Capfl424
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Hi
I am a new forum member from the San Diego area. I have been flying since the mid 90s and intended to purchase a Citabria to explore aerobatics. Then, one sunny day, a friend took me up in a Stearman and now I'm damaged beyond repair. It felt as exciting as flying for the first time. Citabrias are very nice aircraft but I think they were just a "gateway airplane." Now I'm hooked on the open cockpit.
So, now I am looking for a Skybolt, Eagle II (canopy I know), Starduster Too or Acro Sport II. I am 6'5" and 230lbs so I think a Pitts is out. Besides a nice two hole Pitts is over my budget.
The good news: hangars are available at KSEE so when I find one it will have a nice safe place to live.
Bad news: the supply completely dried up on barnstormers and tradeaplane.
So, it is nice to read all of the wisdom on these pages. I will continue to learn as I am looking. Any advice is welcome, requested and appreciated.
Paul
I am a new forum member from the San Diego area. I have been flying since the mid 90s and intended to purchase a Citabria to explore aerobatics. Then, one sunny day, a friend took me up in a Stearman and now I'm damaged beyond repair. It felt as exciting as flying for the first time. Citabrias are very nice aircraft but I think they were just a "gateway airplane." Now I'm hooked on the open cockpit.
So, now I am looking for a Skybolt, Eagle II (canopy I know), Starduster Too or Acro Sport II. I am 6'5" and 230lbs so I think a Pitts is out. Besides a nice two hole Pitts is over my budget.
The good news: hangars are available at KSEE so when I find one it will have a nice safe place to live.
Bad news: the supply completely dried up on barnstormers and tradeaplane.
So, it is nice to read all of the wisdom on these pages. I will continue to learn as I am looking. Any advice is welcome, requested and appreciated.
Paul
