On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 2:16:08 PM UTC-4, wrote:
On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 7:39:32 AM UTC-4, Roy B. wrote:
You might give some thought to the Citabria 7GCBC - 180 hp with flaps. It's a nice plane with a good power/weight ratio.
Prices on L-19s have gone crazy and they are all +50 years old. Pawnees are OK but you get limited on your ability to train new tow pilots, parts are hard to get, and they all smell bad.
ROY
Is that why the motor glider enthusiast say that I stink?

All humor aside, I am planning on rebuilding one final and last tow plane. I am buying an original Pawnee 150 model and doing a complete restoration just like my old Yellow Gorilla. No hopper, no spray anything, just a bare bones frame and wings. The powerplant will be the IO390, with DER approval, regular tips and no droops, Tinted windows except for windshield, and a few more goodies that will really make the old girl look good. I think I will name this one KIng Tow Kong! Any ideas on the paint scheme?