At 05:00 06 December 2004, R. Wubben wrote:
How many hours did you get out of the Stamo before
it had to be rebuilt? How much did it cost for a rebuild?
...
Ryan, it was running 'on condition' the reason for
the rebuilding was cracked crankcase (watch it when
buying - it happens very often)
I wouldn't buy one without weight and balance. You
can easily end up with 'single seater' - when new max
AUW was 555kg, with empty weight of around 360kg. After
20 -30 years ....
Also watch the fuselage tubes around tailwheeel - they
corrode easily (difficult to see without taking covering
off and x-ray if necssary)
Climb rate is marginal to say the least, particularly
on Stamo engined versions. Very safe to fly.
Don't buy one unless you are prepared to spend either
a lot of time or money to keep it going (they are old
and often neglected)
Trust me - I have learned my lessons expensive way
:-)
(and I am now flying Grob 109b)
best rgrds Chris