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Dan wrote:
> kcaj wrote:
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>> On Sun, 2 Apr 2006 14:49:09 -0500, "Chuck" <Theblakers@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
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>>> I built one of these way back in '60-'63. Cost me all of 1165 dollars
>>> including an Conti A-75 and 2 props ( one climb and one cruise).
>>> Had to sell it when I was transferred. Got 800 bucks for it and
>>> considered myself lucky.
>>> Just wondering if there is anybody in the southeast US who might
>>> have one that he is tired of and wanted to sell for a reasonable price
>>> (Not 800 dollars, but not an arm and leg either). Getting a little
>>> nostalgic in my old age.
>>> Chuck
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>> I do not fly , but I like reading this newsgroup. I did a general
>> Google search and found one for sale for$4,000. Only you'll
>> know if it's worth it.
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>> http://www.contactmagazine.com/Classifieds/SmithMiniPlane.html
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>> Fourth one down on Google search.
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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&hs=O7a&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=Smith+Miniplane&spell=1
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> I wonder how big and heavy a pilot this can fly. It's a rather tidy
> looking machine.
>
> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
I am 6'3 and 10 stone.
The fellow who owned the plane was a short (person).
Rudder pedals were a little close.
A little tighter than a Pitts, maybe - but not that much.
Cozy...
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Re: Smith Miniplane
