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I am looking to replace the 172 with something faster. I always liked the Super Viking but have pretty much made my mind up to get a V35B Bonanza???
I found a really nice 1971 Super viking with a high time engine. He wants to trade it plus $10,000 for my 172 which is a pretty good deal for both of us. The more I think, that is 45 year old fabric! In 5 years it will be 50 years old! The airplanes do not have enough value to get them recovered unless you just keep it forever.
It is kinda funny that all the guys on this board don't really like 25 year old fabric but the Bellanca guys say 50 year old fabric is not a issue. Some of the Super Vikings say recent paint. You can't just repaint over brittle cracked up paint. Just trying to figure this out.
I found a really nice 1971 Super viking with a high time engine. He wants to trade it plus $10,000 for my 172 which is a pretty good deal for both of us. The more I think, that is 45 year old fabric! In 5 years it will be 50 years old! The airplanes do not have enough value to get them recovered unless you just keep it forever.
It is kinda funny that all the guys on this board don't really like 25 year old fabric but the Bellanca guys say 50 year old fabric is not a issue. Some of the Super Vikings say recent paint. You can't just repaint over brittle cracked up paint. Just trying to figure this out.
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