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moyo

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Hello guys and gals,


I have watched my dad unsuccessfully (due to life's demands) sit on a PT17 stearman in his hangar for 24 years. The wings were professionally built and the engine overhauled in Ohio in recent years. The plane is completely inpieces and it is apparent he has no interest in finishing it.


Now on to the model 12. I am young and naiive and looking to get rid of this and start on a Pitts project. I have recently been hooked on aerobatics and Pitts models in general. Then I discovered this machine. I have always loved warbirds and classics but the nostalgia of owning a pitts with a radial has sent me on a mission to build/own one.


I am now 30 years old flying corporate and instructing on the side for a living (barely) and looking to trade up projects. I have no idea what im getting into but have lots of support from builders etc.


Ifirst have to figure out where to start with selling this stearman project. Then figure out the costs of getting into a model 12. I know everyone has tried to steer me away from this but I absolutely must try. Its been my lifelong (short life at that) dream.


So can you people kindly guide me through this? or tell me Im dreaming?


Thanks!
 

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