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Ernie

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 513

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:03 am Post subject: L29-List:

Whoa Bob, you gotta move to a place where you can have a fuel tank. I was getting K1 for $2.85 and that was way too much for me. At $4.90 I would have poured dirt in the cockpit and made a real cool planter 



Ernie 



On 8/1/07, ROBERT SCHWARTZ <schwartzcompany(at)worldnet.att.net (schwartzcompany(at)worldnet.att.net)> wrote:[quote]        Well, I've read everyone's comments.  I really  don't think the L-29 is the issue or buying an L-39 for 3, 4 or 5 times the  money will solve the problem. Lets face it !!   The fuel prices have  climbed at such a crazy rate that it makes flying the jets  for most  of us difficult at best.

  

 At my airport the FBO is at $4.90 per gal. So a  couple laps around the pattern is $1,000.  Its tough and the trip to  Oshkosh this year was about a $2,000 splash.   Everyone  flying the jets needs to look into alternate methods of fueling the  aircraft.  i.e., bringing kerosene to the plane in a tank, trailer  whatever.  Most places kerosene is in the $2.65 to $3.00 per gal range.  Certainly better than $4 or 5.

  

 Even for the well healed guys if Jet A  keeps  going up, its going to be tough to fly much.  For me, its hard to even stay  current in the L-29. A lot of the enthusiasm is goes fast when a fly in  breakfast costs $1,500 or $2,000.    But for me , its still a  life long dream and every minute of jet time is exciting, just very costly  .  I guess it becomes  priorities in each of our respective  lives. Its important enough to me still, to put some other luxuries  aside to get that hour or 2 a month in,  But I can understand  how  many of you have sold the planes and moved on. Its a big eat.   Best  of luck to all. (yes Ernie you had a really nice L29) sorry you sold but I  really understand. 

  

 BOB  

   (schwartzcompany(at)worldnet.att.net) 

  

  

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bcolombo(at)twcny.rr.com
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:31 am Post subject: L29-List:

bob I could not agree with you more. thats the only  way I can fly. I can't for the life of me figure out if this is the l-29  list or the anti L-29 list. to each there own I guess. I will fly mine as long  as I can... then when I cant afford the fuel any more I will keep flying  it!!!!

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RAMPEYBOY(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:12 am Post subject: L29-List:

Here's another reason to like the L-29...Thsi from the T-28 list I get mail  on:

  

 Just a note to let the R1300 guys know that Aircraft Clyinder has all  

parts required to rebuild the R1300. They have hundreds of cylinders,  

and all the harder to find parts. (crank shaft, pins for the counter  

weights, master rods, ect). They can build you an engine for 40K, and  

rebuild yours for around 31K.

  

 Certainly nothing against the T-28's. I love them too!

 bOYCE





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Colyergreg(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:17 am Post subject: L29-List:

I love my L-29 and won't trade it or sell it for anything.  It's a jet and it's mine. Even if I buy something else I will always love the '29.  It's dependable, flys great and it's mine and I am not rich.  Greg

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SD737(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:21 pm Post subject: L29-List:

Add another L-29 to the SOLD list.

  

 Today my HOG is under new ownership.  Fuel HOG that is.....   aka., PIG

  

  



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SD737(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject: L29-List:

A good reason to BUY a spare Factory Overhauled Zero Time Engine for your  L-29!!!

  

 Oh, also tubes & tires are going to be something you guys might want to  keep as a spare.  Ever think about what your plan of action is when you  blow a tire and there are no spares around?

  

  

 The right "hoof" on my pig decided to start leaking and had to put a new  tube in it.



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SD737(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject: L29-List:

Geez Greg,

  

 I thought you loved me more than your L-29?



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czech6(at)kellin.net
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject: L29-List:

Where di it go? Anybody we know?

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czech6(at)kellin.net
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:40 pm Post subject: L29-List:

Send me a price on my private E-mail. Engine, front canopy, tires.

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Colyergreg(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:54 pm Post subject: L29-List:

you get me into this mess then you bail!!!  some friend!!!

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propblast(at)earthlink.ne
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:52 am Post subject: L29-List:

I agree with you Greg.  I love my 29  and I it's mine.

  

 John Cabrera

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propblast(at)earthlink.ne
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:58 am Post subject: L29-List:

Tires can be retreated here in the U.S.  There is at least one company

that will do it.

Don't throw out your worn tire.  I was told they wear much better with

American rubber on them.

 

John Cabrera



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