Quote:As long as she is Ship Shape Bristol Fashion rotty I wouldn't worry to much about cosmetics.
Not worried at all- I've flown worse. The important stuff (prop, nosewheel strut, hinges, brake lines, tires, etc.) are all up-to snuff, and the seats aren't
too rattly... haven't perused the service logs yet, but I don't think I'll see anything disturbing there. She's been beaten to hell by students, but probably never been pranged.No cracked aluminum,no missing rivets or aileron trim weights, no oil-canning anywhere (believe me, I was extra-thorough on my first preflight of this 20-plus-yr. old plane). Engine is strong, and the worst stuff is cosmetic- cracked plastic and fiberglass, that sort of thing. She flies great.
Quote:Unless....unless you have an old girl like mine then everything has to be working and shiny
True... no wife, but it may be hard to impress the ladies with such a weathered rental... best to hustle them into it before they can have a good look, and get them to notice my superb flying instead.

If I owned this one, though, wife or no, there are a few things I'd fix right away, just out of personal pride...
Quote:Great shots and I noticed you still have the old mike. I could never ever get used to that style.
I never liked them either, but it's nice to have a backup. Reminds me- I should check the speaker next time, make sure it works.