My Airplane History

Aeronca Defender 1950
I bought a 1942 Defender (not the military version) for $200 plus $50 for an annual. It was red and yellow, the same color scheme as the Aeronca Chief I bought in '57.  I kept it at a remote farm strip and flew it for over 100 hrs before being officially authorized to solo. Got into a bit of trouble for that adventure.

1957 Aeronca Chief
The least enjoyable of the planes I've owned.

1967-1970 Cessna 205
A great plane. It could carry anything I could get in the door...including four big passengers and two little ones.

1972-1990  '39 Piper Cub  (Son Judd flying '77)
Most enjoyable of the planes I've owned. It had an 85 hp Continental with a climb prop. I felt invincible. I kept it on the familiar farm strip where I learned to fly. 

From Bonanza to Baron August 1970-1985
Loved them both...fast with good range and passenger capacity.

The DC-3 was a gift from our son in 2000. He had it under cover for several months while he worked on  the custom exterior paint design. I always wanted one, so the gift was really appreciated. It fly's like a dream. Kinda like the Cub. 

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