Warbirds in Winona, MN
Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:24 pm
. . . or, what is left of them:
Winona, MN:
I routed through Winona yesterday, and visited the Max Conrad Airport there.
The Technical School has discontinued their Aviation program. From what I understand, the aircraft were sold to someone in the same airfield.
Last time I saw these airplanes (in 2000), they were indoors [inside the hangar that can be seen in the background in a couple of the pictures] and were in general terms, in good shape. I recall for example, the USCG HH-?? helicopter to be a complete airframe, with all the instruments and parts in place.
The Cessna 305-A is in a sorry state. The instrument panel is gutted, and so is the interior, but it is not that far gone, that some $$ and lots of TLC could not bring it back to flying.
The T-33 is showing the effects of time and weather . . . and so is the Hiller.
Saludos,
Tulio
Winona, MN:
I routed through Winona yesterday, and visited the Max Conrad Airport there.
The Technical School has discontinued their Aviation program. From what I understand, the aircraft were sold to someone in the same airfield.
Last time I saw these airplanes (in 2000), they were indoors [inside the hangar that can be seen in the background in a couple of the pictures] and were in general terms, in good shape. I recall for example, the USCG HH-?? helicopter to be a complete airframe, with all the instruments and parts in place.
The Cessna 305-A is in a sorry state. The instrument panel is gutted, and so is the interior, but it is not that far gone, that some $$ and lots of TLC could not bring it back to flying.
The T-33 is showing the effects of time and weather . . . and so is the Hiller.
Saludos,
Tulio
Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:42 pm
Amazing Tulio!
Thanks for taking the pics. I can't believe that they are all just sitting outside now. That T-33 was in really good shape the last time I looked at it. I wish the canopy was closed on it.
I wonder if they still have the F-84 engine laying around there somewhere. The guys at Cavanaugh's should try to make contact since they own the F-84 it came out of. I tried to get it to go with the 'Streak but was unsuccessful. Maybe the new owners might be interested in selling/donating it now.
I want that T-33!
It was good seeing you again this weekend.
Steve, Lisa, and the kids
Thanks for taking the pics. I can't believe that they are all just sitting outside now. That T-33 was in really good shape the last time I looked at it. I wish the canopy was closed on it.
I wonder if they still have the F-84 engine laying around there somewhere. The guys at Cavanaugh's should try to make contact since they own the F-84 it came out of. I tried to get it to go with the 'Streak but was unsuccessful. Maybe the new owners might be interested in selling/donating it now.
I want that T-33!
It was good seeing you again this weekend.
Steve, Lisa, and the kids
Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:08 pm
Steve, I believe that the engines are outside, too, with lots of assorted airplane junk.
It was great seeing you too, and it was a very distinct pleasure and honor, to meet your wife and wonderful kids.
Thank you for your hospitality!
Saludos,
Tulio
It was great seeing you too, and it was a very distinct pleasure and honor, to meet your wife and wonderful kids.
Thank you for your hospitality!
Saludos,
Tulio