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. . . 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

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Will the previous owner has pics of this double cabin sample

GOOD MORNING, WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Press "1" for English.
Press "2" to disconnect until you have learned to speak English.

Sooooo, how am I going to know to press 1 or 2, if I do not speak English????

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

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

_________________
Why take the best part of life out of your life, when you can have life with the best part of your life in your life?

I am one of them 'futbol' people.

Will the previous owner has pics of this double cabin sample

GOOD MORNING, WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Press "1" for English.
Press "2" to disconnect until you have learned to speak English.

Sooooo, how am I going to know to press 1 or 2, if I do not speak English????