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On the way back from Louisiana, I landed at Walker County
Airport (KJFX) Alabama to refuel. While refueling a gentleman came over
and introduced himself as Ed Banks. Mentioned that he had an RV-6
and invited me to see it. Very nice RV with clean paint lines. While
in his hangar I noticed he had a Tailwind with the wings off which he was
restoring.
Ed stated that he had built new wings, had a newly
overhauled O-295, new Plexiglas all around and had complete the
process of recovering. The cloth needs one more coat of aluminum UV
blocker before applying paint. I believe he also had a new instrument panel
blank. He had new lightweight fiberglass cowling components as
well.
Citing insufficient time to complete it, Ed would like to
find a buyer for it as a project. I asked him what he wanted for the
project and he quoted me an attractive price. I must admit I was tempted
as I have the plans for a TailWind that I had once planned on building, but I
also lack the time.
So if anyone is interested or knows of a Tailwind list
where someone might be interested, please contact Ed direct.
Ed
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