The realization of a boyhood dream...
Private Pilot July 17, 2006 - Instrument Rating August 19, 2010
Sunday, July 26, 2026
3 Tango Charlie is Sold
My last picture with 3 Tango Charlie. Friday was bittersweet, sad to end our airplane ownership but happy that 3 Tango Charlie is going to a good home and will be flying on a regular basis. It's never good to let an airplane sit and that was my main concern. Mary and I also found it harder each year to climb in and out of the plane, case in point she just had a hip replaced and I went in for surgery to have two screws removed from my right leg. Sadly my surgery will not be the last, with a sign of infection that is working its way to the metal rod I will need to have the rod removed. If infection sets in I could lose the leg.
We have no regrets. Mary and I have enjoyed many wonderful journeys over our years of ownership, from the first flight home in our Sundowner to our last flight together in our Commander.
It is now time for a new chapter, more adventures, but it will be in the rental fleet. There are two clubs, one local, and the other near our winter home in Estero. I will investigate both. For now we are going to concentrate on the healing process.
Stay tuned, there will be more adventures to write about and pictures to share.
Chris, Thank you. Ownership has come to an end, but our flying adventures will continue. I'm checking out two clubs and the rental availability here and in Florida. It will feel strange today as I head over to clean up the hangar. My friend is going to add me to his insurance, so I'll be able to keep current in his Cherokee 160 once my recovery is complete. I am going to hang on to my hangar for the foreseeable future to hangar his Cherokee. Unfortunately, there will be a need for more surgery in my future with the right leg and my scrap metal collection.
I am sorry to hear about the surgery, but very glad to know that you are not stepping away from aviation completely. The blogosphere just wouldn't be the same without you -- it's already shrunk significantly as it is. Good luck, Steve Austin! Better, stronger, faster...you know the drill. :-)
Gary, it’s truly the end of an era. Looking forward to the ongoing adventures and best wishes for healing up soon!
ReplyDeleteChris, Thank you. Ownership has come to an end, but our flying adventures will continue. I'm checking out two clubs and the rental availability here and in Florida. It will feel strange today as I head over to clean up the hangar. My friend is going to add me to his insurance, so I'll be able to keep current in his Cherokee 160 once my recovery is complete. I am going to hang on to my hangar for the foreseeable future to hangar his Cherokee. Unfortunately, there will be a need for more surgery in my future with the right leg and my scrap metal collection.
DeleteI am sorry to hear about the surgery, but very glad to know that you are not stepping away from aviation completely. The blogosphere just wouldn't be the same without you -- it's already shrunk significantly as it is. Good luck, Steve Austin! Better, stronger, faster...you know the drill. :-)
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