Pix of Ron & Margy's "New" Navion

[Jay Honeck]

For you long-term posters and lurkers out there, you know what kind of
a several-year ordeal Ron & Margy Natalie have gone through with their
stem-to-stern renovation of their beautiful Ryan Navion.

Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to see:

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#N

What a great looking plane you guys! And thanks for taking the time
and expense to save an important piece of our aviation heritage.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Dudley Henriques]

That's got to be the best Navion rehab I've ever seen. Congrats to them both
on a superb job. Imron?
Dudley Henriques
International Fighter Pilots Fellowship
Commercial Pilot; CFI; Retired
dhenriquestrashatearthlinktrashdotnet
(take out the trash :-)


"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> For you long-term posters and lurkers out there, you know what kind of
> a several-year ordeal Ron & Margy Natalie have gone through with their
> stem-to-stern renovation of their beautiful Ryan Navion.
>
> Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to see:
>
> http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#N
>
> What a great looking plane you guys! And thanks for taking the time
> and expense to save an important piece of our aviation heritage.
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>

[Dan Luke]

> Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to see:
>
> http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#N

Very cute.

And the airplane's nice, too.
--
Dan
C172RG at BFM

[Ron Natalie]

Dudley Henriques wrote:
> That's got to be the best Navion rehab I've ever seen. Congrats to them both
> on a superb job. Imron?
JetGlo.

Actually the paint job is not what I'd hoped. The paint shop screwed up
the stripe design and there are LOTS of defects in the paint. Lookds
good at a distance though.

[Matt Whiting]

Jay Honeck wrote:
> For you long-term posters and lurkers out there, you know what kind of
> a several-year ordeal Ron & Margy Natalie have gone through with their
> stem-to-stern renovation of their beautiful Ryan Navion.
>
> Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to see:
>
> http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#N
>
> What a great looking plane you guys! And thanks for taking the time
> and expense to save an important piece of our aviation heritage.

A very sweet looking bird. Any interior shots on the way or is that
still awaiting restoration?


Matt

[Blueskies]

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message oups.com...
> For you long-term posters and lurkers out there, you know what kind of
> a several-year ordeal Ron & Margy Natalie have gone through with their
> stem-to-stern renovation of their beautiful Ryan Navion.
>
> Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to see:
>
> http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#N
>
> What a great looking plane you guys! And thanks for taking the time
> and expense to save an important piece of our aviation heritage.
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>

The Navion was the second airplane I ever caught a ride in. Didn't look anywhere as nice as that one. Great job, thanks
for keeping it flying!

[Margy]

Dan Luke wrote:
>>Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to see:
>>
>>http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#N
>
>
> Very cute.
>
> And the airplane's nice, too.
Thanks!

Margy

[Margy]

Matt Whiting wrote:
> Jay Honeck wrote:
>
>> For you long-term posters and lurkers out there, you know what kind of
>> a several-year ordeal Ron & Margy Natalie have gone through with their
>> stem-to-stern renovation of their beautiful Ryan Navion.
>>
>> Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to see:
>>
>> http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#N
>>
>> What a great looking plane you guys! And thanks for taking the time
>> and expense to save an important piece of our aviation heritage.
>
>
> A very sweet looking bird. Any interior shots on the way or is that
> still awaiting restoration?
>
>
> Matt
The interior is finished and I'll get pictures sometime in the near
future as well as write the whole thing up, but I have 4 major things
coming up at work so this will have to wait a bit.

Right now it's at the radio shop awaiting the panel of Ron's dreams.

[Dudley Henriques]

Well, you're right as rain about it looking good at a distance. I couldn't
pick up a hair out of place in the photographs....but that's natural I
guess. I know what you mean about knowing every little defect by heart when
a job like this is finished. The way it worked for me when we had the
Mustang done was that in the initial inspection after it came out of the
shop, I picked up over a dozen "trouble spots" that really made me unhappy.
They gritted their teeth and "fixed" most of them, but to me, the job was
"not what I really expected".
It's funny though, over time, as the airplane picked up it's natural share
of "dents" and "imperfections" through it's use cycle, the "imperfections"
sort of blended in to produce an overall feeling of "looking real good" to
my eye, and my initial dissatisfaction gave way to an overall liking for the
paint job as it settled in and became a part of the airplane's
"personality".
Actually, my own looks are in this category as well. My wife says my face
would be perfect if I was seeking a career in radio!!! :-))
It looks great Ron. You and Margy should be proud. I like the windshield
mod, and I take it the hydraulics don't leave puddles on the ground under
the bird after the overhaul :-))
Best of luck with your new toy!!
Dudley

"Ron Natalie" > wrote in message
...
> Dudley Henriques wrote:
>> That's got to be the best Navion rehab I've ever seen. Congrats to them
>> both on a superb job. Imron?
> JetGlo.
>
> Actually the paint job is not what I'd hoped. The paint shop screwed up
> the stripe design and there are LOTS of defects in the paint. Lookds
> good at a distance though.

[Roy Smith]

Margy > wrote:
> Right now it's at the radio shop awaiting the panel of Ron's dreams.

His and Her's matching CNX-80's?

[Dave]

BEAUT!!!!!


On 26 Apr 2005 15:33:42 -0700, "Jay Honeck" >
wrote:

>For you long-term posters and lurkers out there, you know what kind of
>a several-year ordeal Ron & Margy Natalie have gone through with their
>stem-to-stern renovation of their beautiful Ryan Navion.
>
>Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to see:
>
>http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#N
>
>What a great looking plane you guys! And thanks for taking the time
>and expense to save an important piece of our aviation heritage.

[Matt Barrow]

"Ron Natalie" > wrote in message
...
> Dudley Henriques wrote:
> > That's got to be the best Navion rehab I've ever seen. Congrats to them
both
> > on a superb job. Imron?
> JetGlo.
>
> Actually the paint job is not what I'd hoped. The paint shop screwed up
> the stripe design and there are LOTS of defects in the paint. Lookds
> good at a distance though.

It's still gorgeous!


--
Matt
---------------------
Matthew W. Barrow
Site-Fill Homes, LLC.
Montrose, CO

[Margy]

Roy Smith wrote:
> Margy > wrote:
>
>>Right now it's at the radio shop awaiting the panel of Ron's dreams.
>
>
> His and Her's matching CNX-80's?
MX 20 for me
GNS 480 for him
or is it the other way around, guess it depends on if you are right or
left seat at the time. :-)

Margy

[Jon A.]

Yee Haaaaaa! Beeeeeeeyouuuuteeeeeeeefullllllllll

On 26 Apr 2005 15:33:42 -0700, "Jay Honeck" >
wrote:

>For you long-term posters and lurkers out there, you know what kind of
>a several-year ordeal Ron & Margy Natalie have gone through with their
>stem-to-stern renovation of their beautiful Ryan Navion.
>
>Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to see:
>
>http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#N
>
>What a great looking plane you guys! And thanks for taking the time
>and expense to save an important piece of our aviation heritage.

[Dudley Henriques]

"Margy" > wrote in message
...

> Right now it's at the radio shop awaiting the panel of Ron's dreams.

Careful Margy; they asked me what I wanted for avionics in the airplane once
and I told them. The estimate from Collins damn near cost more than the
airplane!!
Dudley

[Margy]

Dudley Henriques wrote:
> "Margy" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>
>>Right now it's at the radio shop awaiting the panel of Ron's dreams.
>
>
> Careful Margy; they asked me what I wanted for avionics in the airplane once
> and I told them. The estimate from Collins damn near cost more than the
> airplane!!
> Dudley
>
>
>
That's the problem with a two pilot family, NO checks and balances!! Oh
well, you can spend it or die and leave it to the kids. Sorry kids.

Margy

[Dudley Henriques]

"Margy" > wrote in message
...
> Dudley Henriques wrote:
>> "Margy" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>
>>>Right now it's at the radio shop awaiting the panel of Ron's dreams.
>>
>>
>> Careful Margy; they asked me what I wanted for avionics in the airplane
>> once and I told them. The estimate from Collins damn near cost more than
>> the airplane!!
>> Dudley
>>
>>
>>
> That's the problem with a two pilot family, NO checks and balances!! Oh
> well, you can spend it or die and leave it to the kids. Sorry kids.
>
> Margy

"Sorry kids" works for me!!

Bea and I had it all figured out. When I retired, the kids would come over
and mow the lawn. Well....we almost had it right. What happened is that the
kids come over and borrow the lawn mower. Then I have to go get it so I can
mow the lawn :-))

Yep!! You and Ron enjoy the airplane. The kids will do just fine on their
own. :-))))
Dudley

[Ron Natalie]

Dudley Henriques wrote:

> It looks great Ron. You and Margy should be proud. I like the windshield
> mod, and I take it the hydraulics don't leave puddles on the ground under
> the bird after the overhaul :-))

Actually, you can usually tell the Navion pilot by the red stains on his
right knee (from the master control valve in the panel).

[Dudley Henriques]

"Ron Natalie" > wrote in message
...
> Dudley Henriques wrote:
>
>> It looks great Ron. You and Margy should be proud. I like the windshield
>> mod, and I take it the hydraulics don't leave puddles on the ground under
>> the bird after the overhaul :-))
>
> Actually, you can usually tell the Navion pilot by the red stains on his
> right knee (from the master control valve in the panel).

I think I remember, although it's been a long time. :-)) You mean the master
hydraulic control right under the throttle that used to leak like a sieve
and make the right seat passengers ask, "Hey...is that thing there SAFE or
WHAT?? :-)))

Dudley

[Mortimer Schnerd, RN]

Dudley Henriques wrote:
> Bea and I had it all figured out. When I retired, the kids would come over
> and mow the lawn. Well....we almost had it right. What happened is that the
> kids come over and borrow the lawn mower. Then I have to go get it so I can
> mow the lawn :-))


I thought you just flew low in the Mustang to accomplish the same thing. <G>




--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

[Mortimer Schnerd, RN]

Ron Natalie wrote:
> Dudley Henriques wrote:
>> That's got to be the best Navion rehab I've ever seen. Congrats to them both
>> on a superb job. Imron?
> JetGlo.
>
> Actually the paint job is not what I'd hoped. The paint shop screwed up
> the stripe design and there are LOTS of defects in the paint. Lookds
> good at a distance though.


That's an airplane any friend would be proud to borrow.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

[Jay Beckman]

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> For you long-term posters and lurkers out there, you know what kind of
> a several-year ordeal Ron & Margy Natalie have gone through with their
> stem-to-stern renovation of their beautiful Ryan Navion.
>
> Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to see:
>
> http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#N
>


In a word: WOW!

You must be very, very proud owners.

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ

[Dudley Henriques]

"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" > wrote in message
.com...
> Dudley Henriques wrote:
>> Bea and I had it all figured out. When I retired, the kids would come
>> over
>> and mow the lawn. Well....we almost had it right. What happened is that
>> the
>> kids come over and borrow the lawn mower. Then I have to go get it so I
>> can
>> mow the lawn :-))
>
>
> I thought you just flew low in the Mustang to accomplish the same thing.
> <G>

There just might a few folks in this ole' world who would remember an
occasion or two when the grass ended up being a bit shorter after I left
than it was before I arrived at the field. :-)

DH

[John T]

Margy wrote:
>>
>> Very cute.
>>
>> And the airplane's nice, too.
> Thanks!
>
> Margy

Dan may have been talking about Bobbi... :-D

Did you guys bring it home to HEF? Or are you based elsewhere now?

--
John T
http://tknowlogy.com/TknoFlyer
http://www.pocketgear.com/products_search.asp?developerid=4415
____________________

[RST Engineering]

I'm sure Bobbi is a very nice person, and I'm sure she has some wonderful
qualities...

"cute" ain't on the list.

Jim



>>> Very cute.
>>>
>>> And the airplane's nice, too.
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Margy
>
> Dan may have been talking about Bobbi... :-D
>

[Michelle P]

Actually I will be tempted to crawl over the wall and borrow it ;-) It
will be right behind mine... in the building....
Michelle

Mortimer Schnerd, RN wrote:

>Ron Natalie wrote:
>
>
>>Dudley Henriques wrote:
>>
>>
>>>That's got to be the best Navion rehab I've ever seen. Congrats to them both
>>>on a superb job. Imron?
>>>
>>>
>>JetGlo.
>>
>>Actually the paint job is not what I'd hoped. The paint shop screwed up
>>the stripe design and there are LOTS of defects in the paint. Lookds
>>good at a distance though.
>>
>>
>
>
>That's an airplane any friend would be proud to borrow.
>
>
>
>
>

[xyzzy]

RST Engineering wrote:

> I'm sure Bobbi is a very nice person, and I'm sure she has some wonderful
> qualities...
>
> "cute" ain't on the list.

was that really necessary?

[Ron Natalie]

RST Engineering wrote:
> I'm sure Bobbi is a very nice person, and I'm sure she has some wonderful
> qualities...
>
> "cute" ain't on the list.
>
The cutie with the curly brown hair in the flight jacket is Margy.
The woman with white hair striking the thumbs up pose is our mechanic
and CFI Bobbi.

[Ron Natalie]

Michelle P wrote:
> Actually I will be tempted to crawl over the wall and borrow it ;-) It
> will be right behind mine... in the building....

It would probably be safer than me borrowing your Maule. It's been
close to ten years since I had any taildragger time.