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I recently was high bidder at a bankruptcy auction in Ohio for the
subject sailplane and trailer. I took a chance on it as I live 1000 miles away and only became aware of the sale some 20 hours before closing. All I could get out of the auctioneer was it did not appear to be broken! Got my bid in 10 minutes before closing (Wednesday 12/8 10:30 am), remained high bidder til closing. I immediately started driving from Dallas to Cinncinati area trying to make the round trip before the bad weather was to arrive. Arrived the next day around noon and found the following: Visual on the glider showed no apparent damage and actually looked very nice from a look around while in the trailer. Log book showed 271 flights and 421 hours total. Last flying was summer 2000 out of Caesar Creek. Apparently was kept in the trailer at the airport for 10 years! The trailer tags were long expired, the taillights damaged with only one actually working properly. The tires could not be trusted having sat for so long outdoors, so I replaced them after 10 miles of towing, checked and repacked the bearings. Thought about getting a trip permit but was told the B.of M.V. was some distance away in the wrong direction and as it was close to closing time, didn't feel I would be successful that day. Blizzard conditions were on the way and another day's wait might not be advisable. Tried to fix the bad light but was unsuccessful after one hour of work at a trailer repair place. They suggested getting temporary lights with magnetic base--its an aluminum trailer!! Decided to go for it and headed south stopping at dusk. Arrived home Friday evening safely. After putting the glider in my shop and examining it closely I found it is missing seat belts and the pin for connecting the horizontal stabilizer to the fin. Also no battery pack. I will order a new pin shortly but perhaps someone out there knows the previous owner and can put me in contact on the chance he still has it. Any info on why it was not used for ten years would be appreciated, as well. It was register in the U.S.A. for 1999 and 2000. Previously registered in Canada and flown primarily out of Chemung. Lynn |
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On Dec 15, 10:57*am, lynn wrote:
I recently was high bidder at a bankruptcy auction in Ohio for the subject sailplane and trailer. I took a chance on it as I live 1000 miles away and only became aware of the sale some 20 hours before closing. All I could get out of the auctioneer was it did not appear to be broken! Got my bid in 10 minutes before closing (Wednesday 12/8 10:30 am), remained high bidder til closing. I immediately started driving from Dallas to Cinncinati area trying to make the round trip before the bad weather was to arrive. Arrived the next day around noon and found the following: Visual on the glider showed no apparent damage and actually looked very nice from a look around while in the trailer. Log book showed 271 flights and 421 hours total. Last flying was summer 2000 out of Caesar Creek. Apparently was kept in the trailer at the airport for 10 years! The trailer tags were long expired, the taillights damaged with only one actually working properly. The tires could not be trusted having sat for so long outdoors, so I replaced them after 10 miles of towing, checked and repacked the bearings. Thought about getting a trip permit but was told the B.of M.V. was some distance away in the wrong direction and as it was close to closing time, didn't feel I would be successful that day. Blizzard conditions were on the way and another day's wait might not be advisable. Tried to fix the bad light but was unsuccessful after one hour of work at a trailer repair place. They suggested getting temporary lights with magnetic base--its an aluminum trailer!! Decided to go for it and headed south stopping at dusk. Arrived home Friday evening safely. After putting the glider in my shop and examining it closely I found it is missing seat belts and the pin for connecting the horizontal stabilizer to the fin. Also no battery pack. I will order a new pin shortly but perhaps someone out there knows the previous owner and can put me in contact on the chance he still has it. Any info on why it was not used for ten years would be appreciated, as well. It was register in the U.S.A. for 1999 and 2000. Previously registered in Canada and flown primarily out of Chemung. Lynn Congratulations, I posted a request for info on RAS a few days for before the auction closed and got no response from anyone. Someone should know the history on this ship! Have you tried calling the registered owner? Were you able to get a bill of sale? Lane XF |
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On Dec 15, 11:20*am, lanebush wrote:
On Dec 15, 10:57*am, lynn wrote: I recently was high bidder at a bankruptcy auction in Ohio for the subject sailplane and trailer. I took a chance on it as I live 1000 miles away and only became aware of the sale some 20 hours before closing. All I could get out of the auctioneer was it did not appear to be broken! Got my bid in 10 minutes before closing (Wednesday 12/8 10:30 am), remained high bidder til closing. I immediately started driving from Dallas to Cinncinati area trying to make the round trip before the bad weather was to arrive. Arrived the next day around noon and found the following: Visual on the glider showed no apparent damage and actually looked very nice from a look around while in the trailer. Log book showed 271 flights and 421 hours total. Last flying was summer 2000 out of Caesar Creek. Apparently was kept in the trailer at the airport for 10 years! The trailer tags were long expired, the taillights damaged with only one actually working properly. The tires could not be trusted having sat for so long outdoors, so I replaced them after 10 miles of towing, checked and repacked the bearings. Thought about getting a trip permit but was told the B.of M.V. was some distance away in the wrong direction and as it was close to closing time, didn't feel I would be successful that day. Blizzard conditions were on the way and another day's wait might not be advisable. Tried to fix the bad light but was unsuccessful after one hour of work at a trailer repair place. They suggested getting temporary lights with magnetic base--its an aluminum trailer!! Decided to go for it and headed south stopping at dusk. Arrived home Friday evening safely. After putting the glider in my shop and examining it closely I found it is missing seat belts and the pin for connecting the horizontal stabilizer to the fin. Also no battery pack. I will order a new pin shortly but perhaps someone out there knows the previous owner and can put me in contact on the chance he still has it. Any info on why it was not used for ten years would be appreciated, as well. It was register in the U.S.A. for 1999 and 2000. Previously registered in Canada and flown primarily out of Chemung. Lynn Congratulations, *I posted a request for info on RAS a few days for before the auction closed and got no response from anyone. *Someone should know the history on this ship! *Have you tried calling the registered owner? *Were you able to get a bill of sale? Lane XF Sorry, I just saw your post on my previous thread. Again, congratulations. I hope you get here flying. Lane |
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On Dec 15, 11:20*am, lanebush wrote:
On Dec 15, 10:57*am, lynn wrote: I recently was high bidder at a bankruptcy auction in Ohio for the subject sailplane and trailer. I took a chance on it as I live 1000 miles away and only became aware of the sale some 20 hours before closing. All I could get out of the auctioneer was it did not appear to be broken! Got my bid in 10 minutes before closing (Wednesday 12/8 10:30 am), remained high bidder til closing. I immediately started driving from Dallas to Cinncinati area trying to make the round trip before the bad weather was to arrive. Arrived the next day around noon and found the following: Visual on the glider showed no apparent damage and actually looked very nice from a look around while in the trailer. Log book showed 271 flights and 421 hours total. Last flying was summer 2000 out of Caesar Creek. Apparently was kept in the trailer at the airport for 10 years! The trailer tags were long expired, the taillights damaged with only one actually working properly. The tires could not be trusted having sat for so long outdoors, so I replaced them after 10 miles of towing, checked and repacked the bearings. Thought about getting a trip permit but was told the B.of M.V. was some distance away in the wrong direction and as it was close to closing time, didn't feel I would be successful that day. Blizzard conditions were on the way and another day's wait might not be advisable. Tried to fix the bad light but was unsuccessful after one hour of work at a trailer repair place. They suggested getting temporary lights with magnetic base--its an aluminum trailer!! Decided to go for it and headed south stopping at dusk. Arrived home Friday evening safely. After putting the glider in my shop and examining it closely I found it is missing seat belts and the pin for connecting the horizontal stabilizer to the fin. Also no battery pack. I will order a new pin shortly but perhaps someone out there knows the previous owner and can put me in contact on the chance he still has it. Any info on why it was not used for ten years would be appreciated, as well. It was register in the U.S.A. for 1999 and 2000. Previously registered in Canada and flown primarily out of Chemung. Lynn Congratulations, *I posted a request for info on RAS a few days for before the auction closed and got no response from anyone. *Someone should know the history on this ship! *Have you tried calling the registered owner? *Were you able to get a bill of sale? Lane XF I just saw your reply to my earlier post. Congratulations, I hope you have many hours of enjoyment with her. Lane |
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The fellow who bought it in 1999 is still listed on the FAA website:
http://tinyurl.com/2afy3yr On 12/15/2010 8:20 AM, lanebush wrote: On Dec 15, 10:57 am, wrote: I recently was high bidder at a bankruptcy auction in Ohio for the subject sailplane and trailer. [stuff omitted] After putting the glider in my shop and examining it closely I found it is missing seat belts and the pin for connecting the horizontal stabilizer to the fin. Also no battery pack. I will order a new pin shortly but perhaps someone out there knows the previous owner and can put me in contact on the chance he still has it. Any info on why it was not used for ten years would be appreciated, as well. It was register in the U.S.A. for 1999 and 2000. Previously registered in Canada and flown primarily out of Chemung. Lynn Congratulations, I posted a request for info on RAS a few days for before the auction closed and got no response from anyone. Someone should know the history on this ship! Have you tried calling the registered owner? Were you able to get a bill of sale? Lane XF |
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On Dec 15, 10:08*am, Greg Arnold wrote:
The fellow who bought it in 1999 is still listed on the FAA website: http://tinyurl.com/2afy3yr He's stilled listed as an active SSA member also. |
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On Dec 15, 11:48*am, Frank Whiteley wrote:
On Dec 15, 10:08*am, Greg Arnold wrote: The fellow who bought it in 1999 is still listed on the FAA website: http://tinyurl.com/2afy3yr He's stilled listed as an active SSA member also. I have tried all avenues I know of to reach him but all phone numbers are disconnected and an email address I obtained from a Caesar Creek member has not been answered. Lynn |
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On 12/15/2010 10:57 AM, lynn wrote:
I recently was high bidder at a bankruptcy auction in Ohio for the subject sailplane and trailer. I took a chance on it as I live 1000 miles away and only became aware of the sale some 20 hours before closing. All I could get out of the auctioneer was it did not appear to be broken! Got my bid in 10 minutes before closing (Wednesday 12/8 10:30 am), remained high bidder til closing. I immediately started driving from Dallas to Cinncinati area trying to make the round trip before the bad weather was to arrive. Arrived the next day around noon and found the following: Visual on the glider showed no apparent damage and actually looked very nice from a look around while in the trailer. Log book showed 271 flights and 421 hours total. Last flying was summer 2000 out of Caesar Creek. Apparently was kept in the trailer at the airport for 10 years! The trailer tags were long expired, the taillights damaged with only one actually working properly. The tires could not be trusted having sat for so long outdoors, so I replaced them after 10 miles of towing, checked and repacked the bearings. Thought about getting a trip permit but was told the B.of M.V. was some distance away in the wrong direction and as it was close to closing time, didn't feel I would be successful that day. Blizzard conditions were on the way and another day's wait might not be advisable. Tried to fix the bad light but was unsuccessful after one hour of work at a trailer repair place. They suggested getting temporary lights with magnetic base--its an aluminum trailer!! Decided to go for it and headed south stopping at dusk. Arrived home Friday evening safely. After putting the glider in my shop and examining it closely I found it is missing seat belts and the pin for connecting the horizontal stabilizer to the fin. Also no battery pack. I will order a new pin shortly but perhaps someone out there knows the previous owner and can put me in contact on the chance he still has it. Any info on why it was not used for ten years would be appreciated, as well. It was register in the U.S.A. for 1999 and 2000. Previously registered in Canada and flown primarily out of Chemung. Lynn Can we ask how much you paid for this glider? Just curious what kind of deals there are to be had at these types of auctions. -- Mike Schumann |
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On Dec 15, 1:20*pm, Mike Schumann
wrote: On 12/15/2010 10:57 AM, lynn wrote: I recently was high bidder at a bankruptcy auction in Ohio for the subject sailplane and trailer. I took a chance on it as I live 1000 miles away and only became aware of the sale some 20 hours before closing. All I could get out of the auctioneer was it did not appear to be broken! Got my bid in 10 minutes before closing (Wednesday 12/8 10:30 am), remained high bidder til closing. I immediately started driving from Dallas to Cinncinati area trying to make the round trip before the bad weather was to arrive. Arrived the next day around noon and found the following: Visual on the glider showed no apparent damage and actually looked very nice from a look around while in the trailer. Log book showed 271 flights and 421 hours total. Last flying was summer 2000 out of Caesar Creek. Apparently was kept in the trailer at the airport for 10 years! The trailer tags were long expired, the taillights damaged with only one actually working properly. The tires could not be trusted having sat for so long outdoors, so I replaced them after 10 miles of towing, checked and repacked the bearings. Thought about getting a trip permit but was told the B.of M.V. was some distance away in the wrong direction and as it was close to closing time, didn't feel I would be successful that day. Blizzard conditions were on the way and another day's wait might not be advisable. Tried to fix the bad light but was unsuccessful after one hour of work at a trailer repair place. They suggested getting temporary lights with magnetic base--its an aluminum trailer!! Decided to go for it and headed south stopping at dusk. Arrived home Friday evening safely. After putting the glider in my shop and examining it closely I found it is missing seat belts and the pin for connecting the horizontal stabilizer to the fin. Also no battery pack. I will order a new pin shortly but perhaps someone out there knows the previous owner and can put me in contact on the chance he still has it. Any info on why it was not used for ten years would be appreciated, as well. It was register in the U.S.A. for 1999 and 2000. Previously registered in Canada and flown primarily out of Chemung. Lynn Can we ask how much you paid for this glider? *Just curious what kind of deals there are to be had at these types of auctions. -- Mike Schumann- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - $7,100 plus buyer fee of 15% totals to $8165 as is. Trailer tires had to be replaced and the trailer wiring and lights also (Schreder type aluminum trailer in good shape). Need seat belts and tail pin. The pin is obtainable but have not been quoted a price yet. It has a Filser DX50AI GPS NAV/vario with data logger unit, Rico vario, Dittel ATR 720 Comm radio, altimeter, PZL vario, PZL compass, and A/S. No microphone. No parachute. Condition of the glider appears very good. Lynn |
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$7,100 plus buyer fee of 15% totals to $8165 as is. Trailer tires had
to be replaced and the trailer wiring and lights also (Schreder type aluminum trailer in good shape). Need seat belts and tail pin. The pin is obtainable but have not been quoted a price yet. It has a Filser DX50AI GPS NAV/vario with data logger unit, Rico vario, Dittel ATR 720 Comm radio, altimeter, PZL vario, PZL compass, and A/S. No microphone. No parachute. Condition of the glider appears very good. Lynn nice! you are an inspiration to us all. |
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