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Old April 26th 05, 11:33 PM
Jay Honeck
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Default Pix of Ron & Margy's "New" Navion

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.
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
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Old April 27th 05, 12:00 AM
Dudley Henriques
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That's got to be the best Navion rehab I've ever seen. Congrats to them both
on a superb job. Imron?
Dudley Henriques
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"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"



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Old April 27th 05, 12:55 AM
Ron Natalie
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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.
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Old April 27th 05, 01:29 AM
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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
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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.



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Old April 27th 05, 04:19 AM
Ron Natalie
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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).
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Old April 27th 05, 04:34 AM
Dudley Henriques
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"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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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



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Old April 27th 05, 02:01 AM
Matt Barrow
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"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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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
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Matthew W. Barrow
Site-Fill Homes, LLC.
Montrose, CO


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Old April 27th 05, 04:53 AM
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
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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

VE


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Old April 28th 05, 01:27 AM
Michelle P
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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.






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Old April 28th 05, 02:34 PM
Ron Natalie
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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.
 




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