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So unfortunately the number has been disconnected. I may have found a few leads on a proper contact but no luck yet. Seems like the owners are both in their 80's now. Fingers crossed as this looks like a fun spot to land.

Just Curious.....who did you contact for permission? Are the names listed in Foreflight accurate?

Hi folks, Who's been to Scott's Island WV08....I'm planning a WV trip and would love to stop there. Thanks Greg

That was kind of my thought. My Luscombe has all of the logs back to the test flight. It was restored by the Luscombe association in 2001 and everything new from the firewall forward in 2013. So there really isn't a whole lot of 1947 left in the plane (if any). It's neat to look back but...

The restorer had all of the work inspected and signed off by the IA as he progressed (all documented). The engine was overhauled at a local service center (all documented - including parts that went out for inspection and testing). So from a paperwork standpoint the restoration was completed...

It's a piper PA20. The plane was taken down to the frame - all tubing was sandblasted, inspected, and repainted. All control cables and hardware replaced. All new wiring, fuel system, landing gear accessories (brakes, tires, bungies). New interior, panel, glass, and doors. The fabric is all...

I've been looking at purchasing a restored aircraft that has no logbooks prior to the restoration. The restoration is extremely well documented for both the airframe and engine. The aircraft was a barn find and the original logs were not recovered. The plane is in annual, has a new...

Keep it up.... Learning in a Luscombe is a great experience. I recently bought an 8E and completed my PPL in it start to finish (including my check ride). No electronic nav equipment just the required VFR list plus few others. Good luck and just remember good landings start with good approaches!!