Thinking about a Stearman

[Ted]

Appreciate the input, definitely gives some things to think about that probably make it less desirable/ideal of an option for what we're going for.

 

[Tom-D]

Appreciate the input, definitely gives some things to think about that probably make it less desirable/ideal of an option for what we're going for.

Believe a guy who learned in a J-3, they are not fun in the winter. Upstate NY in the winter you be hard pressed to find anyone flying a J-3.

 

[Dana]

40°F is my lower limit for open cockpit, and that's a 10-15 minute flight when I'm desperate for my flying fix.

 

[NealRomeoGolf]

Believe a guy who learned in a J-3, they are not fun in the winter. Upstate NY in the winter you be hard pressed to find anyone flying a J-3.

Except if your name is @Shepherd

 

[Xscaliber]

For a clear opinion of Stearman's you could do worse than contact Tim Preston at Preston Aviation in Florida, I did my tailwheel endorsement with Tim, he does TW training with his Stearman and J3 Cub. As a CFI and A&P with +1500 hours in tailwheels, Tim is probably one of the most respected and knowledgeable guys in the US when it comes to these aircraft.

 

[Spring Ford]

There's also the obvious question of winter use. It does get cold here,

https://www.aerosociety.com/media/4847/a-brief-history-of-flying-clothing.pdf

 

[Tom-D]

Appreciate the input, definitely gives some things to think about that probably make it less desirable/ideal of an option for what we're going for.

Better than a Stearman:
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well maybe.

 

[tmyers]

Thats cool but they spelled Myers wrong!

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[Jim_R]

Not sure if you're still seriously considering a Stearman, but if I was curious about maintenance, etc., I'd be talking with Robbie Vajdos: http://www.texasstearmans.com/