New-to-me Arrow

Jmcmanna

I finally got the chance to take my first flight yesterday morning as the owner of my 1972 Arrow II. It was a little hazy and I had some anxiety about being in my own airplane for the first time, so I kept the flight short. But, I am looking forward to getting to know my new airplane.

Scott Sherer

Thanks for posting the pic, Jim. The paint job looks A+, very nice!

paulo hatschbach

Very nice paint job !
She looks brand new .

Kentwkalb

Welcome! I strongly agree with your statement,”Getting to know my new airplane.” I was in the same situation in my “new to me Archer II” a few months ago. It takes some time to “trust” the aircraft...

Kentwkalb

You aren’t too far from my home, KFGX, Northeastern KY.

Jmcmanna

Not too far, currently at BUU, Burlington, WI, but still searching for a hangar, so I’ll probably wind up someplace else.

Kentwkalb

Oh sorry! I looked up N number..previous owner!

Kentwkalb

Previous location in Tennessee.

Brother

Welcome.

Scott Sherer

Jim,
Have you called all of the hangar owners at BUU? I'll be back there on the weekend, I know a couple of guys that rent out 1/2 of their hangar. I'll check for you.

Jmcmanna

I talked to everyone I could find on the bulletin board in the terminal and Spring City, to no avail. But, I found a hangar at JVL that is month-to-month. I live about halfway between Janesville and Burlington, so this will work fine for the time being. I appreciate all your help so far, though!

Scott Sherer

Ok, good to hear! Thanks for the update

Cyberpilot10

Congratulations on the new airplane in your life! I know all about getting to know a new one! I have 13 hours in a new to me Cherokee 140! Hope you find a permanent home for your new baby!

Scott Sherer

Jim,
I'm back from Denver and I'm able to look for a hangar for you. Do you want me to? Let me know. Also, I don't think this will help, but there are hangars available at Batton Airport in Racine. I have a 50% chance of finding one at Burlington.

Jmcmanna

Scott,

I just signed a lease on a Hangar in Janesville this morning and flew the plane over and put her in her new home. I am going to see how it goes this winter and then re-evaluate in the spring. Thank you though!

I’ll post some more pictures shortly!

Jmcmanna

First cockpit selfie, and 1DB in her new hangar.

Jmcmanna

Rich,

I have been following your adventure! You have about 12 hours more than me in the “new airplane” logbooks. I am thinking that you might know yours slightly more intimately....at least from the firewall forward!

Kentwkalb

Interior appears to be in great condition.

Scott Sherer

These are great pics, Jim! What a great paint job!

Jmcmanna

Couple more pictures. Flew up to Green Bay, WI this morning to have some time to play with the KSN 770, shoot a practice approach, and take some pictures along the way.

Scott Sherer

Great pics!

Cyberpilot10

Thanks Jim! Beautiful bird you have there! Glad you found it a new home.....
I definitely know more about my new to me plane than I ever dreamed I would!!!
I was a Jet Engine Mechanic in the Air Force for six years, I’m trying to figure out how I can install a Jet on my 140 LOL it was my first time turning wrenches on such a small aircraft with a prop! (Under direct supervison of an A&P) it was truly a learning experience and incredibly satisfying, so much so that I am currently looking for a new project plane!

Jmcmanna

Anyone that follows 310Pilot on YouTube, I had a Cameo 21 minutes into his latest video!

Also, a few pictures I took cloud surfing across Wisconsin last week

Scott Sherer

Nice picture taking, Jim. Thanks so much.

Harley Kleemann

That's a pretty Arrow!!!

roevadas

Great Pics...enjoy your new bird...