--> L29-List message posted by: Ernest Martinez <erniel29@gmai...>

Are you going to the CJAA convention? I heard that Doug Gillis isnt going,
and Zach wont be there. I spoke with Gary Cole and he was asking if I was
going. I said no. Looks like it'll be a 39 owners convention.

Ernie


On 2/7/06, ROBERT SCHWARTZ <schwartzcompany@worl...> wrote:
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> just kidding. actually with aerobatics it might be a quart every 2 hours.
> But its  great airplane.
> this guy got me going about the L29
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> Robert E. Schwartz
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ernest Martinez" <erniel29@gmai...>
> To: <l29-list@matr...>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:47 PM
> Subject: Re: L29-List: L-29 GLUT
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> > --> L29-List message posted by: Ernest Martinez <erniel29@gmai...>
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> > Hey Bob,
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> > 1 quart an hour aye??? Better get it checked. I'm using about 1 quart
> > every
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> > Ernie
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> > On 2/7/06, ROBERT SCHWARTZ <schwartzcompany@worl...> wrote:
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> >> In response to Steve Roberts post:
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> >> I've been involved in the L-29 community for almost 10 years and I feel
> >> that
> >> a response to Mr. Roberts is necessary.
> >>
> >> When the L-29 first became available the prices were around $100,000
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> >> a
> >> certified , flying nice aircraft.  The L-29 market was dramatically
> >> affected
> >> by the introduction of the L-39 to the civilian market. However, there
> >> was
> >> and still is no comparison between the 2 aircraft, except for the
> >> wonderful
> >> quality of Aero Vodochody production.  The L-39 is a more sophisticated
> >> with
> >> more advanced systems, a very expensive fan jet engine, costing over
> >> $100,000 to replace and annualized routine maintained far above that of
> >> the
> >> L-29. That being said, it is a wonderful aircraft and even in today's
> >> marketplace of somewhat reduced prices, you are going to be paying
> >> $175,000
> >> and up for any decent flying aircraft.  While fuel burn between the 2
> >> aircrafts is very similar.
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> >> Granted fuel costs have risen a lot !!!!.  But where can anyone buy and
> >> operate an ex-military jet with the reliability, ease of maintenance
> and
> >> parts availability that the L-29 affords for these prices?  NOWHERE.
> The
> >> L-29 remains the biggest bang for the buck in all of the warbird
> >> community.
> >> Maybe you would prefer investing $70,000 in a YAK with a piston engine
> >> that
> >> requires a quart of oil per hour. (Don't get on me, I own one and love
> >> it!)
> >> Just a comparison.  A $50,000 car would be worth $5,000 -five years
> >> latter.
> >> So, everything taken into consideration, its a wonderful aircraft and
> >> affords the average guy the opportunity to live a dream on a beer
> budget.
> >> With fuel being the single greatest operating cost, I suggest that
> every
> >> operator look at ways of relocating to airports that allow you to own
> >> your
> >> own fuel tank, or allow you to truck in a fuel trailer etc. After all,
> >> reducing fuel costs greatly enhances your hourly ability to fly this
> >> aircraft.
> >>
> >> Times change and so will the market for the L-29. With surplus engines
> >> becoming a big issue with the L-39, the L-29 could see a revival in the
> >> coming months and years.  To address resale value.  The market is all
> >> over
> >> the place. I have seen  very nice , well equipped aircraft sell for
> >> $100,000
> >> and I have seen them in the box for $18,000.  Every case is different
> and
> >> the condition and representation of each aircraft is different. It
> >> takes  a
> >> nice aircraft, (more than just slapped together) and some salesmanship
> to
> >> get the top dollar. But it is possible and I know of several that sold
> >> recently well above $50,000.    Let work together and stick together.
> >> Happy
> >> Delfin Flying
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