Aircraft N7917Z

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I used to own this plane... bought it in 1983 when I was 22. I loved it, and wish I kept it. Sure it was nothing to write home about, but it was a heckuvalotta fun! When flying in rain water would drip in from the air vents that were located at the wing root near the top of the windshield. And I'll always remember the smell of avgas that emitted from the primer shaft (as with all old Cessnas I flew). Great memories, but at this point I have to ask what the hell happened to the paint scheme? It looks like crap in the picture I found on the Internet. I think it's now in Florida, and it looks more like a homebuilt than a manufactured plane! Who the hell painted this damn thing? When it was mine it was dressed in a blue on white scheme of the 1974 era 150s. It actually looked pretty good back then. I'd be happy to provide pictures if you ask.

At any rate, I haven't flown in years so I probably don't have a right to even BE here... but I was a pilot at one time and that's what counts in my book! If you don't like it, TOUGH! :-)

If you care to write, please do... I'll probably respond.

-Dave

GlennE.Chatfield

You don't have to be a current pilot, or even a pilot at all, to be posting here. After 24 years of flying, I haven't piloted an aircraft in 13 1/2 years! If you have photos you want to post for everyone to see, go for it! Show us your Cessna

Bluedharma

I am not a pilot, but I still would love to see some pictures of your Cessna.

Welcome to airport-data.com!

Best Regards,

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Glenn and Bluedharma,

Thanks for your interest in seeing pics. I find it interesting to note that some time prior to me buying this plane it had suffered damage to the port side when another airplane taxied into it. The left wing and windshield had to be replaced, and damage to the fuselage just ahead of the door had to be repaired. I was told that the gyros were once powered by a venturi that was mounted in this area, however since it had been surgically removed by the propeller of the offending aircraft, the owner at that time opted to have a vacuum pump installed in its place.

Below are some pictures that were taken in the early 80's (I sold it the plane in '85).

The day I took possession (RHV in San Jose, Ca.)

Short trip to Hollister, CA

Instrument Panel

Mt. Shasta from the cockpit after taking off from Trinity Center Airport in Northern Ca.

Below is the "after" picture that I recently found on the Internet that prompted me to post in this forum. It can be found at http://www.flugzeugbilder.de/netshow.php?id=51391. Please forgive me, but I just can not warm up to this paint scheme... sorry. Regardless, it's great to see it again (thank you Casey Allen for posting this)

-Dave

Bluedharma

Thanks for posting the photos!

I am going to have to agree with you. I like the paint scheme you had (blues) much better.

I guess "to each his own"...

Thanks again for posting the pictures!