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Hi Guys

About 4 years ago I flew this B-58 Baron up to Vereeniging for a friend to do a conversion.
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On thursday the 7th Feb I did a trip to Wonderboom
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2014, New paint, new windows, new interior by Neels at TAM. Engines overhauled by AEP. Cannot wait to fly her again.
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Wow amazing what a lot of TLC and money can do, I look forward to see photos of her in the air again !!!

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PJL wrote:Wow amazing what a lot of TLC and money can do, I look forward to see photos of her in the air again !!!

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I have to agree! Well done on putting in the equity and time to give your bird a new lease on life! =D> =D> =D>
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well done, not many people will do that.

Maybe we need to start a new area on Avcom about AC in this state
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I will keep you posted
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Big difference now.
Had a couple of test flights.
Nearly ready
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Looks a bit odd with the 2 blade props?
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What would be the reason for the 2 blade props?
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is she flying again now ?
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Yes she is. She is busy having an MPI at AMC at Wonderboom
I will be fetching her on Wed next week and bringing her home in P.E.
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Please post more pics of her when you go and ferch her!!!

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Will do.
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Mr B wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 7:20 am What would be the reason for the 2 blade props?
Just to revive this thread, and since nobody replied to this question: those are the ex-factory props. Not looking anywhere as good as three-bladers, nor sounding anywhere as good either, but will be slightly faster.
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