Scooter is selling the Stinson 108 -3
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Soon I am selling my Stinson 108-3. The decision to sell this aircraft has not been am easy one. I've spent a lot of time over the past months contemplating my choices and I keep coming to the conclusion that selling this plane is the correct decision. In this video I just wanted to take a few moments to look back at the adventures and enjoyment I have had fling this airplane. Making this video was therapeutic for me. It gave me some time to reminisce about the hours I've spent with this plane, the adventures I've had, the videos I've taken, the journeys I've been on with friends and family. I was surprised at the impact this plane has made in my life over a short period of time. I hope the next custodian of this airplane enjoys it and improves it as I have. -Scooter
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Please watch: "Toilet paper cutting with classic airplanes Stinson 108 -2"
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So sorry to hear about this loss. Your videos have been so valuable to the Stinson community to show how fun these aircraft are and keep me motivated to complete my 108-1 restoration. Tailwinds
He's got a new dash 2, Will.
Dennis Crenshaw , yeah I saw that at the end
We are glad it has helped keep you motivated. That the point. We put these video out in hopes of inspiring pilot to get out and fly, also to inspire folks who want to be pilots to get out and learn how. It's great to hear that sharing the joy of flight inspires others to take to the skies!
Was so disappointed and then...... man so glad you’re still in the family!
I couldn't leave... love this model.
Happy to see you love your aircraft. Most people don’t understand the affection and connections pilots have with their aircraft. I own a C182 and a T34B. I consider them members of the family. Love the videos
Aircraft are a differnt type of machne. You put a lot more trust in them than most others. I think this and that they provide a freedom in your life most don't understand draws an airplane into your heart,
I was moments from shedding some tears for you, and then... Gee so glad you're still airborne, and sharing.
GMBCo. videos will still be made, hopefully often. We want to see more of Striker, Riddle, and the rest of you in the videos as we move forward.
Glad I watched it to the end or those tears welling up would have rolled down my cheeks - will keep watching for all the adventures to come 👍🏼
We all look forward to making the adventures to share.
If I could still fly I would have bought it. Most beautiful airplane ever built!
The Stinson 108 series is a gorgeous airplane. And it's just a joy to fly the way I fly it. Working a classic machine to its limits. While being a good curator.
Enjoyed the videos you showed of flying with your wife and children
Thanks for watching! Those were good times and why I fly. It's how I share life with my family.
Boy am I gonna miss your videos on the Stinson!! I'm 2 months or so away from buying a 108 and these vids have been a great practice in visualizing@!
You should stick with the video till the end.
Great video. I own the 108-3 that I got my 1st airplane ride in at age 3. Love those Stinsons.
I sure agree it's a great plane. In cruise it is a hands off flyer. The gross weight increase, larger fuel tanks, rudder trim tab, make it a much better cross-country machine and then the other Stinson 108's. I found it better for cross-country than my Cessna 172. Its a great plane I'll miss traveling in.
Thank you so much for making these videos. I have dreamed of owning a Stinson 108 for years. Strolled past the Stinson area of Oshkosh, completed my tailwheel endorsement, and watched guys like you taking the family on adventures in the Station Wagon while trying to figure out how to get there myself. We definitely go through different times of our lives. I'm also a private pilot in Michigan, part of a flying club, but struggling to balance flight time and finances and in a very contemplative place - figuring out how to get back to basics and find a way to enjoy the simple joy of flying - really hone in on a way to get into a classic aircraft that fits our family's needs. The Cessna 172 just isn't cutting it for me. I haven't figured it out yet, but if it's meant to be, God will show me the way. If it's not - I'm willing to step back and realize that flying is not the only source of joy in my life. Take care and know that we have all deeply enjoyed your videos. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.And... looking forward to many more ;) Glad you're still going strong!
We enjoy sharing our adventures with you guys almost as much as we enjoy the adventures! We are glad that folks watch and hope to inspire others to participate in the GA.
Excellent wrap up to a cool chapter in your life, now on to the next one.
Scooter is looking forward to that next chapter and will be sharing it on this channel with you.
Genuinely lovely video to revisit some of those memories of yours and see what it's meant to you. Good luck to whoever looks after her next and for your continuing journey.
Thank you! She had a good new home and gets flown.
Aww man!! That's so awesome, you got another one!! You almost had me bustin' a tear!!
You did watch till the end :-) Thanks. Good luck in your hunt for a Stinson.
@Gr8reels You are the winner of the GMBCo. Patch. Thank you all for commenting on the video!
Watched on April Fools Day 2021. Wish me luck on my circumnavigation of the globe this weekend in the Cub.
It shouldn't take to long. Don't forget a sandwich in case you get hungry.
I believe I had the Champ at the Crystal lake fly in that day as well. Our paths have crossed before!
Hope we cross again!
Haha! Glad I stuck with it until the end! Congratulations!!
Thank you and thank you for sticking with it till them end.
Glad you are staying with it. Still hoping to get my plane back to Mi and meet you guys at a flyin somewhere.
When you get here let us know, "We will fly"
Going to miss seeing the dash 3, Scooter; but I'll be looking forward to seeing more videos from you of your new to you dash 2. I'm going on 25 years with my dash 3. Please give us a walk around of your new dash 2 in a future vlog. I would like to hear some of your impressions of comparisons between the two models. Stinson guy (too).
We will have a -2 walk around video as well as a -1 walk around. So far I really like the -2, though the -3 has some features I sure will miss. Each one has it's advantages.
Sorry to hear this chapter in your life is closing. It is obvious how much aviation means to you
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Air-lining to Florida to pick it up and riding along as you flew it cross the country under 2000 AGL the whole way... Toledo... Getting my tailwheel training in it.... turning into human popsicles taking to Milwaukee plane shopping in February..... unmeasurable hours donating blood sweat and tears breathing life back into the old gal...
Scooter would never had this as part of his story if not for you. Who cross countries in a 70+ year old taildragger over 2000' AGL.
Scooter
The best video on UA-cam is the one where the engine quit and you landed in the field.
You need to re-post that ASAP!
Love your channel and it was great meeting you at Oshkosh
Hope to get my certificate soon on my own 108 and hopefully do some flying with you guys.
When you get that 108 let us know. We can get you up and flying with a fleet of us. Sometimes we have 6 together for lunch.
I love all your videos. Can’t wait to see the new bird
We can't wait to fly it some more to show it off. Any ideas where new should go?
Great Michigan Bush Co. come over to Minnesota and see some of our great strips, drop the old bird off at my place and we’ll be good. :) ... or head up to Fox Island.
we've done the North Fox island, great place for camping... in July. Minnesota is on the radar maybe sooner than later.
I knew the punch line because my partner on our Stinson 108-3 saw you at Oshkosh and told me you bought another one. Congratulations! My favorite non- video was you visit here to 53W Woodruff Lake where I fist meet you and showed you our Stinson. Again congratulations and come up again when you can
You're only 100 miles to the north we need to fly the gang up there again that runway is a 3700' long golf fairway.
That wold be great. Right now I’m a bit slow as I just had my knee replaced, but in a couple weeks I should be able to get out to greet you. The Stinson is in the red hangar and I am the beige hangar to the east.
Glad your still flying!
It's even getting better with "Blue Suede Shoes"
I was completely caught off guard by the ending of this video! Scooter stands there, head down, sorrowful look on his face and says he is selling due to circumstances. Then he gives us a recap video of some of his good times with his Stinson that is about to go leaving him Downtrodden and Sad! And then he stops! As he walks past a Stinson and says, I bought a newer one! Scooter you had me feeling sorry for you now I think you are a Clown. I enjoy your videos and love Stinsons but this video is sneaky!
Oh, Scooter is a clown :+)
Thinking hard on Stinsons but local FBO at KARB doesn't have much knowledge on Franklins.
There is great support in the area for Stinsons. DKC aviation for one, also one of the most knowledgeable Franklin mechanics in the world is only a 10 minuet flight from ARB. South East Michigan is probably the area in the nation you will find the most support for Franklin engines.
Touch and go’s at Metro !!!!
Ww did them..check out the video! ua-cam.com/video/FsQc5Wbjw3U/v-deo.html
Have fun!
The new one is going on the weight loss program. I need to get this off the ground a bit shorter.
@@GreatMichiganBushCo what did the old one weigh?
@@stevegromak887 1390 on paper.
@@GreatMichiganBushCo what do you want the new one to weigh?
@@stevegromak887 to much, I'm putting her on a diet. This one was a Station wagon so I'm going to convert to a Voyager and that will shed 50lbs.
great to hear you will still be flying a Stinson. Do you know anyone who has had their prop on a Franklin dynamically balanced? i had mine done and I could tell a difference.
I dynamically balance my props. It make a noticeable difference.
Don’t remember one about you going into a bean field, maybe there should be a video on that...?
Stay tuned ;-)
Which you like better 108-3 vs 108-2? I’m sure you have a video I have yet seen on this.
I like the 108-2 a lot better.
@@GreatMichiganBushCo that’s still a four seater with hood useful load weight?
Busted!
We hope to keep inspiring you! That's why we make these videos, hope to see more pilots flying classic and back county plane more often. Keep building!
You are getting rid of the big tail? I'm going to miss seeing that plane in these videos.
Scotter is going to miss flying the big tail. It's a great plane.
Ha, great ending
It has been a great ending!
Is it already sold or on the market? Im in Michigan and miight be interested
Watch Barnstormers and maybe Trade-A-Plane soon. This is not an advertisement for the plane but more of an update as folks will see a change in aircraft Scooter is flying.
Who got the 108??
Someone not to far from here. I hope to see it again soemtime.
Would you recommend the Stinson for flight training? I want to start soon and after getting a few hours, I want to start thinking about having my own plane..... This is one of many I'm thinking about.... Long term I want to build an RV-14, but have to somewhere first....
Yes, the Stinson would make a good tailwheel trainer. If you want a tailwheel to get a certificate in this would also me a good place to start. Very forgiving.
@@GreatMichiganBushCo great! Thanks for the reply. There is a 108-2 not far from me that is for sale for about $18,000. I know there is a lot that goes into determine a price, but is that at least within range? I think the engine is a couple of hundred hours on a major overhaul.
18000 is a fairly standard price for these airplanes.
@@GreatMichiganBushCo I do not see decent ones going for that. Maybe I am looking in the wrong places.
@@kwittnebel I'm not sure what happened to airplane prices in the past year. They have almost doubled. So a year ago that was an accurate statement.. this year 30 to 40.
Sorry man. What caused it to let you down? Engine failure.?
Yeah, the engone quite once. It all worked out.
why did it quit?
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Scooter, did you sell the -3 because it let you down?
No. Just wanted a -2, I kept the engine from my -3.
Sad
Did you watch to the end? There is a bright spot.
I hope you didn’t sell it to that guy on UA-cam who doesn’t know how to fly Stinsons!
Who was that guy?
Great Michigan Bush Co. freedom_fixer flyer, ua-cam.com/video/VHeZpTRsF8k/v-deo.html.
Isn't that stalking
No, the new owner calls me with updates.
Hilarious
I got you! :-)