[f-AA] Got cowlings

['Botijo G' via aeronca]

Well 8 hours driving today but finally for the cowlings. Still need some work but I can handle the rest. Painting soon!

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[Richard Murray]

Thinking ahead, if you get it finished this summer, you could fly to Sun n Fun next April 6-11, 2027, fly to Middletown June  17-20, 2027, and Oshkosh July 26 to August 1, 2027.

Good chance to get a hat trick!!!

Richard in OH who did not fly to Sun n Fun this year and is trying to decide if Oshkosh is going to get a flight plan or parking pass.

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['Botijo G' via aeronca]

April 27, next year? Florida?  I might as well leave now! And that’s with a chief!

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On Apr 18, 2026, at 5:49 PM, Richard Murray <murra...@gmail.com> wrote:



[Richard Murray]

Betcha we can get you to Florida in seven days, Ohio in two days, and Wisconsin in a day 

[Duane Fey]

Beautiful, Rafael, I can feel your excitement.

Duane
‘46 Chief, N85981

On Apr 18, 2026, at 15:17, 'Botijo G' via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu> wrote:

Well 8 hours driving today but finally for the cowlings. Still need some work but I can handle the rest. Painting soon!

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[Robert McDonald]

Beautiful!

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['Botijo G' via aeronca]

I’m about 10 miles from the pacific! There is a lot of land from here to Sun and fun! Even for a fast chief!!!

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Beautiful!

On 2026-04-18 6:17 p.m., 'Botijo G' via aeronca wrote:

Well 8 hours driving today but finally for the cowlings.  Still need some work but I can handle the rest.  Painting soon!

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[Dion]

looking great.  I expect it in Middletown next year.

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[Richard Murray]

How are you ever going to tolerate a flight to Oshkosh?

You could replicate the Pony Express and have a number of pilots spaced 250 miles apart. Each flies their 250 leg and the next one takes over.

Or you could use a chase car. Follow I-10 to I-75 to I-4 to Lakeland. Of course in Texas the Chief will have to try and stay up with the car traveling 80 mph.

Or you could let me fly it for you and have Gabriel airline you to Lakeland.

['Botijo G' via aeronca]

Gabriel did offer to be the support plane in the grooooooman, but said he would have to leave 5 days after i do to arrive at OSH at the same time!

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On Apr 19, 2026, at 7:10 PM, Richard Murray <murra...@gmail.com> wrote:



['Botijo G' via aeronca]

But i do like the pony express method!

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On Apr 19, 2026, at 8:05 PM, 'Botijo G' via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu> wrote:

Gabriel did offer to be the support plane in the grooooooman, but said he would have to leave 5 days after i do to arrive at OSH at the same time!

[Richard Murray]

Consider winning three shows in the same year?

Or four? Do the Cactus fly-in in March, Sun n Fun in April, show it at your museum til Middletown in June and then Oshkosh in July 

['Botijo G' via aeronca]

Nah, not winning anything, don’t forget Blacksburg!.  The problem is not going……have to come back….at least one of you guys adopted me

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On Apr 20, 2026, at 5:04 AM, Richard Murray <murra...@gmail.com> wrote:



[Richard Murray]

Blakesburg is on your way home a month after Oshkosh.

Damn five opportunities in one year! Too good to pass up.

[Richard Murray]

We can get you coached by judges on how to present your Chief. 

['Botijo G' via aeronca]

You are a bad influence!

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On Apr 20, 2026, at 8:27 AM, Richard Murray <murra...@gmail.com> wrote:



['Botijo G' via aeronca]

I was going to wear a speedo bathing suit!

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On Apr 20, 2026, at 8:35 AM, 'Botijo G' via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu> wrote:

You are a bad influence!

[Richard Murray]

I can't bear the thought of that picture 

[alan miller]

and Brodhead, do SIX!

[Richard Murray]

Broad head would be a good stop going and coming from Oshkosh.