TH-73

[ea6bflyr]

HT-28 posted yesterday that they’ve officially completed the last student gradesheet in the TH-57.

End of an era

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I wonder if the TH-57's will end up like the T-34Cs (cut up for recycling instead of selling them)?

 

[ChuckMK23]

I wonder if the TH-57's will end up like the T-34Cs (cut up for recycling instead of selling them)?

I believe most if not all the TH-57 airframes will live on either via GSA sales, FMS, federal agency support, etc. KY State Police received 2 C models. Private individuals are scooping up and operating under Restricted/Experimental status. I would be surprised if any are "cut up". Even the data plates are valuable.

 

[Lawman]

I believe most if not all the TH-57 airframes will live on either via GSA sales, FMS, federal agency support, etc. KY State Police received 2 C models. Private individuals are scooping up and operating under Restricted/Experimental status. I would be surprised if any are "cut up". Even the data plates are valuable.

A lot of the Army 67s did same.

You can find pictures of them still sporting the trainer paint job rigged with ag spray kits and the like.

 

[Gatordev]

HT-28 posted yesterday that they’ve officially completed the last student gradesheet in the TH-57.

"Okay, you've got multiple O-6s and a bunch of IPs watching you and taking pictures. Don't screw up the landing, stud."

 

[Lawman]

"Okay, you've got multiple O-6s and a bunch of IPs watching you and taking pictures. Don't screw up the landing, stud."

“You will go down in history as the last Un-Sat ever awarded in this aircraft.”

*champagne bottles and crying*

 

[sevenhelmet]

If he's smart, he's already drafted a strategically phrased and fawning letter that will all but guarantee a full pardon, and perhaps even a new job....

"Okay, you've got multiple O-6s and a bunch of IPs watching you and taking pictures. Don't screw up the landing, stud."

“You will go down in history as the last Un-Sat ever awarded in this aircraft.”

*champagne bottles and crying*

As a former OPSO, I can be relatively certain that crew was hand-picked.

 

[sickboy]

“You will go down in history as the last Un-Sat ever awarded in this aircraft.”

*champagne bottles and crying*

Time to learn a whole new aircraft for your IPC

 

[ChuckMK23]

Not all T 34 were cut up many are preserved in museums like this example from the valiant air museum and Titusville Florida

 

[Griz882]

Not all T 34 were cut up many are preserved in museums like this example from the valiant air museum and Titusville Florida

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Or this one you can buy for some pocket change!

1981 BEECHCRAFT T34C MENTOR For Sale in Rockford, Illinois

1981 BEECHCRAFT T34C MENTOR For Sale in Rockford, Illinois at Controller.com. World Class 8 Year Restoration LOW Total Time with Correct Freshly Overhauled P&W PT-6A Engine! Standard Certified

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[ChuckMK23]

Or this one you can buy for some pocket change!

1981 BEECHCRAFT T34C MENTOR For Sale in Rockford, Illinois

1981 BEECHCRAFT T34C MENTOR For Sale in Rockford, Illinois at Controller.com. World Class 8 Year Restoration LOW Total Time with Correct Freshly Overhauled P&W PT-6A Engine! Standard Certified

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Jesus, this is a standard category registered aircraft. It doesn't get much better than this honestly for almost $2 million. You have what is in essence a very known quantity air frame that any shop would be able to inspect and work on. Getting an annual on this aircraft would be pretty much a no-brainer. It would be minimal expense. If you can afford the upfront costs and insurance, this would be pretty freaking sweet.