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nathanhiebert
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Name: Nate Hiebert
Location: Kansas
Aircraft Type: Cessna 140
Occupation-Interests: A&P / I.A.
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Cessna 140 Restoration

Post by nathanhiebert »

I've been working on this 1946 Cessna 140 restoration for 2 years. It started as a project for me and my 16-year-old son. We had a great time working together on it. While I consider myself more of a mechanic (A&P / I.A.), my son is aspiring to be a corporate pilot someday. I thought what a better way to become a pilot, than to first fully understand how the airplane works, plus have some ownership in it! First flight on the airplane happened 1/13/2023. This aircraft had not flown in 25 years and had not had a current annual in 30 years. It's always great to see an old airplane come back to life. Check out my full restoration on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUOkJ ... U1vwUGDw6A.
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2066
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Name: Mac Forbes
Location: North Carolina
Aircraft Type: '46 Cessna 140
Occupation-Interests: Retired - Current 120-140 Assoc. NC Rep.
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Re: Cessna 140 Restoration

Post by 2066 »

Nate wrote: "It's always great to see an old airplane come back to life."

Amen, Nate!! Thanks for sharing the "beginning" pics as well as the background story...and, importantly, thanks & CONGRATS to you and to your son for bringing this beauty back to life. We'll look forward to digging in to the YouTube video!! Mac
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