How to scrap my 1973 C337G

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Thanks Steve G for the Ohio recommendation. That distance is much more preferable. I have considered the issue of a salvage yard possibly selling the airplane whole. I'll cross that bridge if I get there.

As for your "distraught husband" analogy (LOL), that sounds rather extreme, however I think I get the point you are trying to make. ) This is not my case. I'm a rather pragmatic soul. I have enjoyed flying the airplane but I'm very aware, it's just a machine. I have occasionally patted the front spinner however after a flight so in that sense, you are correct that I "anthropomorphize" my airplane somewhat. I confess, I had to look that word up.

Anyway, thank you again for your help.

Ed

[YankeeClipper]

Two suggestions:

1. Sell it and give the proceeds to a good cause if you're not in need of the money. I'm sure any number of us would help broker the sale, or certainly Mr. Crews would. Seems a shame to take a serviceable skymaster out of rotation with precious few left. One fewer owner means one more taken out of the market. Makes it harder to compel the likes of Garmin et al to STC products for our market.

2. Don Nieser.

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Thank you for the suggestions. I have met Don Nieser many years ago at KOSH and have purchased parts from him over the years. Seemed to be a very kind soul.

The airplane is currently still in the shop.

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UPDATE:

I got my airplane out of annual last week from the new shop away from my home airport. I have flown the airplane about 4 hours in the last week and it seems to be doing well. The new shop has 3 mechanics (at the moment) and they seem like conscientious guys though relatively inexperienced on C337. The commute back and fourth through Chicago traffic was less than fun.

Anyway, my current thinking is to hang on until at least next spring and see how I feel then. There is a chance, I'll be moving away from Chicago all together and if that occurs, I will be retiring from airplane ownership. Anyway, much uncertainty in the coming year.

I appreciate all the suggestions, and I will consider them all when the time comes to retire from C337 ownership. Thanks, Ed