Intro / Looking for O2

[AB6]

Hello all,

Thank you for allowing me to join the community!

I've been flying for about 15 years and a recent ATP. I spent years flying my Piper Cherokee and had to let it go about a year ago. Since then, I have been debating possible replacements and have come to love the 337. Granted, I have zero time in any.

My dad is a retired airline guy and flew the O-2 in the Air Force in the 1970's. He's not looking to fly anymore, but we both agreed it would be a very fun project to share together and fly together. With that said, I realize an O-2 is not something you can just buy. Over the past year, I've seen maybe 1 or 2 O-2's listed for sale but never pulled the trigger as I haven't sought out any professional advice at this point. I understand the woes of airplane ownership, but just not owning a 337/O2 and am hoping to pick the forums brains about the pros/cons, tips and advice.

Part of me believes it may be more feasible to find a 337 first, gain experience on the platform before going in on an original O-2. I am open to all advice and also, if anybody in the north Texas area possibly has leads on where one may be able to sit right seat in a Skymaster for a "discovery flight" I'm all ears.

Cheers

[Learjetter]

Don Nieser at Commodore Aerospace at Wiley Post airport in Oklahoma City might be an excellent resource for you.

https://www.facebook.com/CommodoreAerospace/

If you’re looking for a project aircraft, I know of a non-flying b-model Skymaster that might be available.

[Frank Benvin]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...27927558040773

[AB6]

Thank you guys!

Frank, that was a very nice O2. I was actively monitoring that one last year and it sold. Should have bought it...