Comments on: New Piper Clipper PA-16 Page And More Photos http://skagitaero.com/2009/12/02/new-piper-clipper-pa-16-page-and-more-photos/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:23:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Addison Austin http://skagitaero.com/2009/12/02/new-piper-clipper-pa-16-page-and-more-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-519 Addison Austin Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:32:27 +0000 http://skagitaero.com/?p=659#comment-519 Many years ago I had N5600H,rebuilt it from a run out.Traveled over most of the eastern US with it,plus Bahamas.Had no trouble carrying 4 in it.It turned out to be faster with 4 aboard,probably because it trimed out better.It was never as fast as adverised.With those big Cub tires was able to land most anywhere,esp. beaches..Really enjoyed it.Based at Danbury,CT.Biggest problem was oil running very hot.It had extra openings in cowl as it had once been a seaplane..People I sold it to ground looped it. Many years ago I had N5600H,rebuilt it from a run out.Traveled over most of the eastern US with it,plus Bahamas.Had no trouble carrying 4 in it.It turned out to be faster with 4 aboard,probably because it trimed out better.It was never as fast as adverised.With those big Cub tires was able to land most anywhere,esp. beaches..Really enjoyed it.Based at Danbury,CT.Biggest problem was oil running very hot.It had extra openings in cowl as it had once been a seaplane..People I sold it to ground looped it.

]]> By: Bob Cline http://skagitaero.com/2009/12/02/new-piper-clipper-pa-16-page-and-more-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-391 Bob Cline Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:28:30 +0000 http://skagitaero.com/?p=659#comment-391 Do you know where I can find a door latch or door latch parts for a 1949 PA-16 Thanks Bob Do you know where I can find a door latch or door latch parts for a 1949 PA-16
Thanks Bob

]]> By: Cleve Glover http://skagitaero.com/2009/12/02/new-piper-clipper-pa-16-page-and-more-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-362 Cleve Glover Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:47:38 +0000 http://skagitaero.com/?p=659#comment-362 Found your site while searching the web. Beautiful plane and beautiful pic. Gives me the urge to fly again. I owned PA16, tail #5649H when I was working for the CAA/FAA in Alaska, at Cape Yakataga, 1957-59. Again, a beautiful plane. Found your site while searching the web. Beautiful plane and beautiful pic. Gives me the urge to fly again. I owned PA16, tail #5649H when I was working for the CAA/FAA in Alaska, at Cape Yakataga, 1957-59. Again, a beautiful plane.

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