Airspeed’s Steve Tupper – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Thursday
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THURSDAY – Airspeed’s own Steve Tupper (AKA – Stephen Force) joins Matt Jolley on Warbird Radio LIVE! In the wired and wireless world of aviation Steve’s podcast is king. He’s flown with the USAF Thunderbird F‑16D, T-6A Texan II, T-38A Talon, and L-39 Albatross, been strapped into a canvas sling seat at 12,500 feet next to the open door of the Golden Knights’ C-31A jump aircraft, been in the cockpit and at the boom in a KC-135R refueling C-17s over the Carolinas, and flown with a growing list of the nation’s premier airshow performers. In short… Steve’s not afraid to puke.
Tune in for all the latest news from Airspeed this Thursday morning at 10am (EASTERN) right here on WarbirdRadio.com. For more information on Airspeed just click on the Quick Link posted below. Thanks for tuning in!
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WIX Warbird Weekly LIVE! – A-26 NIGHT- Wednesday – 8pm (EASTERN)
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WARBIRD RADIO – WIX Warbird Weekly LIVE is back on the air with an update on the Commemorative Air Force’s new A-26 Invader Squadron. Tune in a 8PM (Eastern) when Ryan and Zane talk with Squadron Leader Paul Lager about how good it is to have their airplane airworthy and ready for some much needed TLC. Stay tuned in for the latest installment of the WIX Member Spotlight with Mike Henniger. Mike will be with us to talk about his recently completed Desert Odyssey and his great Aerial Visuals aircraft locator site. Call in or write in via our LIVE Chat page here on Warbird Radio.com and be part of the conversation. Tune in and Take Off!
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Nelson Ezell – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Wednesday – 10am (EASTERN)
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WARBIRD RADIO – Restoration guru Nelson Ezell joins Matt Jolley on Warbird Radio LIVE! Hear the latest news on Nelson’s Corsair project and much more. Show time is 10am (EASTERN) right here on WarbirdRadio.com. Thanks for listening.
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1943 Taylorcraft L-2M – For Sale or Trade
1943 Taylorcraft L-2M
WARBIRD RADIO – Up for sale or trade is our 1943 Taylorcraft L-2M (DCO-65). The Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper is an American observation and liaison aircraft built by Taylorcraft for the United States Army Air Forces in World War II.
In 1941 the United States Army Air Force ordered four Taylorcraft Model D’s with the designation YO-57. They were evaluated in the summer of 1941 during maneuvers in Louisiana and Texas where they were used for support purposes such as light transport and courier. General Innis P. Swift, commander of the 1st Cavalry Division, coined the ‘grasshopper’ name after witnessing a bumpy landing. This led to a production order under the designation O-57 Grasshopper. In 1942 the designation was changed to L-2 Grasshopper.
In World War II, the AAF began using the L-2 in much the same manner as the observation balloon was used in France during World War I–spotting enemy troop and supply concentrations and directing artillery fire on them. It was also used for other types of liaison and transport duties and short-range reconnaissance which required airplanes that could land and take off in minimum distances from unprepared landing strips.
Our L-2′s Specifications:
Taylorcraft DCO-65 L-2M: 3210 Hours Total Time on airframe.
Continental AC-65 (65hp): 202 Hours Since Major Overhaul in 2007.
McCauley Metal Prop: 1B90/CM7143.
Log Books: Military Aircraft History Card + All civilian log books for airframe and engine.
Fabric Covering: Stitts Process, recovered in 1992 and painted in current military scheme. Fabric is in great shape.
Paint: The paint is very authentic for WWII / faded in places but still looks good.
Nose Art: Painted by the world expert on nose art… Mr. Gary Velasco from FightingColors.com.
Interior: Authentic for WWII. Front seat has a tear on top / Rear seat is fine.
Features: iCom portable radio, Flightcom 2 place intercom.
Extras: Original bungee covers / Spare rear stinger window / bungee tool / factory manuals & L-2M plans on CD.
Price: $28,500 USD.
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Tri-State Aviation – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Tuesday – 10am (EASTERN)
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TUESDAY – The folks from Tri-State Aviation join Matt Jolley on Warbird Radio LIVE! Tri-State Aviation (TSA) provides a full array of aircraft maintenance, repair and restoration services as well as a diverse offering of machine shop services to industries such as agriculture, aerospace, architecture and engineering. Tune in at 10am (EASTERN) for all the latest news.
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