AerBabe - I'm seriously tempted by a Chippy that's for sale up here at the moment - £20k with all ADs up to date. The only trouble is that rumour control suggests that it's going to need the engine replaced / zero timed before too long. I'd dearly love to own a piece of flying history (heart speaking), but realise that I might just as well kiss goodbye to my wallet, as I won't be needing it - it will always be empty (mind speaking)! I also don't have £20k to spare without adjusting the mortgage!
Just as a joke - is there anyone out there who can put a number of zeros on the cost of rebuilding a Gipsy Major?? Alternately, (sacrilege, I know), I'm sure I've seen Chippies around with Lycoming conversions. Are there any that would fit within a Gipsy profile, or would it mean a nose job??
