While it is always to sad to see a sole flyer retire, it does bring up the questions of when is it a good time to retire an airframe? Is the 2-3 million the best way to preserve FAA heritage? Are other projects more feasible? Please no pitchforks and I hate to be a wet blanket- I love to see flyers as much as anyone- but sometimes a well deserved retirement is...well deserved. If someone steps up- fantastic, and I do wish all concerned the very best.