piper235b

Thanks Thanks for the warm welcome. Re question on serial No's The 235B is first plane manufactured in the 1967 model year run, serial No 28-11000, brought out to Aus brand new and entered onto the Aus GA register Jan 1968. It's an early version of the Dakota; quite a few little differences between them but the major changes were a new wing platform and longer fusealge for the Dakota. The Jab is a very early model ST, serial No 0001, the first Jab to be VH registered. Later changed to RAA reg as a Jab LSA 55/2j Cheers Chris

Hi Guys & Gals, Thought I'd better say G'day as you'll see me post a few things in the months ahead. I fly a syndicated 1967 Piper Cherokee 235B which operates from Mittagong NSW, a lovely classic old aeroplane, a great load lifter and a good touring aeroplane. Best trip so far:- Lake Eyre & the Channel Country last year. Lake Eyre was great but the Channel Country was sensational. Have strong ties to Toowoomba Qld, and enjoy flying around there as well. Recently I bought a wreck, a very early model Jabiru LSA which needs a lot of work but I'm confident it will fly again. It had an engine failure on take off after 358 hrs on a new 2200 engine; the bolts holding the rear cyclinders snapped. I'm looking forward to learning how to use my feet again when it flies (and to not burning 53L Hr). Cheers Chris