New (?) Brantly pilot

[p beach]

Thirty years ago, I got my rotorcraft rating in a Bell 47 and flew about 50 hours. Work, family and time intruded: I flew for the airlines, the kids grew up, and retirement gave me the opportunity to get back to flying for fun. If I was going to fly, I wanted to be able to work on my own and other aircraft, so I got my A&P and IA. Last December, I acquired a Brantly B2B (SN 430) and got recertified by Gary Jones. Since then, I have managed to fly about 50 hours, whenever the West Texas wind dies down. I keep it at the ranch in her own hangar and she is a beauty! Since the Brantly seemed hard to start on hot days, I installed a new light weight starter and that remedied the problem. I am also in the process of installing fuel transmitters and gauge and the new Infinity grip. Attached some pictures, will keep you posted. If you are in West Texas, come see us.

Paul A. Beach
A&P, IA, ATP, Type rating: DC-3, Convair 330-440-580, DC-9, B727
Multiengine Land and Sea, Helicopter and Rotorcraft, Glider/Aero Tow, Light Sport/Experimental DAR

[J.Headrick]

Paul, I'm glad to see you got everything worked out and your pictures posted. You have a realy nice looking ship.

I will try to give you a call in the next day or two. I am Interested in adding Infinity grips to our B2b, and would like to talk about that a little more than we did the other night.

Take care and I'll talk to you soon

[Tom]

Paul,

Thanks for the posting and the photos. Nice ship!

I'm a helo ATP/CFI/CFII, and I'd like to get my A&P. What is your recommendation for the best route to follow for someone with a full-time job? I fly helos for a US government contractor in The Bahamas.

Thanks for any advice you might have.

Tom
tom@algeo.com

[Ron Spiker]

I fly helos for a US government contractor in The Bahamas.

Tom, you don't need any help down there, do you???

[p beach]

Tom:
Thanks, I think its a great ship, too!
When can I come see you: good job!
Re the A&P: there are a couple of ways to go: 1. Work with an IA for 36 months, he writes a letter to the FAA and the FAA allows you to take the test for an A&P certification.
or 2. Go to a certified school and receive your certificate that way (not a easy thing to do with a full time job)
Let me know if I can help.
Email me at beachaviation@yahoo.com.
Paul

[Tom]

Ron,

I'll let you know about the next opening. We spend most of our time keeping helo pilots from climbing over the fence. Uh oh, here comes another one now!

Paul,

Thanks, I'll send you an email. Yes, this is a pretty good gig. Google AUTEC for a look at our ships.

Tom

[Ron Spiker]

Ron,

I'll let you know about the next opening. We spend most of our time keeping helo pilots from climbing over the fence. Uh oh, here comes another one now!

Paul,

Thanks, I'll send you an email. Yes, this is a pretty good gig. Google AUTEC for a look at our ships.

Tom

Tom, check your PM.