...Sky Turtle's last embrace before departing with her newest owner to Connecticut. Took 4 1/2 years to build and we logged 381.5 hrs together over a nearly 5 year span with wheels, floats and skis. During that time we also enjoyed a January field disassembly and loading of the aircraft and an engine overhaul. All in all a truly advenurous and rewarding experience was had. I will miss her, but the Bearhawk Patrol is inbound...;)

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Comment by David J. Beaulieu on August 17, 2022 at 9:55am

Thanks for comments!  It was a day of mixed emotion as I fully realized it was going to no longer be mine to care for and fly.  I think the new owner is a good fit for it and will treat the airplane well.  I also have a standing invitation to fly it whenever I'm around in the area it is hangared. :)

Comment by Bob McDonald on August 16, 2022 at 4:18pm

The two happiest days in an aircraft owners life. The day he buys the aircraft and the day he sells it! Hopefully not to quit flying due to ill health, but to simply enjoy a different kind of flying. Fly safe. 

Comment by Clint L Gosch on August 16, 2022 at 7:44am
Hi David, Sorry to see the Sky Turtle go, but I'm very excited to hear you'll be back to building! Hope to see the finished product someday! Good luck sir!
Comment by Doug Malloy on August 15, 2022 at 5:57pm

Sorry to see you go Dave. You were a great source of information and mentoring for my build. I thank you for all your tips and posts. Good luck on the Bearhawk build.

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