Jim
It looks like the L-139 is an upgrade of the original L-39; here’s another
example:
http://prideaircraft.com/L139.htm <http://prideaircraft.com/L139.htm>
Dianna Stanger must have made it unique with her restoration etc . . .
I wonder what it is about the machine that invites people to buy it and restore
it. Perhaps the purchase price is low, for a jet-powered aircraft.
Chris
> On 7 Aug 15, at 21:10, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I wondered about that, as well. The article hints that the engine may have
> been changed, but isn't clear. If they are going to race it, they may have
> added a larger engine of some kind.
>
> Yes, both the aircraft and the owner are attractive. And, as with a lot of
> Texans, she apparently has a source of funds.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 8/7/2015 2:57 PM, ChrisB wrote:
>> That worked thanks, Jim.
>>
>> It’s a good looking machine, but I don’t understand how it is is unique.
>> It’s a L-39 Albatros, which were made in hundreds (or perhaps thousands);
>> unless the newspaper means its restoration and paint scheme.
>>
>> And the lady is quite attractive . . .
>>
>> Chris
>>> On 7 Aug 2015, at 20:24, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <mailto:jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks, Chris.
>>>
>>> I would like to share a link that showed up today in the AOPA daily
>>> newsletter. Hope it works.
>>>
>>> https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2015/aug/05/port-lavaca-woman-awarded-for-best-jet/
>>>
>>> <https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2015/aug/05/port-lavaca-woman-awarded-for-best-jet/><https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2015/aug/05/port-lavaca-woman-awarded-for-best-jet/
>>>
>>> <https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2015/aug/05/port-lavaca-woman-awarded-for-best-jet/>>
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