Beech Starship

[LJDRVR]

Definitely one living South of the border. Chihuahua, I think.

 

[Propnose]

I know I have seen one sitting in Tampico. Never saw it flying, and it's probably still sitting there. What a shame!

 

[Linetech]

Definitely one living South of the border. Chihuahua, I think.

Story goes, was stolen then crashed in Mexico, Fixed, and the owner traded it for another A/C in mexico. Raython said F**k it too much trouble to bring it back. It sits there to this day, It can be seen in Google earth. At least thats the rumor.

 

[CL600Pilot]

It can be seen in Google earth. At least thats the rumor.

Not a rumor - I just checked it out and you can indeed see a Starship sitting on the ramp. On the northwest side of the ramp.


CL

 

[Propnose]

Yeah - on the ramp in Tampico (Gen Francisco J Mina International).

 

[crjBeez]

as of last year, i at least know N8244L was flying. it stopped in for an overnight where i work. i had never seen one fly in my life. i caught "starship" on the tower frequency and went running like a bat out of hell to the ramp to catch it flying. i got off at midnight and spent the night at work to watch it rotate in the morning. incredible!

 

[Swass]

Brother, did anybody let you know it is just an airplane? Waiting all night for poontang is one thing, but an old turboprop?

You need to find a hobby or a woman.

 

[crjBeez]

well, aside from my motorcycle, aviation IS my hobby. as far as i'm concerned, it's the most beautiful thing in the air. it's an ultra rarity these days to have the chance to see one fly, so i felt obligated to take advantage of the chance when offered. it's not as if i stood out on the ramp staring at it all night, i crashed in the snooze room at work.

 

[Swass]

I'm just bustin' yer balls.

I live in ICT so I've seen a bunch of 'em.

 

[AirBadger]

When I was a wee lad I'm pretty sure I remember walking into a hangar at AUS and found a Starship inside. Don't know who it belonged to.

 

[AC560]

I live in ICT

Sorry to hear that.

 

[Swass]

Sorry to hear that.

Not if your into planes. I honestly couldn't think of raising my kids in a better place, safe, great cost of living etc. The weather sucks but that's about it.

Where do you hail from, paradise?

 

[LandRoverNut]

There was one for sell on e-bay a few weeks back and it didn't sell. I am an aircraft dealer and the word I got was Ray. Bought them all back. Is this not the case.

 

[CL600Pilot]

They bought back most of them back but there are still a few in private hands....a couple flying and a couple for parts.

CL

 

[Diesel]

There is a book out there that was written by the guy that flies it back and forth to ase. He flew it around the world. Interesting story.

 

[CL600Pilot]

There is a book out there that was written by the guy that flies it back and forth to ase. He flew it around the world. Interesting story.

You don't happen to remember the title do you?

 

[CL600Pilot]

If anyone is in the market, NC-50 is for sale. No price listed but the ad does include the phrase "...full Raytheon support..." hahahahaha.

http://adcache.aerotraderonline.com/2/9/1/85791991.htm

CL

 

[Linetech]

You don't happen to remember the title do you?

Its called Starship Diaries

 

[AerroMatt]

If anyone is in the market, NC-50 is for sale. No price listed but the ad does include the phrase "...full Raytheon support..." hahahahaha.

http://adcache.aerotraderonline.com/2/9/1/85791991.htm

CL

I love this part that was just under the ad!!!

LEARN TO RECOGNIZE GOOD DEALS FROM BAD:
Use a healthy skepticism and your own good judgment. 1) Be wary if the price is notably below market value. 2) Using credit cards or a reputable Escrow Service such as Escrow.com is advisable. Be cautious of sellers demanding cash or cash equivalents. 3) Be prudent with International transactions. A good number of buyer/seller fraud attempts originate from overseas. 4) Confirm contact information. Legitimate buyers/sellers will provide valid information, including phone.


Full Raytheon support indeed. They'll offer to buy it back from you and turn it into used home insulation.

I did know of one Starship flying out of SNA last year, but I haven't seen it in some time.

 

[xlr82v2]

Robert Scherer.

http://bobscherer.com/pages/starship.htm