Albatros? ... and cheap too...

**GilmoreDK** · 08-27-2013 12:07

This one:

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Is for sale here:
http://www.courtesyaircraft.com/Curr...TROS%20DVA.htm

Thanks to Kampfflieger for the link..

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 08-27-2013 12:25

I think the Drome could start a subscription to buy that if it is a genuine advert.

Anyone got a really big shed?
Rob.

**Guntruck** · 08-27-2013 12:31

Just been out to measure the garage. Sorry Rob, not enough room.

Definitely a case of: "Albatros! Get your Albatros here!"

**GilmoreDK** · 08-27-2013 13:06

They also have a Corsair of one should have a knack for WW II birds.. http://www.courtesyaircraft.com/Curr...-7_Corsair.htm

**csadn** · 08-27-2013 14:20

$695K Is *NOT* "cheap".

Esp. with this lot available: http://www.airdromeaeroplanes.com/ -- he just needs to add an Albatros to the mix.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 08-27-2013 15:21

I have a small garage if they come in small/medium/large.

**GilmoreDK** · 08-29-2013 11:45

Originally Posted by csadn

$695K Is *NOT* "cheap".

Esp. with this lot available: http://www.airdromeaeroplanes.com/ -- he just needs to add an Albatros to the mix.

Those kitplanes are definitely MUCH cheaper.. but the Albatros is "No assembly needed" and with a (replica) Mercedes engine and precise down to the detail .. + Including some original instruments.. Wonder if they have re-inforced the lower wing though ...

**Oberst Hajj** · 08-30-2013 16:53

I'd be happy to store this little gem... I can start a raffle to raise the funds for the Drome to pick it up

lol

**Carl_Brisgamer** · 08-30-2013 17:02

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

I'd be happy to store this little gem... I can start a raffle to raise the funds for the Drome to pick it up

lol

$700000 divided by 4343 registered pilots = $161.18 each.

But then we have to work out who gets to keep the Albatros at their place each weekend for the next ..... 83 and a half years.

**Carl_Brisgamer** · 08-30-2013 17:05

Originally Posted by GilmoreDK

Those kitplanes are definitely MUCH cheaper.. but the Albatros is "No assembly needed" and with a (replica) Mercedes engine and precise down to the detail .. + Including some original instruments.. Wonder if they have re-inforced the lower wing though ...

Then you may have to make modifications depending where you intend to fly the aircraft. For example the Australian civil aviation authority insists modern instruments be fitted to all vintage aircraft.

No fun nellies.

**crashx** · 08-30-2013 20:24

Hey, this sales group is right here in Rockford, not more than 10 miles from me!!! And I know right where to store the Albatross too!!! Only two problems to solve, how to get the money, and how to fit it on the game mat with the other planes!!!

**csadn** · 09-02-2013 11:59

Originally Posted by Carl_Brisgamer

Then you may have to make modifications depending where you intend to fly the aircraft. For example the Australian civil aviation authority insists modern instruments be fitted to all vintage aircraft.

Easy -- most instrument panels these days are computerized, not "steam"; design a panel which can be attached for flight, and removed when on ground display.