Who can *really* afford an airplane if you aren't using it for some kind of business? Heh... I'm highly jealous Don...

Al -- It will be due for an oil change soon-ish. I may have to do it before the next annual... we'll see how much flying I can get done and afford... Now that I know my gauge is reading high (and with the feedback here), I am much less concerned. The plane has a filter and a couple of extra niceties in the oil department. I also have a lot of spare license plates But no, no cowl cover. I don't expect it to be a huge issue in south TX.

For the folks that know this plane.. it's kind of interesting to own a piece of other folks history, huh?

Thanks for the invite Lou! That looks like it could be a fun $100 burger trip.