Musketeer at Ryan airfield (RYN) Tucson AZ

[Naithan Scott]

Hey everyone! I’m buying a beech musketeer in Az and want to get it painted before flying it to Jacksonville Florida. Anyone have any suggestions on a paint shop nearby? It’s already prepped for paint and annual.

 

[Tools]

Congrats! Sorry don’t have any leads… but I made a trip from Ryan to Gulf Shores a coupla years ago, was fun! Enjoy the trip and your new (hopefully painted) plane!

 

[Naithan Scott]

Congrats! Sorry don’t have any leads… but I made a trip from Ryan to Gulf Shores a coupla years ago, was fun! Enjoy the trip and your new (hopefully painted) plane!

Looking forward to the trip! Thanks! I appreciate it

 

[ChopAndDrop]

Hello, fellow Musketeer flyer (I fly the C24R).
If you haven’t already, please check Beech Aero Club for the “Mouse hunt” document, all the know issues to check for the pre-buy inspection on your Musketeer. The forums there could also help if someone knows a good paint shop in the area.

Welcome BAC Guests - Beech Aero Club (BAC)

WELCOME TO THE BEECH AERO CLUB The Official Type Club of the Beechcraft Musketeer, Sport, Super, Sundowner, Sierra, Duchess and Skipper. The Beech Aero Club…

www.beechaeroclub.org

https://core.beechaeroclub.org/
(It costs a few bucks to join, but it’s a great resource for all things Musketeers, saved my bacon a few times).

You probably already know, and not to insult your intelligence, but I always re-iterate to everyone: be careful about those bounced landings, and aware for that density altitude in AZ. The combination of the two almost caused me to eat dirt at KAEG airport once, so don’t do what I did.

 

[Naithan Scott]

Hello, fellow Musketeer flyer (I fly the C24R).
If you haven’t already, please check Beech Aero Club for the “Mouse hunt” document, all the know issues to check for the pre-buy inspection on your Musketeer.

You probably already know, and not to insult your intelligence, but I always re-iterate to everyone: be careful about those bounced landings, and aware for that density altitude in AZ. The combination of the two almost caused me to eat dirt at KAEG airport once, so don’t do what I did.

Awesome! Thanks for the info, I’ll go create a profile and check out the doc!
Also, I’ll definitely check the calcs. I did some flying in Az early in my flight training, so I know that DA can be a big factor lol

 

[LesGawlik]

Another vote here for Beech Aero Club. There are some things with Musketeers that you should look out for. They are well-built and highly durable planes, but there are some weak spots. If it is prepped for paint and annual you may be far along in the purchase process, but it never hurts to check.

 

[Half Fast]

Welcome to the family! I have a B23 that I just had painted in Bartow. Sorry I don’t know any paint shops in AZ, but if you bring it back to FL first I can recommend a really good one.

I second the plug for Beech Aero Club. Only bargain in aviation.

What part of Jax are you in? I was raised on the westside, in Wesconnett.

 

[Old97]

i would consider the possibility that it is cheaper to paint it in FL than in phoenix. I don’t know that for sure but it seems likely based on the little I know.

 

[Naithan Scott]

Welcome to the family! I have a B23 that I just had painted in Bartow. Sorry I don’t know any paint shops in AZ, but if you bring it back to FL first I can recommend a really good one.

I second the plug for Beech Aero Club. Only bargain in aviation.

What part of Jax are you in? I was raised on the westside, in Wesconnett.

That might be the plan! Send me your recommendation for the paint shop, please! I’m on the Westside off Pritchard and 295. I’m active duty Military , so I’m still getting familiar with the city

 

[Naithan Scott]

i would consider the possibility that it is cheaper to paint it in FL than in phoenix. I don’t know that for sure but it seems likely based on the little I know.

Yeah I’m leaning towards that idea now

 

[frfly172]

The shop at Bartow does very good work.

 

[Half Fast]

That might be the plan! Send me your recommendation for the paint shop, please! I’m on the Westside off Pritchard and 295. I’m active duty Military , so I’m still getting familiar with the city

PM sent. The shop is Ace Aircraft Painting in Bartow. https://aceaircraftrefinishing.com/ Outstanding work, great folks to work with.

I know the area of Jax your in. When I was a kid we lived a few blocks south of Wesconnett Blvd.

 

[2-Bit Speed]

That might be the plan! Send me your recommendation for the paint shop, please! I’m on the Westside off Pritchard and 295. I’m active duty Military , so I’m still getting familiar with the city

Navy?

 

[Half Fast]

Navy?

Almost a given when you combine "military" with "Jacksonville."