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    Aircraft Serial Number: 340 Model : Starduster Too SA300 Engine: Lycoming T0-360 SER Aircraft Year: 1997
From the September 1999 Newsletter: When most folks think of a truly “fun” airplane, they thing of a Cub, an ultralight, or a biplane. Buck Rado built a truly “fun” plane: his Starduster Too. Buck says he always loved airplanes but didn’t get his license until 1976. He promptly bought and restored a 1941 Taylorcraft that he flew until five years ago. The Starduster Too was started over 15 years ago from plans and work proceeded as time and budget allowed. Buck retired several years ago and went to work on the plane full time for three years. The first flight took place in January 1998. The Starduster Too has a tube and fabric fuselage with wooden wing spar and ribs. A Lycoming IO-360 180hp engine pulls the plane along at 100-105 knots cruise. The panel is almost full IFR with plenty of gadgets in both cockpits. The eye-catching paint scheme was “borrowed” from another Starduster in California. Drop by Milton and see this beautiful plane. While there, look at Gene Hudkins’ award winning Starduster Too, too. |