BACKGROUND AND PROJECT COMMENTS:
The Grumman Goose (Geese plural) was first built in 1937 in Bethpage, NY. It is a fully amphibious airplane and was originally used as a weekend commuter plane for the affluent, so they could fly their plane to and from Manhattan. Soon the versatility and usefullness of the Goose was discovered and many of them made their way to the coast for passenger and cargo flying. This Goose came to us from pacific Coastal. It is already stripped and some of the controls are already painted.
For more information on the Saab 340A:
Click here for the Pacific Coastal Website.
Click here for a more detailed history and specs on the Grumman Goose.
- Day 1 - Tuesday - Pane finally arrived after a delay for maintenance and the crew could get to work. Sanding and washing will be completed today, along with etching and alodining. Afterwards the plane is left till the next day to dry before piming.
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- Day 2 - Wednesday - Crews arrived at 7am to start priming. By mid-day the first color is applied. The second shift came later in the evening, after the first color had time to dry and the second coat was applied. By 3am on Thursday all of the colors are on and the AC will be ready for pic-up on Friday.
   
   
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