Doing some desk flying today and was watching this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scuTUnj_AJo

Has anyone done a ground up project with Bushliner and willing to share the experience, thoughts etc?

Many thanks...

Be careful.

Thanks - sounds like customer gives ARC / Bushliner an A+ ..... can't get much better than that

I know Kyle. Nothing he's doing is cheap and he won't cut corners.

His personal C170B is a beast.

There were a few less than stellar reviews from a few years ago:

https://backcountrypilot.org/forum/bran ... 0-gw-22291

Highfloat wrote:Thanks - sounds like customer gives ARC / Bushliner an A+ ..... can't get much better than that

What customer?

This is what Corefile wrote in the link that was provided in this thread:

"Yep - my plane is up ARC (they are the ones doing the Bushliner)…... But I have had a very good experience working with that crew up there.....I've been very happy with the work that has been completed, I've gone up to the shop a few times to check on the work as its progressed. I've been really happy with the communication as we discuss the different options of the rebuild, as some of the unexpected issues have popped up (what are the options, cost, improvements, etc) - we communicate daily about the plane - and its been there since October. So while I know some have their opinions - my experience has be A+"

Their work is probably just fine from following corefiles thread. That plane will be amazing. I don't even want to think about what the final bill will be, plus the 2 years down time though.

As far as I can tell they have not finished any project yet. Corefile's looks to be in the lead after 2 years

Thanks for all the feedback - I'll keep following along with Corefile

My dealings with bushliner on several smaller projects has been A+

I haven’t updated my “engine is toast” thread for a while (I figured folks were getting tired of the long post). I’m still a satisfied Bushliner customer - I’m extremely pleased with the work and craftsmanship. It’s taken a little longer then I wanted - but I keep adding things as we go, so I’m partly to blame They are doing some very interesting things up there - they have some big plans for the future and I for one think it’s going to be great for those looking to fly, modernize, and maintain these aircraft.

I’m coming up on 2 years at Bushliner in Aug - we are getting close - the finish line is in sight.

I go visit Bushliner quite often, I can definitely see there is a passion to make their work with perfection, those are full restorations, once finished, those planes will be better than when they left the factory.
The attention to detail is impressive.

His proto-bushliner 170B (same one in the photo above) is currently listed on Skywagons.com.

denalipilot wrote:His proto-bushliner 170B (same one in the photo above) is currently listed on Skywagons.com.

I'm surprised that he would sell that airplane to skywagons.com or have them broker it, instead of selling it himself.
If it's all the description says it is, seems like it would almost sell itself.

hotrod180 wrote:

denalipilot wrote:His proto-bushliner 170B (same one in the photo above) is currently listed on Skywagons.com.

I'm surprised that he would sell that airplane to skywagons.com or have them broker it, instead of selling it himself.
If it's all the description says it is, seems like it would almost sell itself.

The bigger question is why he would want to sell this airplane ? It would seem to me this plane would have incredible sentimental value to him.


Josh

For a quarter of a million dollars it will require a special kind of buyer.

FWIW
https://bushliner.com/180-185/

bat443 wrote:For a quarter of a million dollars it will require a special kind of buyer.

“Special” indeed