Hello Twin Otter23

Where you say “It might also surprise some people that many museums often actually talk to each other before they take items on loan. In several situations I’ve also been involved in providing feedback for what almost amounts to a ‘reference’ before other museums take something on loan.” that is all well and good but you only get one side of the story I would think, as an example if the other museum/collection has attempted to grab something of value because no written agreement was in place then they are going to defend there actions and call the poor owner every name under the sun for wanting what is rightfully his/hers! There are a lot of crooks in this game and a lot of money to made out of peoples passion. I have been bitten once by loaning something and would never do it again without something in writing so there can be no miss understandings. I think Newark seems to be on top of its game and a trustworthy place but you dont have to go to far up the road and I can assure you its not the case!

Regards

Jon

Hi Mark

I would think given time you could be onto a winner as there are plenty of airframes in collections which are in need of replacement parts because the originals have rotted out and just not available anymore! I’m thinking of the all the mag/alloy castings that turn to powder and leave the aircraft in a dangerous state! Plenty of cockpit collectors after hard to find throttle castings etc, gateguards uk who do the fibreglass replicas maybe on your list? The down side is the preservation scene can be clique so getting started is hard! I would suggest that maybe you do something to demo your work and get it featured in the glossy mags?

Regards

Jon

I cannot help you but wish you luck with your search, just google airfields and use G-INFO to find owners etc but sure you already knew that! I have just done the same with an Aztec and its going well! Whats your plan for the 182 when you find one?