Photos of N6192C by Don Krieger Sr.
As reported elsewhere on the Mite Site, N4138 (now a restoration project for owner Bob Pike) spent some time in Canada, then returned to the USA as N6192C in 1957. Once again, a Mite enthusiast has come through for us. Recently we received the following report and photos from Don Krieger, who owned the Mite back in the 70's.
2005-07-23
Hi Dave,
Sorry for the delayed response. Have e-mailed pics of N6192C (now N4138). The quality is not too good - you can use them however you like and/or alter them as you see fit.
One pic is in front of the hangar where I based the plane at Akron Municipal Airport. The others were at Columbia Airport, Columbia Station, Ohio (still open). My son and grandson surprised me by arriving in a Skyhawk that Sunday morning after I flew in for breakfast. (1974).
Like I told you before, N6192C was a great little plane. Yes, I do have the info about the hard landing at Edmonton while under Canadian registry and almost new. Ironically, I made my solo flight in a Canadian "bush" plane at Edmonton in 1947 while stationed there with the USAF and on detached duty with the RCAF at Edmonton airport. I thought my Mite a very easy plane to land, and flew it on instead of a stall, preferring hard top runways. Even after a failed airspeed indicator on take-off I was able to fly the pattern and land without difficulty.
Thanks for your interest. I shall continue to check the Mooney Mite Site. If I can help in any way, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Don Krieger Sr.
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Columbia Airport, Columbia Station, Ohio
24 July, 2005