Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

[Desertdawg]

So my son and me are coming back from a dump run, we take the scenic drive through the Stead airport. Drive past the old Bear Cave it looks like bent wings through the window.

Stop, walk over and jump my short ass up past the window and sure enough, there's a corsair in there.

Its light blue and has a what looks like a skull and crossbones on the front cowling?

Anyone know something?

[GRNDP51]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Anyone know something?

Yes and no... 99% sure if it’s a light blue Corsair with skull and crossbones it’s the ex-Chuck Wentworth N11Y. I think Joel was ferrying it to the new owner last month and it shows that it’s being transferred to “Gary Heck”. I guess he would be the new owner. Don’t know why it’s at Stead though. Maybe Gary’s a racer

[Desertdawg]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Yes and no... 99% sure if it’s a light blue Corsair with skull and crossbones it’s the ex-Chuck Wentworth N11Y. I think Joel was ferrying it to the new owner last month and it shows that it’s being transferred to “Gary Heck”. I guess he would be the new owner. Don’t know why it’s at Stead though. Maybe Gary’s a racer

Thats it.

https://www.skytamer.com/Goodyear_FG-1D.html

Thanks for the reply young man.

[Kegger]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Gary Heck is the head of Korbel in Guerneville, CA. The pending registration for N11Y matches the Korbel Winery address. I understand he's also into drag racing. Maybe we will see this Corsair on the course!

[GRNDP51]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Gary Heck is the head of Korbel in Guerneville, CA. The pending registration for N11Y matches the Korbel Winery address. I understand he's also into drag racing. Maybe we will see this Corsair on the course!

I was trying to find out more info on Gary Heck, appreciate the notes! Wineries, Sherman Smoot, relationships... hmmm... Interesting that it's in the Bear Cave. I wonder how that came to be? Hope she's there waiting for PRS!!!

[Race5]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Owner is storing it in Stead for a few month before it moves to it's new home in CA.

[Lon Moer]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Owner is storing it in Stead for a few month before it moves to it's new home in CA.

Santa Rosa or Shellville?

[Samuel]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

It would look just fine with race numbers on it!

https://youtu.be/SCxPAEdP-iI

[Desertdawg]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Samual,

Thats a nice air to air shot. Yes, she would look awesome rounding the pylons.

And he sure would get some enjoyment using her that way.

[Race5]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Santa Rosa or Shellville?

Not sure

[RAD2LTR]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

I have to guess its going to Santa Rosa or possibly the Nut Tree. I haven't heard anything about a new Corsair at Schellville. The Couches P51H is now based at Nut tree, so its possible that they are trying to entice more Warbirds there.

Will

[Lockheed Bob]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Unless they just have it rounding the pylons stock they would need a lot of mods to really race it & I think those days are over. Just my opinion. It looks great as is.

[Desertdawg]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Bob,

Yes, just to watch him fly and experience the sound is all me and my grandkids would expect. No race numbers needed.

Come to Reno fly them low around the pylons!

[Airrace7]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

Gary lives in Santa Rosa and is the owner of Korbel Winery. The winery is located in Gurneville. Most likely choice would be storing it in Santa Rosa, he only lives a few miles from the Santa Rosa airport. He probably has it in Nevada for tax purposes like Vicky did with her P51 Mustang.

[Desertdawg]

Re: Corsair Hiding In Old Stead Bear Cave 3-14-2020

[QUOTE=Airrace7;139824 He probably has it in Nevada for tax purposes like Vicky did with her P51 Mustang.[/QUOTE]

Bingo, that's it. 90 days before bringing it back to CA

In case he cruises by this site? Maybe I can get a invite whenever he's up here checking her out so I can drive over and take some shots.

Some shots on the Stead ramp when she's leaving