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Giving Your Airplane a Face-Lift and Tummy Tuck

Here's how to justify the cost of new paint and interior for your aircraft.

A look at the new paint job on FLYING contributor Les Abend's Piper Arrow. [Courtesy: Les Abend]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The author undertook a significant exterior repaint of his Piper Arrow, a project necessitated by the discovery of an unairworthy wing during a pre-buy inspection and its subsequent replacement.
  • Following the exterior renovation, the 51-year-old aircraft's aging interior was completely refurbished, addressing worn elements and introducing customized features for improved comfort and aesthetics.
  • The interior transformation was masterfully executed by George Mitri of Sky Comforts, whose exceptional design skills, passion for aviation, and inspiring personal background are highlighted as key to the project's success.
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Who doesn’t love that new car smell? And if it’s in an airplane, even better. When George Mitri and his wife, Debbie, of Sky Comforts (www.skycomforts.com) presented me with the finished product of their hard work on the interior of our Piper Arrow, my first reaction was a gleaming smile. The fragrance of new leather that wafted out the open cockpit door was intoxicating. But more on that later.

When the airplane was first purchased seven and a half years ago, the exterior paint condition and design was a little dated.

Les Abend

Les Abend is a retired, 34-year veteran of American Airlines, attempting to readjust his passion for flying airplanes in the lower flight levels—without the assistance of a copilot.

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