I also like getting old trainers from people. Give them a little TLC and they still have plenty of life to pass on to someone just getting started .
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I have a lot of old stuff that was given to me and over time a lot of it gets used. I usually take it and if it's total crap I can trash it later. I love it when someone gives me an old trainer, I may not need it today but when someone wants to learn to fly I just do some repairs, mount some old gear and engine and I'm ready to go. The gear may not be the best but it often serves a purpose. When I'm finished teaching I always let the student fly that plane on there own, if it crashes so be it, nothing lost.