So I'm considering a Bucker Jungmann. If I do, I'll probably have to sell my Kaydet.

Anybody who's flown both (All two or three of you!) want to offer up an opinion?

Thanks!

I'm dreaming of a fun toy like a Stearman or Bucker someday after a hangar build, so I'm interested to hear about ownership of a Bucker as well! (I hope you don't mind me jumping into your thread, Daniel!)

Thread headline reads like a legal case.

Doesn’t answer your question but there are about 3 or 4 (or 5) Buckers at Gillespie Field in San Diego and another one at Pauma Valley about 20 miles away. Something to keep in mind if you buy or get serious about buying one. They would be a great resource, don’t know any phone numbers but seems like a very high concentration of Buckers.
Good luck,

I've seen their videos. Those cats fly a nice four-ship. There's a really nice Jungmeister at SXP, too,

There are a couple of "pods" of Buckers and their tribe around the country. St. Augustine, Idaho and Texas, too.

I'm learning more everyday.

Bucker Jungmann is the nicest flying airplane I’ve ever owned. The Stearman is a total dump truck in comparison. I had 150 hp Tigre but try to find one with a Lycoming if you can.

It’s a Stradavarius.

Bucker wins. I got your PM, I’ll give you a shout tomorrow.

Same with me, PM me, I had mine for 5 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS2FGU1UM7o

Anna Walker at Old Warden with a 150-horse Tigre powered-Jungmann. 2:51 just blows my mind.

Pictures required, of course

As another poster mentioned, the Stearman is a truck compared to the Bucker. Most airplanes are trucks compared to the Bucker. When it comes to balance and handling, it's the standard from all other airplanes are measured against.

The Jungmanns are easier to land, do better acro, etc.. The Stearman has more room, and with the round engine is more classic bi-planey. If you want to look cool, give rides, and impress non-aviators with stories of your "warbird", get the Stearman. If you want a truly pure flying experience, get the Bucker.

Most Buckers have been retrofitted with a parallel valve 360 Lycoming, and this is a good conversion. It takes some weight off, and if they mount it correctly it doesn't screw up the balance. The Tigres actually perform well, but they are flying leaks. The Lycoming can be worked on by any A&P anywhere.

The only reason we got rid of our Bucker is because we also have an RV-8. The 8 is one of the few airplanes that flies as nice as the Bucker, but it has a canopy which matters in Wisconsin winters....oh and it goes 220mph.

Two totally different animals..

Bücker: Stradivarius
Stearman: Bass

Bücker: Ferrari
Stearman: Caterpillar

Bücker: Riva Tritone
Stearman: Grand Banks trawler.

Bücker: Pavarotti
Stearman: Elvis

There is absolutely no better acro mount than the German masterpiece. Even though it is not as quick or even brutal as the Pitts Special, aerobatics in the 'Book are nearly idyllic.
And remember that the ü in Bücker makes the pronunciation "Booker".

TN

Oh, I have the Stearman, it’s the Bücker I’m considering. Thanks for the thoughts!

That looks like Jeff Rowland's airplane.

Thanks, Mike. I just heard about a Widgeon that may be coming up on an off-market status. Let me know if I can put you in touch with the guy. Not my cup o' tea.