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O-T aviators, recommend me a basic airplane

Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:15 pm
Posted by TrueTiger
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:15 pm
I'm looking at used entry level planes and have narrowed it down to Piper Cherokee or Cessna 172.

Leaning to Piper, but interested in any experienced thoughts.
Posted by Rebelgator
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:16 pm to
F-18
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:17 pm to
Origami?
Posted by ehidal1
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:17 pm to
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Piper Cherokee

Indian (feather) porn star?
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G-5
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Posted by Tigerpaw123
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Super Cub
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That's what killed Glen Frey
Posted by PaperPaintball92
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If you're a real OT baller
Posted by Arbengal
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:21 pm to
172. Much more stable airplane. Check out 182 if possible.
Posted by Paul Allen
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:21 pm to
Cub > Cherokee
Posted by Ace Midnight
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:24 pm to
Cessna 172 or 182

Piper Cherokee or Archer
Posted by GeauxxxTigers23
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:25 pm to
What are you planning on using it for?
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:26 pm to
172. Easy to find parts if you need them too
Posted by DevilDogTiger
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:26 pm to
MO20, SR22, or COL3

ETA the sirus can be equipped with a parachute if you or the plane fricks up
This post was edited on 2/7/17 at 8:28 pm
Posted by GetBackToWork
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:26 pm to
Whatever you do, buy a plane you can control if the engine fails. Every pilot I've ever known has endured engine failure at some point. Many twin engine planes have killed their owners when they couldn't control it with only one engine.
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:28 pm to
Posted by TrueTiger
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500 mile run between NOLA and Dallas about 2x a month.

(you haven't forgotten our venture have you?)
Posted by Rebelgator
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:29 pm to
Tell me more.
Posted by GeauxxxTigers23
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:31 pm to
quote:

500 mile run between NOLA and Dallas about 2x a month.

(you haven't forgotten our venture have you?)


Of course not.

I think the piper may be a little faster but I'm not sure. Cessna' are super easy to fly though and like someone else said easy to find parts and maintain although I'm sure Piper parts are readily available. Let me come fly with you when you get it bro.
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