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re: O-T aviators, recommend me a basic airplane
Posted on 2/7/17 at 9:30 pm to JamalSanders
Posted on 2/7/17 at 9:30 pm to JamalSanders
Gravitating to to low.
I like the wider gear placement for crosswind landings.
I like the wider gear placement for crosswind landings.
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Posted on 2/7/17 at 9:30 pm to Napoleon
How hard is it to get ifr rated?
Posted on 2/7/17 at 9:38 pm to Paul Allen
Cessna 172
I have Bonanza V 35
I have Bonanza V 35
Posted on 2/7/17 at 9:40 pm to TrueTiger
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Gravitating to to low.
Well then I'd get the Cherokee. That's what I fly unless I am taking pictures.
Posted on 2/7/17 at 9:45 pm to Napoleon
quote:
owning a small plane, is you just can't do what you want
There are many reasons for that, the primary one is for your own safety and your passengers.
This post was edited on 2/7/17 at 9:48 pm
Posted on 2/7/17 at 9:48 pm to TrueTiger
I'd recommend that you hire a pilot that flies daily. If you can't afford a pilot don't buy one.
Posted on 2/7/17 at 9:52 pm to TrueTiger
I would never fly on a
But I hate flying
quote:
used entry level plane
But I hate flying
This post was edited on 2/7/17 at 9:53 pm
Posted on 2/7/17 at 9:58 pm to TrueTiger
The Piper Cherokee is easier to fly and more forgiving on landings. Basically lands itself. Cessna 172 is nose heavy on landing as compared to it but okay when flying level. Both are reliable. Look around and see what is available and pick the one that seems like the best buy given the flying hours and history.
Posted on 2/7/17 at 9:59 pm to TrueTiger
172
Posted on 2/7/17 at 11:41 pm to TrueTiger
I loved flying the piper. 172 not so much. Just my Personal preference
Posted on 2/8/17 at 12:26 am to TrueTiger
Stop and pick me up at KLFT and I'll pay for gas!
Sincerely,
OT Poor, Student Pilot
Sincerely,
OT Poor, Student Pilot
Posted on 2/8/17 at 7:19 am to Tiger2763
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Look around and see what is available and pick the one that seems like the best buy given the flying hours and history.
This.
The biggest concern is finding a small plane with low "Since Major Overhaul" (SMOH) hours. I've always been told you can get about 2,000hrs before having to overhaul again. Of course that depends on a lot of factors, but a decent rule of thumb to keep in mind when looking. I haven't had to pay for a Major yet, but from what I understand it's in the neighborhood of $15k-$20k.
Aside from electronics platform, that's one major reason you'll see such a price disparity between otherwise seemingly comparable aircraft.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 7:23 am to TrueTiger
I assume you know about 2020 ADS-B mandate.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 7:25 am to Rebelgator
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F-18
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:15 am to TrueTiger
Get a Doctor Killer
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:12 pm to Traveler
I mean mainly you can't just change your interior or add in new avionics.
Also the engines are simpler than a 1960's VW.
Safety my arse, it's regulations that go too far in many ways.
Also the engines are simpler than a 1960's VW.
Safety my arse, it's regulations that go too far in many ways.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:15 pm to SeasonOfSam
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haven't had to pay for a Major yet, but from what I understand it's in the neighborhood of $15k-$20k.
this pisses me off too. It's a horizontally opposed air cooled engine.
I mean if it was a car motor it would cost $800 for the block and pistons and heads.
Yet the aviation industry intentionally keeps GA out of the average person's hands.
Plane engines are like a mix of an old VW and a riding lawnmower. Simple simple simple.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:16 pm to Loungefly85
V tailed Bonanzas are pretty though.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:17 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
I just bought a F-22. Super cruise really comes in handy when trying to get home from late business meetings.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:19 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
i can fly our 206 with my toes
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