Awesome! Another noob with questions!!! 141
01-06-2020, 06:50 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Buying a plane for the purpose of saving money on training and time building is a risky tactic which can pay off. Typically you can sell it when you're done for about what you paid for it.
The gotcha is if you have a big unexpected maintenance expense it can cost $20-30K+
Could be worth it if you can afford to write a check like that.
The gotcha is if you have a big unexpected maintenance expense it can cost $20-30K+
Could be worth it if you can afford to write a check like that.
01-08-2020, 10:02 AM
#22
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Joined APC: Dec 2019
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Originally Posted by Aloft0442
Are you a student there?
That's awesome man hopefully I'll see you up there someday.
Going for my first flight tomorrow. I have a ton of questions for them I hope the have good answers.
I've been debating lately if I should take some of my annuity out to pay for it.
01-16-2020, 09:26 AM
#24
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
That works for routine mx, but not if you need a new motor.
01-16-2020, 10:25 AM
#25
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Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
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Originally Posted by kevbo
Changing an engine is NOT difficult. Much like yard work, its probably not worth your time considering how A&Ps will work for less than that.
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