Buying an aircraft for timebuilding
02-26-2014, 01:33 PM
#31
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I bought a Cessna 150 right after I got my private, and it has been the cheapest way to get hours. It is really nice to be able to go fly whenever the weather is good and not have to hassle with trying to find an airplane to rent on nice days. Also, I agree with the guy that said fly at night, night and xc hours are the hours that are hard to come by in your training
02-26-2014, 02:59 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by Goldenflight
AGREE!!! and I second the piper cherokee.. if you can get a small taildragger it will make you an even better pilot (rudder skills)
It WILL make you a better pilot.
I've always had respect for anyone who had a few hundred hours tailwheel.
02-27-2014, 06:58 AM
#34
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If you are interested in splitting an aircraft, I live in the Dallas area and I work a 80/30 on my overseas rotation. I'm looking at doing the same thing buying one or leasing one for my month off and flying as many hours as I can get. I got my PPL with only 42 hours in 13 days back in November. Let me know if you are interested. I'm an A&P mechanic also, I don't have my IA yet.
02-27-2014, 11:48 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by Chaneyjd
If you are interested in splitting an aircraft, I live in the Dallas area and I work a 80/30 on my overseas rotation. I'm looking at doing the same thing buying one or leasing one for my month off and flying as many hours as I can get. I got my PPL with only 42 hours in 13 days back in November. Let me know if you are interested. I'm an A&P mechanic also, I don't have my IA yet.
Email me and we can discuss stevenicholson84[at]gmail.com
02-27-2014, 11:50 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by Goldenflight
deftone, do you have any hours or ratings? I suggest at least getting your private first without buying a plane to make sure buying and flying a plane is something you want to do.
I would like to wait until I get the rating first!
02-27-2014, 11:50 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by SGALLO
Check out a Bellanca Super Viking! I bought one after my instrument several years ago and It definately helped me out. One of if not the best value out there for a high performance piston single.
02-27-2014, 02:12 PM
#39
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Originally Posted by deftone
I like the super vikings, but was concerned by maintenance costs.
Bellanca's have wood wings.......so...... your everyday A&P wouldn't exactly know what they are looking at. With that said, they are a great cruiser and fun to fly
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