Looking for a TB-9
07-22-2007 | 06:03 PM
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Looking for a TB-9
Hey gang, I need a little help here.
For a couple of summers in college, I flew a Socata Tampico, and absolutely loved the little French POS.
However, the plane was sold unexpectedly, and I haven't flown the model since.
Additionally, it's been quite a while since I flew something that wasn't the EMB145.
So, what I'm hoping to do is go fly a TB-9 since this will get me back in a piston AND back in the Tampico. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble finding an FBO that has one to rent. I'll even go fly the TB-10 if that's what it takes.
Does anybody know of a TB-9/10 for rent?
For a couple of summers in college, I flew a Socata Tampico, and absolutely loved the little French POS.
However, the plane was sold unexpectedly, and I haven't flown the model since.
Additionally, it's been quite a while since I flew something that wasn't the EMB145.
So, what I'm hoping to do is go fly a TB-9 since this will get me back in a piston AND back in the Tampico. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble finding an FBO that has one to rent. I'll even go fly the TB-10 if that's what it takes.
Does anybody know of a TB-9/10 for rent?
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07-22-2007 | 07:35 PM
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Call Parks College. They'd probably make you a great deal on one. There are only about 70 of them in the US and Parks accounts for 25 of them.
I have about 300 hours in said POS. Yeah, it's a good little airplane. Nice wide cabin, with room to stretch out. As long as it wasn't too cold, or too hot outside it was all good. I think it was one of the hardest to land pretty on a consistient basis. Gotta love that cruise speed! When you're building time hours are what matters...
I have about 300 hours in said POS. Yeah, it's a good little airplane. Nice wide cabin, with room to stretch out. As long as it wasn't too cold, or too hot outside it was all good. I think it was one of the hardest to land pretty on a consistient basis. Gotta love that cruise speed! When you're building time hours are what matters...
07-23-2007 | 11:21 AM
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Last I knew "officially" only students, faculty, staff, and alumni could rent them, but My guess is they would probably give you a checkout in it anyway. I'll see what i can find out and update you.
07-23-2007 | 03:31 PM
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07-23-2007 | 03:32 PM
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I'm giving some serious consideration to hitting a bar or two when I get back from my trip tomorrow. If your sim schedule allows it, do you have any interest in coming? I don't know who else from my end is in town, but you'd be more than welcome to bring any classmates. I know what a biatch TSA's training is.
I'm giving some serious consideration to hitting a bar or two when I get back from my trip tomorrow. If your sim schedule allows it, do you have any interest in coming? I don't know who else from my end is in town, but you'd be more than welcome to bring any classmates. I know what a biatch TSA's training is.
07-23-2007 | 04:21 PM
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