Owning a CJ-6
03-09-2016 | 02:24 PM
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Owning a CJ-6
The lady and I are looking at the possibility of owning a plane in the near future. She is working on her instrument and her goal is to become a part time CFI for fun while she works as a dispatcher. We both have some aerobatics time and would like to buy a CJ-6.
We plan on using that plane for the rest of her training and then eventually use it to teach in. We have flight benefits, so we don't need a plane for travel. This would be more of a plane to fly on the weekends for fun so range and payload are not that critical to us.
Anyone have any information of the costs of owning a CJ-6? The fuel burn does not seem too bad for the speed (13-15 gph), but what can we expect for maintenance and annuals? Also, the plane will be kept outside.
We plan on using that plane for the rest of her training and then eventually use it to teach in. We have flight benefits, so we don't need a plane for travel. This would be more of a plane to fly on the weekends for fun so range and payload are not that critical to us.
Anyone have any information of the costs of owning a CJ-6? The fuel burn does not seem too bad for the speed (13-15 gph), but what can we expect for maintenance and annuals? Also, the plane will be kept outside.
03-20-2016 | 05:32 AM
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I've never been in the cj 6 but have thrown the yak around. They are awesome.. that being said costs can get high.
As far as instructing in an experimental.... Well the fars get muddy and every fsdo has conflicted eachother.. that being said we went with the super decathelon.. After looking at many options.. certified plane.. full inverted negative g maneuvers.. ifr cert.. I could instruct primary through instrument, tailwheel and acro.. it gives the best chance of breaking even and having a personal aircraft..They are a great aircraft for the multi mission they fulfill.. I'm looking for another one right now.
Just my 2 cents...
As far as instructing in an experimental.... Well the fars get muddy and every fsdo has conflicted eachother.. that being said we went with the super decathelon.. After looking at many options.. certified plane.. full inverted negative g maneuvers.. ifr cert.. I could instruct primary through instrument, tailwheel and acro.. it gives the best chance of breaking even and having a personal aircraft..They are a great aircraft for the multi mission they fulfill.. I'm looking for another one right now.
Just my 2 cents...
03-20-2016 | 07:12 AM
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The lady and I are looking at the possibility of owning a plane in the near future. She is working on her instrument and her goal is to become a part time CFI for fun while she works as a dispatcher. We both have some aerobatics time and would like to buy a CJ-6.
We plan on using that plane for the rest of her training and then eventually use it to teach in. We have flight benefits, so we don't need a plane for travel. This would be more of a plane to fly on the weekends for fun so range and payload are not that critical to us.
Anyone have any information of the costs of owning a CJ-6? The fuel burn does not seem too bad for the speed (13-15 gph), but what can we expect for maintenance and annuals? Also, the plane will be kept outside.
We plan on using that plane for the rest of her training and then eventually use it to teach in. We have flight benefits, so we don't need a plane for travel. This would be more of a plane to fly on the weekends for fun so range and payload are not that critical to us.
Anyone have any information of the costs of owning a CJ-6? The fuel burn does not seem too bad for the speed (13-15 gph), but what can we expect for maintenance and annuals? Also, the plane will be kept outside.
If you are willing to go the experimental route I would look at Vans RV's. Lots of them out there with a huge pool of help keeping the aircraft maintained.
03-20-2016 | 08:43 AM
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You will not be able to instruct in a YAK other then getting a waiver from the FAA to conduct type specific training only. Basically you could do checkout flights. You need a certified aircraft if you intend to teach.
If you are willing to go the experimental route I would look at Vans RV's. Lots of them out there with a huge pool of help keeping the aircraft maintained.
If you are willing to go the experimental route I would look at Vans RV's. Lots of them out there with a huge pool of help keeping the aircraft maintained.
03-30-2016 | 08:04 PM
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