Buying My Own Personal Plane
07-17-2017, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by hindsight2020
10K is def on the high side for a used lycoming O-320/360 crank. 30K is def on the high side for an O320/360 overhaul, unless you're doing all accessories too on a high faluting name-premium shop to new limits. I'm with the gallery on here, on a vintage cherokee (140/180/basically anything fixed gear hershey bar wing), you're better off swapping the motor for another used one or doing a more aggressive shopping for a field overhaul. But your money, your circus. At least you don't have angle valve cylinders like I do. Pricey. I'm an IRAN guy though, I have a lot more risk tolerance to running Lycomings on-condition. To each their own.
04-23-2018, 10:52 AM
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my biggest dream is also having an own airplane. Just visited the expo.. its amazing what kind of new planes are there... I hope I ll be rich one day 
Originally Posted by jetlag q
i would suggest buying a plane with like minded individuals. so you share the cost.
04-27-2018, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by carlapilot
and fuel cost doesn't matter?
like if you have a plane which uses 95 ? much more cheaper than 100LL
like if you have a plane which uses 95 ? much more cheaper than 100LL
The 2-place RV of course depends upon which RV and which engine, but cruising at 6 gal per hour is pretty cheap as airplanes go either way. A lot of fun for the money, if you don't need the extra seats or cargo lift. Avionics are infinitely cheaper and often better than most certified aircraft. Insurance may be a little higher, especially if you are low time or if it's a tailwheel model.
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