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Post subject: hi, learning about Beechcraft aircraft  Posted: 05 Mar 2014, 19:52 |
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Hi, I'm looking for a family airplane! I need 5 seats, vfr ok, prefer fixed gear, but would consider retracts. What Beech models would ya'll recommend? Id like to stay under $50,000
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Post subject: Re: hi, learning about Beechcraft aircraft Posted: 05 Mar 2014, 20:23 |
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Username Protected wrote: Hi, I'm looking for a family airplane! I need 5 seats, vfr ok, prefer fixed gear, but would consider retracts. What Beech models would ya'll recommend? Id like to stay under $50,000
Boyce I don't know if you're going to find a 36 for under $50K that won't cost you money after the purchase. The 5th seat is useless in a 33 or a 35. Have you looked at a Cherokee 6?
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Post subject: Re: hi, learning about Beechcraft aircraft Posted: 05 Mar 2014, 20:26 |
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The Cherokee is high on my list. I should have also mentioned I fly from sea level with 300nm or less trips 99% of time...
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Post subject: Re: hi, learning about Beechcraft aircraft Posted: 05 Mar 2014, 22:06 |
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I'm 5'8" and 180, wife 145, kids are young still 6, 8 and 9 years old...
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Post subject: Re: hi, learning about Beechcraft aircraft Posted: 05 Mar 2014, 22:11 |
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Username Protected wrote: I'm 5'8" and 180, wife 145, kids are young still 6, 8 and 9 years old... They will quickly grow out of the 5th seat in the 33 or 35.
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Post subject: Re: hi, learning about Beechcraft aircraft Posted: 05 Mar 2014, 22:42 |
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Thanks for the info guys.
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Post subject: Re: hi, learning about Beechcraft aircraft Posted: 06 Mar 2014, 13:51 |
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Username Protected wrote: Hi, I'm looking for a family airplane! I need 5 seats, vfr ok, prefer fixed gear, but would consider retracts. What Beech models would ya'll recommend? Id like to stay under $50,000
Boyce Beech, fixed gear, 5 seats = Beech Super w/ the third row.
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Post subject: Re: hi, learning about Beechcraft aircraft Posted: 06 Mar 2014, 14:08 |
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Boyce.....my last plane was a Cherokee Six PA32-260. I don't believe you'll find any single engine aircraft that will do more for less. Dirt simple systems....and fairly reasonable and straight forward, as aircraft go, to maintain.  You're not gonna get a $50K Bonanza to do that..... 
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