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Post subject: Hello from California Posted: 13 Mar 2019, 18:55 |
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Joined: 11/25/15 Posts: 17 Post Likes: +9
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Hi beechtalk,
I’ve lurked on this forum for a couple years and learned a lot. Soon I’ll have my own aircraft and still feel like I need to learn even more. So I’m reaching out to people who have been there and done that because the airplane buying process seems a bit overwhelming at times.
I’m a private pilot with instrument rating who is now in the process of buying his first plane. It’s going to be a Beech Sundowner. I’m trying to get the prebuy inspection done next week and was wondering if there are any specific issues known to exist with C23s that should be looked for during a pre buy.
Thanks
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Post subject: Re: Hello from California Posted: 13 Mar 2019, 22:12 |
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Joined: 12/26/16 Posts: 110 Post Likes: +63 Location: Hernando, Ms
Aircraft: 7ECA, B19
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You need to join Beech Aero Club. Lots of owners and great info there. Best $50 you'll invest in aviation. http://www.beechaeroclub.org/homeSully
_________________ Sully
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Post subject: Re: Hello from California Posted: 13 Mar 2019, 23:51 |
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Joined: 11/25/15 Posts: 17 Post Likes: +9
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Thanks Sully, I registered, now waiting for confirmation email.
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Post subject: Re: Hello from California Posted: 14 Mar 2019, 00:08 |
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Joined: 02/10/12 Posts: 440 Post Likes: +185 Location: kccr
Aircraft: C23
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What year C23? Not to sure $50 is a good deal.. I’m a member now but was out for a couple of years didn’t miss much, if anything. Won’t do it next year. If you got $50 you don’t need you might be able to get a question answered you can’t find elsewhere, but a Sundowner is just another old airplane the gear pucks are a special issue. Keyswitch AD and Tail attachment point AD are non issues. Certain engine variations with musketeers can be problematic after that just another airplane. Beech Aero club forum is Very low volume and Handful people answer most of the questions. Probably shouldn’t say it but that’s the way I see it. Beechtalk is all you need!!
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Post subject: Re: Hello from California Posted: 14 Mar 2019, 02:25 |
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Joined: 01/13/11 Posts: 1716 Post Likes: +878 Location: San Francisco, CA
Aircraft: C 150
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Username Protected wrote: Thanks John, I’m at 1O3. Is that Lakeport? I am nearby in Marin County.
_________________ Tom Schiff CA 35 San Rafael/Smith Ranch airport.
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Post subject: Re: Hello from California Posted: 14 Mar 2019, 13:41 |
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Joined: 08/14/15 Posts: 178 Post Likes: +34 Location: Groveland, CA (E45)
Aircraft: GS1, JA30
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Username Protected wrote: Hi beechtalk,
I’ve lurked on this forum for a couple years and learned a lot. Soon I’ll have my own aircraft and still feel like I need to learn even more. So I’m reaching out to people who have been there and done that because the airplane buying process seems a bit overwhelming at times.
I’m a private pilot with instrument rating who is now in the process of buying his first plane. It’s going to be a Beech Sundowner. I’m trying to get the prebuy inspection done next week and was wondering if there are any specific issues known to exist with C23s that should be looked for during a pre buy.
Thanks Welcome, Seth. We're up at E45 with our A36 and other toys. If the plane is nearby, consider Honeycutt Aviation for the pre-buy or maybe Trivalley Aviation in Livermore. Both know A LOT about Beechcraft planes. Jeremy
_________________ Glastar N97BM and SuperSTOL N119AM at E45 in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Post subject: Re: Hello from California Posted: 22 Mar 2019, 09:13 |
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Joined: 06/25/18 Posts: 1
Aircraft: Sundowner C23
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Username Protected wrote: You need to join Beech Aero Club. Lots of owners and great info there. Best $50 you'll invest in aviation. http://www.beechaeroclub.org/homeSully I agree with Sully... I bought a '75 Sundowner last year and signed up for BAC. They have saved me so much in time and money while upgrading my plane. I paid the $50 (worth $500) and even get personal one on one help from them along with mountains of info in the forums. Examples: Donuts, Wing Tip Strobes. Black Duct Cancer, Manuals, POH and Parts Lists, Mouse Hunt, Shoulder Restraints, Fuel Filter and Cap issues, Interior Upgrades, Panel Upgrades... I could go on and on. Even my MX asks me now... What did the guys (gals) recommend. Dan
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Post subject: Re: Hello from California Posted: 23 Mar 2019, 16:02 |
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Joined: 04/14/18 Posts: 2
Aircraft: C172
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Username Protected wrote: What year C23? Not to sure $50 is a good deal.. I’m a member now but was out for a couple of years didn’t miss much, if anything. Won’t do it next year. If you got $50 you don’t need you might be able to get a question answered you can’t find elsewhere, but a Sundowner is just another old airplane the gear pucks are a special issue. Keyswitch AD and Tail attachment point AD are non issues. Certain engine variations with musketeers can be problematic after that just another airplane. Beech Aero club forum is Very low volume and Handful people answer most of the questions. Probably shouldn’t say it but that’s the way I see it. Beechtalk is all you need!! I have had the exact opposite experience with BAC. I bought a Beech Super Musketeer and the knowledge and support from the membership there has been invaluable. Negotiated group rates for aviation gear has saved me many years of $50 as well. If you own any of the Baby Beeches it is money well spent.
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