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Post subject: soon to be first time owner (I hope!)  Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 11:25 |
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Joined: 05/09/12
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Location: Omaha, NE (MLE)
Aircraft: 1969 V35A
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Hi everyone, My name is Margaret. I normally fly Cessnas, but I'm trying to change that. Have about 400hrs; got my instrument this winter and am really enjoying it. I actually learned in NJ (N87 and then TTN) but now fly out of IN (BMG). (Actually, before anyone comments, I really do like Cessnas, just not quite enough to buy one - have been lucky enough to be in a C182 G1000 for the last few months, which is amazing!) Anyway, my husband and I are looking for a plane right now. We both travel for work a lot and have family a few states away, so first we decided that we want a decent xcountry plane. Then I decided completely irrationally that it has to be complex, and our budget decided that it has to be old. And, finally, I admitted, reluctantly, after a test flight in a Mooney, that what I really wanted was a Bonanza... my husband laughed a lot and then said, "Why not?" You see, back in the day, my PPL instructor had a V35B which he graciously let me fly a bit. And so I was hooked... This whole thing is very exciting but actually kind of scary. We're going to own a plane before we own a house!  Margaret
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Post subject: Re: soon to be first time owner (I hope!) Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 11:40 |
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Username Protected wrote: With airplane prices as they are, the aircraft may turn out to be a better "investment" than a house!
Good luck with the search. I just bought a house, and would love to get an airplane. I can't quite justify it right now (student loans), but I do have this inkling in the back of my mind that if I'm going to buy, now is the time. You think there's any truth to that?
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Post subject: Re: soon to be first time owner (I hope!) Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 15:25 |
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Username Protected wrote: With airplane prices as they are, the aircraft may turn out to be a better "investment" than a house!
Good luck with the search. I just bought a house, and would love to get an airplane. I can't quite justify it right now (student loans), but I do have this inkling in the back of my mind that if I'm going to buy, now is the time. You think there's any truth to that?
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Post subject: Re: soon to be first time owner (I hope!) Posted: 15 Jun 2012, 16:42 |
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Location: Omaha, NE (MLE)
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Username Protected wrote: With airplane prices as they are, the aircraft may turn out to be a better "investment" than a house!
Good luck with the search. Thanks! And so much more fun than a house (I say as the long-term renter...). 
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Post subject: Re: soon to be first time owner (I hope!) Posted: 15 Jun 2012, 18:04 |
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Username Protected wrote: With airplane prices as they are, the aircraft may turn out to be a better "investment" than a house!
Good luck with the search.
I would agree....lest you think the sky is going to fall. Think about it....since the stone age man has been overwhelmed with a desire to fly....it ain't going to disappear too quickly. Europe is a worse case scenario...without getting political, you can't tax your way to prosperity. It's what killed aviation there. I doubt our culture will tolerate much more of the current nonsense. Quality airplanes are a steal right now.
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Post subject: Re: soon to be first time owner (I hope!) Posted: 18 Jun 2012, 23:11 |
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Welcome to BT Margaret. Older Bo's are fine and great - I love mine and it was what my budget would allow with a mortgage, 2 kids, and their need for college.
Get a good prebuy, get what you want on it, respect an older plane, be proactive in your maintenance, and fly often... You and I have just about the same amount of experience. That advice given is not from my experience, but given to me as well and can't poke a hole in it's logic.
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Post subject: Re: soon to be first time owner (I hope!) Posted: 30 Jun 2012, 23:40 |
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Welcome. As you search, keep in mind the S35....it's the beSt of the bunch!  Don't forget to add your location to your info. Somebody near you may have a lead on a good airplane.
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