My mechanic hates them, but loves my Bo! He thinks the Bo flies better!

Ale,

First of all, Congrats on your new "plane".

I am going withhold my thoughts until my policy renewal in May.

I do want to tell you that I will be reading all the fine print on my policy renewal papers very carefully to make sure that this kind of aviation judgement & decision making does not permeate other areas of your work.

Hmm, seems quite the coincidence that Ale announces he has a new plane/expense the same day I get my renewel notice from his office.
Sure hope my rate isn't going up!

Congrats Ale!

as long as you keep the Cub and post Videos often..

Those are still the short-legged ones ? They have certainly hit an attractive price point. I have heard good things about that autopilot.
Are those upgrade expenses something that can be written off under section 179 ?

I don't understand the justification of "Business Plane." Mine, too, but mine is still a Bo.

I do get the appeal of the chute. Just not enough to give up a plane that flies and looks like it does. Not to mention, I'd really miss the feeling and the way it looks when you pull that gear in. I love that. Still.

But you're still flying! Keeping the main thing the main thing. Enjoy!

I think I figured it out. He has maxed out his Bo business and now he is going to go get all the Cirrus business.

Congrats Alej!!

Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding. We have a winner!

Going from a single vintage Bo to a "two plane hanger" seems to indicate that business is doing well. That is always a good thing.

I really do not investigate into "higer end / price" planes like the Cirrus. But it does seem like for a recent vintage plane (up to 10 yrs old) they offer a lot for the $$$. However, maintenance costs seem to be quite a bit higher than comparable "tin" planes, if real comparisons really valid.

Best of luck with the new ride.

Come on now let's not be jerking him around

Does Cirrus have a wine club?

Congrats Ale!

I flew our 2004 SR22 for 256 hours and loved it.

I loved the big doors -- on BOTH sides.
I loved the speed.
I loved the side stick.
I loved the glass cockpit.
The parachute was a bonus.

It'll be fun to fly, and it's a nice traveling machine.

Stay out of ice -- it's severely affected rather quickly.
Watch your speed on final -- it really wants to float and use up runway if you're too fast.
Remember to look outside the plane -- all the gadgetry in there is mesmerizing.

Have FUN!

Whatever you do, don't bring up the "clown suit"

I would like to see the spread sheet and your calculations where you think a Cirrus is cheaper to own and operate than a Bo.

Now if you wanted a Cirrus no problem. Its a nice color BTW. But I find it hard to believe the Cirrus is cheaper to own.

I completely understand, he bought a Bo and signed us all up, he buys a Cirrus signs them all up, next all the Pilatus' Brilliant business plan!