This is just a moonlight soaked, ring of smoke
Right hand on a cold one confession

-- well, OK, it's a celebration too!

So, I’ve been without a plane since Plane # 8, my beloved RV-6, was snatched up after just 11 days of being for sale a couple months back. Yes, my hands have been developing a withdrawal tremor. Flying is therapy for me and I've really missed it!

The search for the new one actually started back in September. While I have ultimately been successful in finding a plane that fits my basic requirements (see below), it has at times been an almost interminably frustrating and painful process….but that’s a subject for another thread.

I developed my own basic requirements for my next plane (# 9 for me since 1987):

1. Twin (I can’t afford the capital outlay for an SR22 G5, or even G3…)
2. Fast and sporty enough
3. Decent GPS (minimum GNS430W)
4. Decent autopilot
5. Engines not too old or too high-time
6. Flown somewhat regularly and maintained adequately the past 2 or 3 years
7. My price range

If a plane also had things like cosmetics that were OK, VG’s, shoulder harnesses, engine analyzers, and honest and cooperative owners…… any of these features would be a big plus.

I finally found one that satisfied my 7 basic necessities, and flew via Delta with my trusted Friend/A&P/IA/CFI/Consultant to Kansas to inspect it….. and then hopefully fly it home. It’s an old classic!

I got back home with it this afternoon.

I’ve already ordered BAS shoulder harnesses and may add VG’s soon. I’ll get my N-number on there in the next couple months. I’m not sure yet what I’m going to do with the 1 red 2 red 3 red 4 red 5 red 6 red velour seats… Did I mention that they are red!

Yeah, like usual, I start making any airplane I buy better as soon as it gets to my hangar.

And yeah, this will be my LAST airplane…..well, ONE of these will be!

Here is a peek at it, my new-to-me C310i, on our way home from cold Kansas:
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Well, I was guessing B55. I got the twin part right.

Congrats.

Arlen,

Well, sorry to hear your misfortune....

However, only kidding. The 310 is a good plane, have a lot of time in them. While not a Baron, they have some nice features, like the wing lockers, and more available known ice, if you need that. The Cessna autopilot has been good over the years, but your's looks like a newer one.

They are fairly easy to fly.

Wow tight fit Arlen but she looks great.

Arlen,

Congratulation!

I hope to be lucky enough to someday be able to say I've owned 8 or 9 airplanes.

Tight enough fit into the hangar?

Doug

I never would have guessed this. Arlen is full of surprises.

Congrats. Time for another national tour...this time over water and mountains....at night.

Congrats!!

Congratulations Arlen, may you have many "last" airplanes.

Congrats Arlen

But as a Beech owner on a Beech Board "A cessna is "

Luckily there is still time to get it right with plane 10. But seriously congrats! I think new challenges are the way to go.

So real question, what new flying adventures can we expect with the Cezzna?

Congrats Arlen. Was wondering if it would be a 310 after you mentioned the possibility a number of months ago. Want to see pictures of those seats

Craig

Arlen! That is a great looking 310.... Congrats on the new ride - I'm sure you're gonna love it. If it doesn't have kit SK-414 installed for the MLG side brace reinforcement, I would recommend you check into it. Way to many 300 & 400 series have had one MLG fold under them which really ruins your day.

Congratulations Arlen,it's a beauty. I can't wait to see it at DKX in the spring.

Congrads on the Cessna 310I. It's the best of the 0-470 powered 310's, IMO. Go have fun.
MM

There are a lot of people that are very happily flying around in their Cezznas. That is a traveling machine.

You'll like this airplane just as much as the others.

Yeah, I have about a foot on each side.....gotta drive it right down the center to get it safely in the hangar.