BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 00:27

I sold my Baron back in early spring to a very nice BT'er. I began my search for something bigger (cabin class), faster, ability to go higher, turbo charged, and preasureization.

We'll, I settled for everything but preasureization. I just didn't want to give up my short field ops, so preasureization was going to have to wait. So I searched and found a very nice, original 1981 "C" Navaho with the Panther conversion. I purchased it from Mike Jones at Mike Jones aircraft in Tennessee and it was a smooth transaction and both sides did what they said they were going to do. I highly recommend him if you're in the market for a Navajo.

I've always been a Beech guy but I must say, this is a can do airplane. I have a few photos that aren't the best but I know photos or it didn't happen.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 00:30

Congrats Rick. You are going to love it.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 00:32

Username Protected wrote:

Congrats Rick. You are going to love it.

Thanks Jesse...... one owner with 2180 hours TT and 500 on the conversion. I couldn't pass it up and after 15 hours in so far, I love it.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 02:53

Rick,

Beautiful! I'll bet it's putting a smile on your face.

Congrats.

Jgreen

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 03:51

Very nice upgrade. Congratulations Ric.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 04:37

Rick,

You'll love it. The Navajo is the best in its class. I had the Chieftain for a while and it was a great party plane. Tons of room, especially with wing lockers (where we put kids, and anyone less than 6 feet).

You won't find it appreciably faster than the Baron. Does good with short field. Turbo is nice, good up to low 20s. Maintenance is great, but the gear can be quirky.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 09:28

Congrats! Think you will find it a very good all around plane. I certainly love the one I fly and manage!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 09:35

great airplane

and great hangar. Where do you find such a huge, empty hangar in CA ?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 10:33

Username Protected wrote:

great airplane

and great hangar. Where do you find such a huge, empty hangar in CA ?

At Visalia. Actually most of the Central Valley airports have large (and small) hangars that are reasonably priced. That was kind of the great thing about the SJV. Work there all week in a nice house that didn't cost a fortune and you can fly to any of the sights of CA in under 1.5 hours.

I've farmed in the SJV and Fresno State was my alma mater (hence my avatar).

Cool plane Rick. Are you in one of Shanairs old hangars?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 11:29

Username Protected wrote:

great airplane

and great hangar. Where do you find such a huge, empty hangar in CA ?

At Visalia. Actually most of the Central Valley airports have large (and small) hangars that are reasonably priced. That was kind of the great thing about the SJV. Work there all week in a nice house that didn't cost a fortune and you can fly to any of the sights of CA in under 1.5 hours.

I've farmed in the SJV and Fresno State was my alma mater (hence my avatar).

Cool plane Rick. Are you in one of Shanairs old hangars?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jul 2017, 23:47

Username Protected wrote:

Rick,

You'll love it. The Navajo is the best in its class. I had the Chieftain for a while and it was a great party plane. Tons of room, especially with wing lockers (where we put kids, and anyone less than 6 feet).

You won't find it appreciably faster than the Baron. Does good with short field. Turbo is nice, good up to low 20s. Maintenance is great, but the gear can be quirky.

Thanks Larry. So far I'm having a lot of fun with it. Headed to Idaho this weekend for some back country flying. I'm amazed how it performs in short field ops for a cabin class plane.....