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Post subject: Best plane to fly low and slow Posted: 05 Nov 2022, 15:16 |
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Joined: 03/17/18 Posts: 498 Post Likes: +281 Location: KDAY
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If I wanted to buy a plane to just dork around in, low and slow, ideally with doors open or removed, what's the best option for +/-$100k? Tailwheel or not, open to anything, new or old.
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Post subject: Re: Best plane to fly low and slow Posted: 05 Nov 2022, 15:55 |
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Given your location I'd want a heater. And enclosed cockpit. There are all kinds of options. I'd get a tail wheel as a start as they are more challenging to fly and arguably more fun. Do you want aerobatic capability? If so that eliminates a few. Two seats or more? Round motor or flat?
I just bought this Fairchild 24 last month and flew it home from where you live. It would have fit the bill nicely with roll up/down windows, round motor, tail wheel, etc.
Really slow but comfortable and fun would be something like this C120 which I bought for a quarter of your budget.
Or something with 2 seats that can fly gentleman's aerobatics as well as meet the other criterial like this Decathlon for around your budget.
Variations on the theme are virtually endless. Find something that you don't have to ferry half way across the country, that's in really good condition and that appeals to you. There aren't any wrong answers to your question.
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Post subject: Re: Best plane to fly low and slow Posted: 05 Nov 2022, 17:19 |
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With that budget, there are a bajillion options. Your frame and flexibility may dictate which is "best."
Off the top of my head:
-Cub (J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-12, older PA-18) -Cub copy (WagAero, etc.) -Champ (any variant, but I think you need an STC to fly without the door. Maybe look at one with the seaplane door option so it hinges at the top.) -Chief (same comment on the door) -Citabria (same comment on the door) -Kitfox -Rans Courier (see Jack Letts' build) -Cessna 120/140 -Interstate Cadet -Luscombe -Taylorcraft
Wait until OSH next year and walk the flightline until you find something to make an offer on :-)
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Post subject: Re: Best plane to fly low and slow Posted: 05 Nov 2022, 22:08 |
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I came across C150 that needed a home for a spell. (Medium term lease). What a little treat that is to fly Andy is loving it also. Tj
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Post subject: Re: Best plane to fly low and slow Posted: 06 Nov 2022, 10:38 |
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Joined: 08/16/10 Posts: 1177 Post Likes: +385 Location: Prescott, AZ
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I found this Decathlon close to home last year and have been having a blast learning basic acro and back country flying. Lots of fun for the money!
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Post subject: Re: Best plane to fly low and slow Posted: 06 Nov 2022, 12:07 |
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Joined: 11/16/10 Posts: 9011 Post Likes: +7290 Location: Buffalo MN KCFE
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Username Protected wrote: +1 on the 170. Great visibility, Fairly light on its feet and has a higher level of utility being a four place plane…….meaning it makes it a much better two- person plane. Love that rounded tail.
At overhaul, put in a 180hp and you’ll have quite the performer. If you’ve ever seen CC Popcocks 1952 170B in action, it’s amazing. 26 knot stall speed. 100’ takeoff or landing. And it looks as cool as you can get. CCs is pretty extreme (Experimental class) but with the 180hp and VGs any 170 is a great performer. Super fun and comfortable low and slow. A friend recently sold his, it had dual G5s, autopilot and was overall amazing. I think it went for $140, really nice ones can be had for well under $100k. I can’t imagine them ever going down much in price, like the Bonanza, no truer piece of Americana. Crap, now I talked myself into looking for one. Greg
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