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Post subject: New member from So Cal Posted: 18 May 2025, 15:36 |
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Joined: 05/15/25 Posts: 4 Post Likes: +5
Aircraft: Musketeer
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Hi everyone. I’m a low time Private Pilot in So Cal looking to get back in to flying. I got my certificate in 2007, but then immediately had to put everything on hold to build a career and a family. I have been searching for aircraft on the classified sites you all know about, without much luck. Prices on anything airworthy have become completely insane. I came here looking for a project or some way to scratch that flying itch without mortgaging my future. I’m an A&P that works on heavy jets, so I’m definitely willing and able to turn a wrench, but I don’t want a pile of corrosion or something that’s going to make me wish I never bought it. I chose this forum because I flew a Musketeer for the majority of my PPL training, and have always loved the Bonanza and especially the Baron. I hope I find something good here.
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Post subject: Re: New member from So Cal Posted: 27 Jul 2025, 09:15 |
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Joined: 09/25/20 Posts: 21 Post Likes: +15 Location: Waukegan, Illinois (KUGN)
Aircraft: Bonanza F33A
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Welcome Paul! Good luck with you search- I'm sure finding something solid and affordable is a challenge, but you'll find the right one. SoCal must be a great area to fly. Cheers!
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Post subject: Re: New member from So Cal Posted: 27 Jul 2025, 09:39 |
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Joined: 11/02/09 Posts: 3195 Post Likes: +3036
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Username Protected wrote: SoCal must be a great area to fly. Cheers! The *problem* with living in San Diego is nobody ever wants to go anywhere. We’re already in the best place around.
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Post subject: Re: New member from So Cal Posted: 23 Dec 2025, 18:15 |
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Joined: 12/11/25 Posts: 20 Post Likes: +4
Aircraft: Bonanza V35A
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Great to have someone with A&P skills and real-world flying passion here. You’re definitely in the right place, Bonanzas and Barons do show up, sometimes in surprising condition.
_________________ Where the sky feels like home........
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Post subject: Re: New member from So Cal Posted: 23 Dec 2025, 18:30 |
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Joined: 01/19/16 Posts: 4585 Post Likes: +8719 Location: 13FA Earle Airpark FL/0A7 Hville NC
Aircraft: E33/152A
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This is a very nice, always hangared corrosion free example with fresh engine and no AD prop conversion. For less than a decent Musketeer. viewtopic.php?f=43&t=243258
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Post subject: Re: New member from So Cal Posted: 23 Dec 2025, 23:02 |
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Joined: 05/15/25 Posts: 4 Post Likes: +5
Aircraft: Musketeer
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Username Protected wrote: Welcome Paul! Where are you based? I’m in the high desert area. My closest airports are APV and VCV.
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Post subject: Re: New member from So Cal Posted: 24 Dec 2025, 00:53 |
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Joined: 05/15/25 Posts: 4 Post Likes: +5
Aircraft: Musketeer
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Username Protected wrote: How about a Comanche? I need five seats, which narrows my options considerably.
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Post subject: Re: New member from So Cal Posted: 24 Dec 2025, 00:58 |
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Joined: 07/19/10 Posts: 1539 Post Likes: +220 Location: SoCal (KVNY) & Central Coast (KSBP)
Aircraft: Lightning S/n-001
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Username Protected wrote: How about a Comanche? I need five seats, which narrows my options considerably.
Well I'll have my Machen A36 4-Sale soon.
_________________ Thanks, Dave
TIO540J2BD
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