BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Oct 2011, 11:03

Username Protected wrote:

I should have said in the opening statement that Michael is 6'5". He never complains about anything he just wants to fly. Any thoughts about an AC that that fits a larger person.

Thanks
Mike J

As a pilot with some time in a 1952 C35, if you are looking at a BE35, I would suggest something in the lines of a J35 or newer or find an older Bo with the adjustable seat STC that has been installed. I am 6'-2" and barely fit in the C35 but the newer model J35 works great.

John

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Nov 2011, 00:44

Username Protected wrote:

Mike J,

Skippers, Musketeers, Sundowners and Sierra are all very well built, but they all are more expensive to operate and worse performers than their Piper counterparts. However, if you stumble onto a nice one nearby that tickles your fancy, don't ignore it.

Good luck, whatever you do.

I rise to the point of order!! :bat:

Musketeers DO NOT cost more to operate than a Piper Archer. Have you priced Piper parts lately? I really enjoyed flying the Archer & it is a nice plane. However my Super III Musketeer will carry more load, be more comfortable, & fly as fast or faster on the same fuel burn. Both are great aircraft, but dont listen to "Old Wives Tales" about the Baby Beeches.

Shannon

Username Protected · **Posted:** 15 Nov 2011, 16:53

You mention that your son wants a career in aviation. Many, but not all, aviation careers are best approached with as much time as possible in complex aircraft. If the goal is IFR training and time building for career purposes then you want a retrac with just enough IFR capability to get the certificate and fly real IFR (excellent post earlier about avoiding the $30K airframe with $35K avionics upgrades). Given his size and again, if the goal is time building and career prep, then a Bo or a Sierra could be a really good choice.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Nov 2011, 07:20

hi there i have my private and trained in a piper cheroke 160/140 no room good to get the licence in.. my wife and i bought a sundowner 180 hp and love it 2 doors and LISTEN close here 44 inches width room as compared to a bonaza or other hp airplane that costs way more to operate keep and learn in. i am 6 ft 295lbs and fits great plus it sits more like a truck inside uprite,, not layed back and is a geat platform to train up thru my comercial if i want.. cost differnce thru comercial owning and renting about 35000 dollars enogh to offset the cost of the plane itself,, plus the pride and availability of ownership..i am currently training as anA&P and do some work on my own under supervision and love it,,check out the sundowner the market is great and they are absoluty the biggest most comfortable plane with the most creature comfort of all the singles available for the money....

Advise please