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Vintage Snazzy (so my adult children say)
…and two in one week, no less!Yeah, kids are never a good financial decision
We child-proofed the house but they keep getting in.…and two in one week, no less!
Yeah, kids are never a good financial decision
Grandkids are in that picture. My plan now that I’m retired is to spend / give away all the inheritance.Yeah, kids are never a good financial decision
give away all the inheritance.
Congrats, you made the objectively correct decision.1974 182-P
When I was considering a first airplane I was told a great advantage of a high wing was the shade it affords the cabin and when standing outside on the ramp. I didn't think that it would be that big of an advantage. I was discussing this with a CFI this past Saturday while under the wing of my 182; the outside temps were in the mid 90's/86% humidity and the asphalt ramp hot enough to poach an egg but we were relatively comfy.Congrats !! Great looking airplane... I prefer mine with the wings on top too![]()
You have to plan to do that?Grandkids are in that picture. My plan now that I’m retired is to spend / give away all the inheritance.
…and it’s extremely convenient for loading and unloading if you fly when it’s raining.When I was considering a first airplane I was told a great advantage of a high wing was the shade it affords the cabin and when standing outside on the ramp. I didn't think that it would be that big of an advantage. I was discussing this with a CFI this past Saturday while under the wing of my 182; the outside temps were in the mid 90's/86% humidity and the asphalt ramp hot enough to poach an egg but we were relatively comfy.
or buy a twin!There is only one way to deal with such financial stupidity........
Buy a second one.![]()
So what are your first 3 upgrades or purchases?![]()
We're still waiting on the panel pics.I already have quotes for, and now need to schedule installation for a GTN 650xi, dual G 275’s, and a GFC 500. Since this is the first and last plane, I figured I’ll just consider all of that as part of the purchase cost.
Plane already has a GNC 355, so I’ll end up with dual back up and linked GPS units as well as one nav.
You find any BOGO deals out there on 275s or other avionics?I already have quotes for, and now need to schedule install for... dual G 275’s, and a GFC 500.
That's good because the GNC355 cannot provide VPATH functionality to the GFC500 like a GTN-xi can. I've used it in a G1000/GFC700 and it's a pretty big deal.Which leads me to adding the GTNxi 650 to provide the Nav radio as well as the second GPS.
Sounds like your next phone call needs to be to @mscheuer regarding what to do with your existing PAR200B.Which means I’ll have to replace the current audio panel unfortunately as it can’t manage three coms (its own plus the GNC and GTNxi).
If it is first and last, stretch or wait and put in a G3X Touch. Trust me, the pain of writing the check is far surpassed by how much you will love the panel.I already have quotes for, and now need to schedule installation for a GTN 650xi, dual G 275’s, and a GFC 500. Since this is the first and last plane, I figured I’ll just consider all of that as part of the purchase cost.
Plane already has a GNC 355, so I’ll end up with dual back up and linked GPS units as well as one nav.
If this is indeed your 'forever' airplane, I concur that the G3X would be a great solution. However, it will require a new panel but will look nice and clean. I have been flying my 182-S behind a GTN/275 x2/GFC500 (removal of vacuum system) for 6 hours now and it is fantastic. I do not plan on keeping this aircraft for more than another year or two so I did not want to incur the expense of gutting and cutting a new panel for a G3X; it would have been a strong consideration otherwise.If it is first and last, stretch or wait and put in a G3X Touch. Trust me, the pain of writing the check is far surpassed by how much you will love the panel.