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Bought a 172 for flight training about 3 ½ years ago with almost 1800 hours on the Lycoming O320 engine. After a trouble free additional 1700 hours we’re putting an overhauled one in. For a 2000 hour TBO engine I think we got our money’s worth. And there was really nothing wrong with the old...

Half of a C414 and half of a C172N.

302 in ‘23. 200 flight instruction and the rest flying my plane and some 414 contract pilot time. Considering my 414 was down around 6 months for engine overhaul I’m surprised. Certainly didn’t plan on doing so much instruction.

1. Have all my students pass their check rides on first attempt. 2. Fly my 414 over 100 hours for MY fun and enjoyment.

Flying last night was just a reminder of how cool it is to do that. This picture is of greater Atlanta area. Definitely worth it to stay night current.

Yikes, not so good. #1 Met #2 Will be close #3 Nope. Probably 3 or 4 to 1 ratio instruction and contract flying to family flying. (Plane was down for months for right engine overhaul) #4 Nope #5 Huge, huge no. Maybe better not to do goals for ‘24.

Cessna 414. 75 years old. Avemco won’t even return a call. (Even though I have a policy with them for my flight instruction.) It’s called ageism. I wish it weren’t legal.

Yeah tell me about it. About a 400% increase for me from 74 to 75. Yep, 400%. 5,500 hours TT, 300 hours annually, ATP, 2nd class medical, annual sim training in type, they don’t f*#@*%g care. I guess that’s supply and demand, but it sure isn’t fair.

If we’re voting… April 26th to 28th.

Flying again with repaired nose gear linkage, one new skin, new ice plate and freshly overhauled TSIO520NB engine. Down a long time and out a lot of AMUs, but I do want to keep flying this thing. Glad to do another RR.

Solo student reported our training 172 wouldn't start on Monday. Found this after pulling starter. Got overhauled starter and was quickly flying again. Fortunately no damage to ring gear on flywheel. Don't know what happened. I hope the OP has a simpler and less expensive problem.

Already committed to a family reunion those days.

Do it all the time in the 414. By experience I know how long each aux will last at normal cruise power. When I get close, my right hand drifts towards the selector and I watch the fuel flow indicator. I can usually catch right when the fuel flow drops off and make the switch. Plane yaws a bit...

The turbo is an STC. I don’t see how the type could be considered different. If I were filling out an insurance form PA 30 time would all be on one line.

This is actually my son's plane. Reason for sale is to become partner in my C414. Definitely no rush. An ad is on Facebook if you're willing to use that app. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=twin%20comanche His is N7707Y. If it interests you, I know he has all records digitized and can send...

Don't disagree. But feeling the resistance of even slightly long grass shows the need to get up in ground effect if you ever want to accelerate. Also if there are low spots, they better get the idea of why you don't stop when you're taxiing. It's been an eye opener to my students when comparing...

I require all my primary students to go into a grass strip. And I usually do it by pulling the power in the middle of a training flight and letting them find it and land. This of course is at an appropriate phase of their training. BTW a pilot will never truly understand the nuances of the ACS...

Lot of differences but Mandm is welcome to look. Almost through the annual inspection at this time. https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Multi+Engine+Piston&make=PIPER&model=TURBO+TWIN+COMANCHE&listing_id=2420854&s-type=aircraft

Late getting into this, but here’s something for a little bit of encouragement. I had an instrument student a few years back who had bought a 152 for time building as you’re considering. He flew that little thing all over the country vfr. Instrument training in a 152 isn’t the most fun thing...

Another independent instructor and I bought a C172N together 2 ½ years ago to have a plane at our airport to instruct in. Frankly we both have other income sources and didn’t really have a plan. Well we’re slammed. Part 61 is not dead. Zero advertising, zero social media. I get calls about every...