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Seems less a difference of opinion and more of a lemon :D

Respectfully, I think this analysis is flawed. Specific power output per unit displacement isn't very relevant to TBO. The entire bottom end of the engine (where TBO is really focused), has no exposure to the displacement at all. The best metric for comparing aviation engines to automotive...

In my experience, it does not get better :D

I agree with the above. Airplanes (particularly these 60's - 90's vintage machines) will cost you a tremendous amount of money to own, operate, maintain and upgrade, regardless of purchase price. Focusing on "getting your money back out" is really bad economics. Buy what you can EASILY afford...

Most people will pretty much ignore the 12 year limit on TBO and focus on hours. And yes, hours flown per year is important. The more a plane sits the more it degrades due to corrosion inside the engine.

It's a very in-demand airplane. I've heard it said that "nobody sells a 182", which is an obvious exaggeration but you get the idea. For a point of reference, two years ago my partner and I purchased a 1980 Q model, 6000h TTAF, new paint and interior (old plastics though), new 430W+GTX345 in...

That BBQ place is really good!

It was a perfect day, that's why :)

I'm an AOPA and EAA member. Happy to contribute next-to-nothing dollar-wise for whatever influence the organization has with politicians.

ADS-B is the smallest portion of the cost of aircraft ownership in my experience. Didn't even move the needle. I totally agree with GA being slowly priced out, but blaming ADS-B for this is just not realistic. On the contrary, its a super useful system that has quite literally saved my bacon...

Yeah and it sounds like it might be lean due to this incomplete conversion. 100kts should not be required for a 160HP O-320 to keep reasonable CHT's.

Find an instructor that suits you. Remember that you have hired this person to teach you this stuff. You don't work for the CFI, and if they are too casual about it, too caustic, or just not agreeable, move on.

Actual IMC is not the same as foggles or the sim. The difference between foggles, the sim, and actual IMC is that only actual IMC is trying to kill you. Just remember that you have an instructor sitting next to you that will prevent any mistakes from becoming a real problem, and build...

Thanks for that link. Learn something new every day around these parts! No slips with flaps... bah! WTH would you need a slip for if you already didn't have all the flap out? Try telling a glider guy he can't use slips! HERESY! :D Edit: I got it. We can easily retrofit a pitch...

RE: no slips with flaps... Never seen that 'suggestion', I admit that is very odd. I'll check my 182 POH for similar, but I fully intend to continue using slips as needed, the airplane flies them just fine!

I currently fly a 182 with two opening side windows, and I assure you it is more than a slight advantage on a hot day. Agree about the sliding canopy, but I'm personally convinced that EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM leaks when it rains :D

This is really silly. I get that everyone is entitled to an opinion, but for literally EACH of these points I can give you a counterpoint that suggests the exact opposite. Consider that I've owned both Cessna's and Pipers and love both of them, here's a few counterpoints. 1) One door, are you...

It really does violate the "looks right = flies right" principle, doesn't it?

I really do :D Still love the PA28 tho!