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I've got one I used for the same reason but haven't used even once since I got my PPL. PM me. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

That smile... Makes it with it. Glad she was brave. :) Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

For me owning an older car isnt the one-for-one that allows me to own a plane. Rather, it is representative of a lifestyle that allows it. I way underspend on what I could get in a house. Dont remodel something every year. The price point for a car is whatever I can pay in cash. I don't...

I was lucky enough to do the same today... A couple weeks ago mine was running very rough once i got about 20 miles from the airport. It got progressively worse so that I declared an emergency on the way back. Just had the A&P look at it this morning, clean some parts, straighten the hoses...

When people hear a plane they often think I must be loaded and live in a huge house and drive fancy new cars. ... Probably could if I didn't own a plane. :) Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

'75 Bellanca Super Viking with a Left Right and Aux (I'll add the pic later). Pre '74 was a lot more fun with 5 tanks and 2 selectors with 8 possible combinations. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Last Friday... When I was headed out to NC for my IFR finish up course. It didn't turn out to be a long flight though. Made it about 25 miles before developing engine trouble and bee lining back to the airport. Probably going to be a few more weeks before I get the local mechanic to look at...

Thanks. Me too. :) Talking to the mechanic he's expecting water or air in the fuel. Unfortunately it happened Friday afternoon so everyone was gone. I'm hoping to get it in this week to confirm. It had just come out of annual a week before and I flew it 3 hrs home without issue... Either...

I had my first real emergency this past weekend. The engine was starting to bog down and surge repeatedlyat about 25 miles out. It got progressively worse to the point I thought I was putting it down in the lake. Tower moved a couple planes and there was a hawker coming into the pattern...

This was another one of my instructors students. Happened shortly before I started my training. http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2013/03/bellanca-17-30a-super-viking-n96jg.html?m=1 Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

This is a regular destination for the Sunday club I belong to. Great restaurant, nice flight to get to from Chicago area. Been there several times. Highly recommended. Great write-up, Bob! Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Booked for Friday - Sunday. Only 2 rooms left he says. Get 'em while they last! And I'm happy to ferry anyone if i get to fly this year. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Just about same as James for me. My 300hp complex base price is $1100. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Shops. There are only a few shops that have primarily focused on the Super Viking. So I wanted to make sure it went to someone who knew the make. And as a newbie pilot/first time owner, I didn't have knowledge of who was good or not, so the best I could do was ask the owners of the same type...

Took it a 2 hr flight away to one of the "top 3" for my make for the prebuy. A bunch of non-airworthy stuff came up I chose to deal with quickly, a few upgrades, trying to find a mechanic I could work with, then a couple other items (sensors, mag, gear, etc) that came up and blah blah blah...

Owning is a headache. It's more expensive than renting. Be sure you're ready for that reality before buying. The only real value in owning is the convenience of having it always available and knowing every detail about when and how it is maintained. Mine was in and out of the shop the...

I don't usually contribute to this B.S. back and forth, but for some reason, Tom, you singled me out early on when I thought we were agreeing and giving the exact same recommendation to the OP... You recommend validating it is worth the offer price (most accomplish through a prebuy): I...

I know it's personal preference on sharing but here was my experience. I went and looked at the plane and many others. I then made an offer (as-is) and then went to prebuy. Had to make sure we were in the same ballpark before I got on a commercial flight and he transported the plane for...

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I'm still confused and feel like we are talking on two different topics. 1. The OP said nothing about this being a project plane. 2. So you are recommending the OP NOT get a pre buy? 3. I still don't understand how this could land a court date as you have said. 4. A pre buy let's you...