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Thanks. When you say have a fan blowing forced air, is that to the face (front) of them? Or something behind the unit? Appreciate the insight.

Seeing if anyone else has ran across this before. We have 2 430's in our 182, I was out flying last week and both screens starting turning white (color fading out) and then I lost the ability to transmit out and communicate any intentions. I could still here others over the radios but I could...

Thanks. I appreciate the insight. I know airframe is not much of a factor but hadn't seen many up in the 7-9,000 range, just seemed like a lot! Didn't know if I should automatically throw it out of the equation. I guess I'll have to see a pre 1984 A36 in person regarding the Tbar throwover...

I had previously posted and appreciate all the responses on possibilities for 6 seaters for myself and my family. As I'm digging deeper into this I'm now leaning a little more to a Bonanza A36 compared to Saratoga as I will be doing 5-7 trips a year that would be 900nm each way. Question is...

Thanks, you ever had any close calls in forgetting to put your gear down?

Not sure if this was answered earlier in this thread but anyone have first hand knowledge on difference in ground speed with a retractable vs fixed gear Saratoga? I just completed my bi-annual review today and was bouncing ideas of my instructor and he was recommending going the fixed gear...

Appreciate it. Thinking I'll probably go this route. I also have a good friend of mine that is a UPS pilot and he has offered to start shooting approaches with me to get some practice in before doing my actual IFR training with an instructor.

Question being I've never bought an airplane but have bought motorhomes & larger boats in the past. Do brokers in aviation work the same as in boating? In that for boats as a buyer you pay nothing to the broker as they are compensated by the seller based on the purchase price. Just curious...

I'm right there with you, more recently been looking for a Piper Saratoga and been finding the same stuff. Both I called on this week already have deposits or were getting one within a day and I'm not going to make a rush decision to be 1st in line. Guess the best game is to be patient and...

Completely agree and I'm not in a rush to do something right this second unless a deal comes across that makes sense (cost wise and specs) and the last thing I'll do is handover a check just to get first in line. My idea as noted above it to finish up IFR this spring, then start looking for...

Figured the market might be softening some but guess not. Thanks and I'll keep on the lookout. I really would like to finish up my IFR before purchasing but if the right one comes available that could change.

Wow, these planes are hot commodities! Just heard back on 2nd plane and it's already under contract. Guess you have to jump on them quick....the search continues.

Great info and appreciate all the insight. Yes I’ve read up on Bartelt Aviation and would love to use them or even buying directly through them, so we’ll see what happens. In regards to flying a PA-32 I have not yet. I’d obviously love to before but I’ll have to find someone local willing to...

I think everyone here has really summed it up for me from all angles. Just a matter at this point of finding the right one. I’ve come up with looking for a NA, retractable version with lower hours since overhauI & newer update avionics & panel. I see the benefits of either going older...

Thank you very much for all your detailed info! Helps me out a ton.

Yes to give you all an example. My wife & I combined weigh 285lbs & currently our 3 kids combined weigh around 150 so all together we are 435 lbs. Now that will increase over time as they grow but I agree with your statement that especially when traveling with the kids we’ll be making 1 stop...

Since you all were so helpful on last potential plane. Here is another interesting potential option. Any thoughts good or bad? Avionics seem better than last & not a turbo so that could be good for the maintenance side of things since I really don’t need one being on the east coast...

Thanks for the responses on that one I ran across. I did reach out, however it looks like it will be sold on Sunday and I’m not moving that fast as they’ll be others to choose from. The search continues...the good news is I’m not in a rush where I need something tomorrow so I can find the...

Guess I wasn't thinking when I registered and signed up on the site the other day...I at least just updated my signature to note what I'm currently flying. Sorry about that.

Guess I need to update my name, the Seminole isn't due to having that plane, I actually fly at 182 now. The Seminole is related to being a big Florida State Seminoles fan.