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Then why advertise them as a trainer in the 180 hp, model? I think they can take the abuse, just making them in numbers and getting them to the US is an issue. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I agree. They are giving you about the performance of a 182, at a cost that undercuts the 172 by around a $100 K (for the base model). Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I am fairly sure the new technam is $345 K, so it way undercuts Cessna and Piper. Not the $250 but better.

I am not sure how you think the 172 is any more ridiculously priced than an Archer is. What I am wondering is how either of them is going to compete with the Technam and the C4 coming to market and seeming to hit that $250 k price point. It is still high, but still undercuts Cessna and Piper...

I was also wondering why someone certified as a CFI would be flying a plane in the first place that was out of annual and possibly had a suspended airworthiness certificate. I mean I was instructed from day one, and it is even on most check lists....... Check that registration and airworthy...

Are you thinking about a new plane?

In a related topic. How many in theory different keys do you have for your plane? I have 3. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I have generally heard it is about the same level as riding a motorcycle, possibly slightly safer. In a plane most things that can go wrong are due to you, not those around you like motorcycles. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Not just hotwiring. I am not sure with Cessna, but a mechanic told me with old Pipers they only had about 20 different keys, so if you had enough of them you would likely find one that would work. Had this confirmed when I was forced to leave a plane at an airport about 3 hrs from home, but...

Not uncommon in retractable planes to do a emergency rough surface or water landing gear up. Leads to less flippage. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I have plenty of glorious 48 inches in mine. Plus seats 6 in relative comfort. Well as long as you do not knock knees or need headroom in the very rear seats. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Piper has really been pushing hard in the training market the last few years. I wonder what they have been doing ( other than massive price incentives) to bring in so much business. Seems like for now the Archer is the top selling new trainer ( although the 172 is by far the most common)...

Best advice I can give is this provided you have the time and money. 1. Talk to the DEP and any past CFI 2. Get established with CFI that you are sure will be readily available for a 3 to 4 week period. 3. Schedule your next check ride for 3 to 4 weeks from now. 4. Fly as much as possible over...

Do not think that Tesla Roadster is coming home either. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

If I were to join AOPA again, what level to people recommend? I would be mainly doing it for the legal services to set up a partnership on a plane.

With a IO540 (300 hp) I was instructed to use full power till about 1000 feet above field elevation, then pull back to 25 manifold pressure. The engine is rated full throttle for 5 minutes. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I have th piper quick connect single plug which will run the avionics or can be used to jumpstart the plane. My APU said it can battery charge through the plug, but not sure I want to run current through that for long periods. I did jump start the plane once before and it did work through that...

Is there a trickle charger that does not require I dissasemble the plane? I have a Quick Charge APU with the Piper plug that claims it will charge a battery, but I do not trust leaving it plugged in. In the PA32's it takes a little work to get to the battery. Pulling panels apart and removing...

Piper PA32R. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

At this point I am going to attempt a warrantee claim on this one. TBH the Concord got me a little spooked also, because it was working just fine. I landed for a break, went to start up and the battery was 100% dead when it seemed 100% fine 1 hr earlier as well as all through the flight. As...