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Cellular iPad with the largest capacity. ForeFlight. I hesitated to buy the $99 app (was trying to be cheap). Boy I sure wish I would have purchased earlier. It makes trip planning much easier. I actually tracked a flight on a commercial airliner from Florida to Kansas. works great even at 469kts.

TMB... Miami area? I am at KFMY SWFL. I didn’t want a school experience but honestly its the easiest way to “get it out of the way” quickly. I decided to go with Paragon. They really do have a nice program and facility up here. I started Dec 15th and I soloed this morning. I am going up for 6...

Though they are easier to start, carbureted engines are less efficient during flight. Since the fuel/air mixture in carbureted systems meet at the carburetor, the mixture is less precise for each cylinder. Fuel injectors are calibrated to force the same amount of fuel into each cylinder. Because...

It’s all good. Thanks for taking the time to offer your input. I’m just trying to compile the most information possible so I can make an informed decision rather than an emotional one.

That weird feeling my be over exposure to extreme cold up there. Either that or the liberal direction of your state. That would be enough to make me feel weird.

Yeah I sold the 5th wheel Toy hauler and side by side in September after going cross country and having to do all the work. Why the skepticism Lachlan?

Ok not so much derogatory as condescending. I’m aware of my time and experience in the world of piloting, my time was spent in the back jumping for Uncle Sam. Coming from the auto/marine world I’m aware of the benefits of fuel injection over carbs. Thats why I’m more receptive to the 300.

Besides don’t want to rent a community plane. This is all about freedom and to slave to an owner be it a school or FBO schedule doesn’t appeal to me. Isn’t that why we are all here? Freedom?

My investments can be converted to cash in a phone call or 2. Plus buying flip houses is easier with cash than getting a loan. And heaven forbid something catastrophic happens. My family can withdrawal instantly rather than wait for insurance payout.

Not into it for the speed or I’d be looking at bonanzas. I know engines and fuel injection is better than carbs. Airtime is irrevelant, thanks. Next time try not to be so derogatory especially to someone new to your forum. That’s bad taste. I’ve been in a pa-32 btw. Just not behind the yoke.

So they have a 300 . 1979 full rebuild. But wait for out....... $220k ouch. Spoke with the proprietor and they appear to have a solid operation. Thanks for the direct TCABM. May step up...

It sure is pretty. too bad its a 260. Maybe they can source another

It’s a 260. I want 300 and injected not carbed

Boats around here are down more than a week due to demand. I will do a stated value like my offshore boats. I thought about buying a mod to late time and then redoing it a year later but I’d feel more comfortable with a low low time or a reman with warranty. For 40k they better warranty the...

Thanks for the input guys. I appreciate the time out of your day.

As long as i can get it all rolled in upfront. I wouldn’t even take delivery until everything is finished. I dont do anything half-assed. So it sound like if i got the plane at 75 (15k dn) and avionics at 30(15k dn) and assume the engine is the same 40 (20dn) Id be 50k out of pocket and owe 95k...

I’m soloing Monday in the schools 172. I’m actually going up in an hour for the second time today. Have 2 a days scheduled thru Monday for T-A-G. I’d rather collapse their gear than my own. I should have 19 hours by then. I can t wait to get to page 2 in the log....hahah. Some of y’all are...

I sold my 44’ toy hauler, side by side, boat, dually and listed my second home so I could focus on this endeavor. I’ve got my eyes wide open and dont expect too much.

Chart... is that with you already owning the a/c? The broker i spoke with today said i could roll it all into one and use completed value for the loan. They would allow me to acquire the airframe and they would disperse the rest as the steps progrsssed.

Besides these little GA’s are cheaper than the boats Ive bought and sold. I gave away my Simrad 12’s w/ full suite in my last regulator (see icon). But I sold it in days not months. That’s where my value is. I cycle through toys since I’m not permitted to cycle through women anymore....Lol.