Part 142, "Bustin' Balls", ERAU and Chris Ford's Signature

[Chris_Ford]

Originally Posted by S40_flyer

How much is a 172/hr wet around your area?

Depends, varies from $83-$129 depending on year, location, etc etc.

[S40_flyer]

Originally Posted by desertdog71

I pay $70 an hour wet for those. and under $30,000 for my complete package.

What airport is that at and what year is that 172?

I pay $119/hr + $50/hr for instruction. Thats $169 per hour. Thats only like $10-20 more per hour and I do the sims every once and a while it it really does even out to normal...

[Doug Taylor]

Originally Posted by Chris_Ford

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Didn't say I wasn't overpaying either though

Ya know...

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[Chris_Ford]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Ya know...

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(can anyone tell I'm working a new web application in another window?)

I've said time and again that going to an aviation university is a waste of money, that's coming from my personal experience. If I could do it over again, I'd be at ASU, hanging out with you and Kristie

[desertdog71]

Originally Posted by S40_flyer

What airport is that at and what year is that 172?

I pay $119/hr + $50/hr for instruction. Thats $169 per hour. Thats only like $10-20 more per hour and I do the sims every once and a while it it really does even out to normal...

Like the year matters?

We have a 1969 C172K and a 1975 C172M both IFR Certified and Fly just as good as your do.
Or you can fly tweetyBird our C150 for $55 an hour if you want cheap time.

[Doug Taylor]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

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[desertdog71]

Originally Posted by desertdog71

Like the year matters?

We have a 1969 C172K and a 1975 C172M both IFR Certified and Fly just as good as your do.
Or you can fly tweetyBird our C150 for $55 an hour if you want cheap time.

Now I owe Doug a Dollar for Advertising.

[S40_flyer]

Originally Posted by desertdog71

Like the year matters?

We have a 1969 C172K and a 1975 C172M both IFR Certified and Fly just as good as your do.
Or you can fly tweetyBird our C150 for $55 an hour if you want cheap time.

Both those models are 160HP IIRC. Im not saying that makes them worse, but it definitly affects the prices. What FBO do you use?

We have anywhere from new to three year old 172SP's at riddle. 16 of the newest ones they are receiving this summer will be G1000. Its just flat out cost more to maintain them. I really dont find $119 to be that outragous so the equipment they have in them. (Im not bragging BTW, im just using this for the rate/hr info) *end disclaimer*

On that note I wish riddle had some R's to ease the cost more...

[Chris_Ford]

Originally Posted by S40_flyer

We have anywhere from new to three year old 172SP's at riddle. 16 of the newest ones they are receiving this summer will be G1000.

zomg!11111111

[desertdog71]

Originally Posted by S40_flyer

Both those models are 160HP IIRC. What FBO do you use?

We have anywhere from new to three year old 172SP's at riddle. 16 of the newest ones they are receiving this summer will be G1000. Its just flat out cost more to maintain them. I really dont find $119 to be that outragous so the equipment they have in them.

KCNU Chanute, KS

The K is 150HP and the M is 160HP
They fly just fine for me. I could care less about a Glass Panel. You go ahead and keep making those lease payments for them. Let me know when you get out of debt also. I'll keep flying these old birds and saving thousands.

[S40_flyer]

Originally Posted by Chris_Ford

zomg!11111111

lol

What, my disclaimer doesn't apply here?

[Mr_Creepy]

4 pages of nonsense!

I see the nazis coming around the corner

[S40_flyer]

Originally Posted by Mr_Creepy

4 pages of nonsense!

I see the nazis coming around the corner

Me being at work, this makes for some great entertainment!

[desertdog71]

Originally Posted by Mr_Creepy

4 pages of nonsense!

I see the nazis coming around the corner

OH and the rest of JC isn't nonsense 1/2 the time.

[KBUF]

I'm completely and utterly entertained too, nonsense or not

[tonyw]

Hey dog, forget the ranting here, grats on quitting smoking and losing the weight at the same time! That is a hell of an accomplishment!

[Holding Short]

You guys need to " hug it out".

HS

[wheelsup]

Originally Posted by S40_flyer

We have anywhere from new to three year old 172SP's at riddle. 16 of the newest ones they are receiving this summer will be G1000. Its just flat out cost more to maintain them. I really dont find $119 to be that outragous so the equipment they have in them. (Im not bragging BTW, im just using this for the rate/hr info) *end disclaimer*

On that note I wish riddle had some R's to ease the cost more...

ERAU did have R's, although they had the 180 HP motors in them.

5 years ago, ERAU in DAB was charging $65, yes sixty-five dollars per hour for their (new) 172's. These were the R's (w/ 180 hp) and SP's with GPS, etc. etc. The next year they went up to $80, then $105.

Now they are charging $119? WOW. MAPD, a pilot mill, charges $136/hr for their '91 or newer Bonanza's and $30/hr for instruction. Oh, they aren't your typical "trainer" either - 300 hp, 6-seat, HP and complex a/c. Most have HSI's.

I think you're getting ripped, but that's just me.

Riddle tuiton: $ 12,210 per semester = $24,410 per year. In 2003, when I graduated, I paid about $14,000 per YEAR. Still overrated, but at least within the realm of "reasonable" IMO.

San Juan Community College Tution = $420/semester, or $840 per YEAR. LOL!!!

[Mr_Creepy]

Originally Posted by desertdog71

OH and the rest of JC isn't nonsense 1/2 the time.

Oh pwned!

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by Chris_Ford

If I could do it over again, I'd be at ASU, hanging out with you and Kristie

I keep hearing you say that like a broken record...but something tells me if you were to have actually atteneded ASU, you'd be out at ASU east in the MESA MAPD program!

[Champcar]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

I keep hearing that like a broken record...but something tells me if you were to have actually atteneded ASU, you'd be out at ASU east in the MESA MAPD program!

Oh snap.. Alright another 250 hour right seater at Mesa!

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by Chris_Ford

Good, continue to do so. That still makes what I just said regarding the source applicable. Isn't it about time you put on your ray bans and shot a remake of Top Gun with your buddies and some Flight Sim?

People actually fly with Ray bans on...gaaaawk. I fly with my Versace, Fendi,Dolce & Gabbana or my Prada aviators on! While wearing Burberry and polo jeans!

[Champcar]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

People actually fly with Ray bans on...gaaaawk. I fly with my Versace, Fendi,Dolce & Gabbana or my Prada aviators on! While wearing Burberry and polo jeans!

Whats even funnier is when a AFROTC cadet wears his flight suit when he goes flying a warrior...classic.

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by Champcar

Whats even funnier is when a AFROTC cadet wears his flight suit when he goes flying a warrior...classic.

Dorks...I'ma nerd magnet I'd clean up well there!

[Chris_Ford]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

I keep hearing you say that like a broken record...but something tells me if you were to have actually atteneded ASU, you'd be out at ASU east in the MESA MAPD program!

Negative, Williams Gateway is too far from C-town.

Intl Relations, my friend.