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November 21st, 2006, 22:12
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA
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|  Piper Aztec E
Has anyone here flown this plane? I'm FINALLY finishing my multi-engine rating in an Aztec E this week. I got the entire week off work for Thanksgiving (I work at a high school) and decided to hammer it out while I can. My checkride is scheduled for Monday afternoon. Anyhow...what a plane! My only other experience has been in a Twin Commanche and a Turbo Seminole, but the Aztec is by far the best. It's powerful, stable, light on the controls, reasonably fast, certified for known ice, systems are simple to operate...just an all around good plane. I'm not sure why they aren't more popular for trainers. Maybe price? I'm paying $226/hr wet...but I've seen Senecas and Seminoles go for almost as much. I don't know...whatever the case, if you get a chance to try out an Aztec, I highly recommend it! Ok, back to studying my POH now... |
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November 21st, 2006, 22:21
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You like it better than the Twin Comanche? Aztecs are awesome planes but they burn about 24 GPH that is why they aren't use much for training. They are really nice planes though.
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November 21st, 2006, 22:35
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And for the fuel burn, we actually figure on *34* gph, not 24. 17 gph/side. So...yeah...good point. But 500 hp is worth it! | |
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November 21st, 2006, 23:06
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I have about 500 hours in an E model Aztec. Great, honest twin. And if I remember right, 17 GPH per side sounds right on. Get used to that trim crank, yet? 
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November 21st, 2006, 23:20
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Tell you what though, I just about spun that trim crank to death the first time I extended 15 degrees of flaps while doing 160...I was pushing forward with about 50 pounds of force and still couldn't hold the nose down! | |
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November 21st, 2006, 23:47
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November 22nd, 2006, 00:02
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November 22nd, 2006, 00:33
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they don't call it the Aztruck for nothin. I'm flying its little brother the Apache right now and having a blast.
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November 22nd, 2006, 16:41
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You gonna finish that rating soon Kelly?
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November 22nd, 2006, 17:18
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yep, I took my checkride on monday and passed the oral however we got weathered out. So I'll be doing the flying portion soon.
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November 22nd, 2006, 19:27
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We used to have an Aztec on line, but at $295 an hour, nobody was touching it. Why oh why my school won't buy something cheap is beyond me.
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November 22nd, 2006, 21:17
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Did my multi in a '62 B model Aztec. Had a good time but probably lost half my hearing. That thing was a piece.
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November 22nd, 2006, 21:26
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Worse than the Chieftain's with all the sound proofing removed?
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November 22nd, 2006, 21:58
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Oh, a LOT worse. I had anr AND earplugs and I still felt like my eardrums were gonna vibrate out of my head.
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November 24th, 2006, 09:14
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You'll love the Aztruck. You can fill it up with gas, people, and as much baggage you can stuff in there and you'll still be legal for T/O. Fairly fast as well. I would say it's one of the most practical light twins out there if you are looking at hauling people or things around. I loved flying the Twinkie around, but I just don't see a 4 place light twin as being very practical.
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