I bought a plane

38bat · December 22nd, 2007, 20:17

Yep, I have joined the ranks...... Picked up an old Cherokee Factory 160 this week. She isn't the prettiest girl on the ramp but I washed her up and she doesn't look half bad. I had a beautiful 140 lined up but that fell through so I ended up renting a 172 to finish my ppl. My first flight after becoming and official pilot was in my new plane. Was a fun 4 hour cross country and the plane really performed. It has all the speed mods and we were at 140mph TAS which seemed fast to me! Flies true and I am happy. Old radios but they do work. Has dual vor's etc.. so hopefully they all work and I will try and bring her up to IFR . Feels great to own an airplane and not have to worry about scheduling! I am going to try to keep track of cost and expenses through my commercial rating and will post to the site for all to see. JOE

secretapproach · December 22nd, 2007, 20:19

Congratulations - I'm jealous! Any pics you can post?

Velocipede · December 22nd, 2007, 20:24

Anyone ever tell you private airplanes, sailboats and cocaine habits are God's way of telling you that you have too much money?

SmitteyB · December 22nd, 2007, 20:29

That's awesome- fly safe.

I've been itching to get back into a light airplane ever since finishing up sim training here at Colgan. Don't get me wrong- flying people around is fun, but you can't do what you want with her like you can a light airplane.

killbilly · December 22nd, 2007, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velocipede

Anyone ever tell you private airplanes, sailboats and cocaine habits are God's way of telling you that you have too much money?

I heard a different version.

"If it flies, floats or XXXXs, you're gonna have problems with it."

I kid. I'd like to own a plane, too.

Qgar · December 22nd, 2007, 20:41

I've heard it this way, "If it flies, floats or xxxxs, you're better off renting it!"
Congrats!

Velocipede · December 22nd, 2007, 20:55

Come on, you two. "If it flies, floats or xxxxs, its cheaper to rent."

Qgar · December 22nd, 2007, 20:57

Yes, Captain..whatever you say!

mooneyguy · December 22nd, 2007, 23:30

Congratulations!

Yeah there is just something about knowing you can go out and hop in her anytime you want, and go anywhere you want! I miss my Mooney! Just cannot justify owning right now! Have fun with her!

esa17 · December 23rd, 2007, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velocipede

Anyone ever tell you private airplanes, sailboats and cocaine habits are God's way of telling you that you have too much money?

No, but flying at DCA or ATP is God's way of telling you to retake Econ.

bdhill1979 · December 23rd, 2007, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by esa17

No, but flying at DCA or ATP is God's way of telling you to retake Econ.

now thats funny.

congrats on the plane bat

December 22nd, 2007, 20:17	#1
38bat Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 106	I bought a plane Yep, I have joined the ranks...... Picked up an old Cherokee Factory 160 this week. She isn't the prettiest girl on the ramp but I washed her up and she doesn't look half bad. I had a beautiful 140 lined up but that fell through so I ended up renting a 172 to finish my ppl. My first flight after becoming and official pilot was in my new plane. Was a fun 4 hour cross country and the plane really performed. It has all the speed mods and we were at 140mph TAS which seemed fast to me! Flies true and I am happy. Old radios but they do work. Has dual vor's etc.. so hopefully they all work and I will try and bring her up to IFR . Feels great to own an airplane and not have to worry about scheduling! I am going to try to keep track of cost and expenses through my commercial rating and will post to the site for all to see. JOE

December 22nd, 2007, 20:19	#2
secretapproach Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 278	Re: I bought a plane Congratulations - I'm jealous! Any pics you can post?

December 22nd, 2007, 20:24	#3
Velocipede Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 3,046	Re: I bought a plane Anyone ever tell you private airplanes, sailboats and cocaine habits are God's way of telling you that you have too much money? __________________ "Humankind cannot stand very much reality." - T.S. Eliot

December 22nd, 2007, 20:29	#4
SmitteyB Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,992	Re: I bought a plane That's awesome- fly safe. I've been itching to get back into a light airplane ever since finishing up sim training here at Colgan. Don't get me wrong- flying people around is fun, but you can't do what you want with her like you can a light airplane. __________________ ALPA Organizing Committee Member SAAB First Officer

December 22nd, 2007, 20:41	#6
Qgar Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: "A" on the Q Posts: 4,221	Re: I bought a plane I've heard it this way, "If it flies, floats or xxxxs, you're better off renting it!" Congrats! __________________ Colgan Q-400 FA/ATS, Union Rep and Hotel Committee First Lady of the JC Mini-Conservative Movement Opinions are like a-holes, we all have one!

December 22nd, 2007, 20:55	#7
Velocipede Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 3,046	Re: I bought a plane Come on, you two. "If it flies, floats or xxxxs, its cheaper to rent." __________________ "Humankind cannot stand very much reality." - T.S. Eliot

December 22nd, 2007, 20:57	#8
Qgar Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: "A" on the Q Posts: 4,221	Re: I bought a plane Yes, Captain..whatever you say! __________________ Colgan Q-400 FA/ATS, Union Rep and Hotel Committee First Lady of the JC Mini-Conservative Movement Opinions are like a-holes, we all have one!

December 22nd, 2007, 23:30	#9
mooneyguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 641	Re: I bought a plane Congratulations! Yeah there is just something about knowing you can go out and hop in her anytime you want, and go anywhere you want! I miss my Mooney! Just cannot justify owning right now! Have fun with her! __________________ FLY SAFE <Tim>< CMEL CSEL CFI CFII http://desiretofly.blogspot.com/

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