(psyshrike) wrote in message . com...
Howdy,

My Requirements:
3 Humans, 4 hours, VFR, ~ 100 knots.

Put these in order of preference:

Piper Tri Pacer:
Pros: Low acquisition Cost, Tri gear
Cons: Often neglected. Ground Handling, old panel, parts support.

Stinson 108-x:
Pros: Most beautifull of the bunch, good performance.
Cons: Conventional gear, old panel, parts support.

Cessna 175 GO-300
Pros: Aluminum, tri-gear, it's a Cessna.
Cons: Short engine lifespan, parts support, old panel.

Square Tailed Cessna 172 (as in 58-59 models)
Pros: Aluminum, tri-gear, it's a Cessna
Cons: Probably more AD's than a 737, old panel

Piper Cherokee 140
Pros: Aluminum, Modern plane, modern panel.
Cons: Doesn't meet weight requirements.


As you can tell, I don't mind old birds. In any case, a well
maintained example will be a personal requirement. A good example of
the worst type is probably better than bad example of the best.

I've got about 250 hours + complex endorsement. I haven't been flying
for a while, but am starting to convince myself that getting another
aircraft is justifiable.

I don't have any time in any of these. I'm asking because I'd like to
narrow up the field before I start running around bugging sellers.

All comments welcomed.
Thanks!
Matt


You might want to look at the 68 Cardinal. If 3 people is all you
require, then it will haul it. They are maligned birds by many but are
good as long as you fly them within that envelope. The 3 person max
will do that. They have tremendous interior room, fly great, and are
maybe the best looking singles around. I don't think most of the bad
talk is justified, as I own a 69 model (180 HP). I absolutely love it.
With a little practice, they land great. They just don't land or fly
like a Skyhawk, just different. A 150 HP VFR 68 can be bought for 35
if you look hard. If you do and later decide you want more
performance, you can upgrade the 150 to 160 HP and add a Powerflow
exhaust for a lot less than trading in for new bird. Several I know
have done this, and they perform almost like 180 HP models.

Bruce
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