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I started reading these aviation newgroups in 1999 when I learned to
fly. I bought my Husky and have put over 2000 hours on it in 5 1/2 years. It is time for me to move on to other pursuits (I am playing my guitar and involved in some other great activities). I don't really know if I will continue to fly or not, we shall see. If you are interested in buying a nice Husky with Amphib floats goto: http://www.seaplanes.org/cgi-bin/cla...2108%26search= You can see pictures at: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_a-h.htm#B (scroll down to the Husky, and click on the pics!) Thanks for your patience. I just flew the Husky today. Flies great! Good luck to all! |
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I started reading these aviation newgroups in 1999 when I learned to
fly. I bought my Husky and have put over 2000 hours on it in 5 1/2 years. It is time for me to move on to other pursuits (I am playing my guitar and involved in some other great activities). I don't really know if I will continue to fly or not, we shall see. ??? That last statement makes no sense to me. How does one simply stop flying of ones own free will? Although I suppose flying 400 hours per year *might* burn me out on flying...? Upon further reflection, that wouldn't happen, either. We've been flying at the "400 hour annually" pace since May, to destinations from coast to coast, and I'm still sitting here thinking about where to fly next! :-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Jay Honeck wrote:
Although I suppose flying 400 hours per year *might* burn me out on flying...? Upon further reflection, that wouldn't happen, either. We've been flying at the "400 hour annually" pace since May, to destinations from coast to coast, and I'm still sitting here thinking about where to fly next! Knock 40+ knots off the speed of your plane... Recalculate... Having amphibious capability does add to the joy factor though... The $110k purchase price kinda erodes that "joy factor" abit, insurance too... |
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I've had a terrific time with this airplane. Two trips to Alaska on
wheels. Two trips to Canada on floats. A trip to Maine on floats. Lots of float flying in Washington and Minnesota. Also, tons of short hops on both floats and wheels. I've landed at most of the Idaho backcountry airpstrips (very challenging). Been to almost every state in the nation with it. On wheels it's a tailweel. Take it out and land it off field. On floats its an amphib creature, very different aircraft. Being able to land on lakes opens up many, many possibilities. Have you seen the ads where the guy is dreaming of retirement and flying a floatplane? That is me. Could be you. As for stopping flying. I have done that, well almost. I only fly the plane enough to keep it current, about once a week, short trip. Just enough to stretch it's legs. The plane is in good shape. Someone else should buy it and have their fun with it. It really is an experience like no other. Price is right too. |
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