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Old July 30th 07, 01:26 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Jon Woellhaf
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My $0.02:

I've decided I can't stand the idea of a plane that has no door and/or no
operable window on the pilot's side.

Jon
C182Q


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Old August 3rd 07, 01:53 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Cecil E. Chapman
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Very good point which has long been a sore point when instructing or
personal flying in Piper product. Of course in my instructor role, I always
get a door, but from the left seat,,, it IS an area of concern. One of the
reasons I always make sure the baggage door is unlocked on the Pipers I've
flown (i.e. extra emergency door - simple latch, easy to kick out).

BTW,,, that 182 is one great machine... unfortunately I won't be spending
those kind of bucks when I get my plane - short of winning lotto!

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"Jon Woellhaf" wrote in message
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My $0.02:

I've decided I can't stand the idea of a plane that has no door and/or no
operable window on the pilot's side.

Jon
C182Q



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Old August 4th 07, 04:18 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Dan Luke[_2_]
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"Cecil E. Chapman" wrote:

BTW,,, that 182 is one great machine... unfortunately I won't be spending
those kind of bucks when I get my plane - short of winning lotto!


Very decent 182s can be had for sub-jackpot money these days. E. g.:

http://tinyurl.com/232koj

You will have very little trouble selling a Skylane, and mogas STCs are
available. Hard to beat.

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Dan
T-182T at BFM


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Old August 4th 07, 01:48 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Blueskies
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"Dan Luke" wrote in message ...


You will have very little trouble selling a Skylane, and mogas STCs are available. Hard to beat.

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Dan
T-182T at BFM


Problem is, alcohol free autofuel is almost impossible to find anymore...


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Old August 3rd 07, 09:35 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
John Godwin[_2_]
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"Jon Woellhaf" wrote in
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I've decided I can't stand the idea of a plane that has no door and/or
no operable window on the pilot's side.


Door???? I prefer a sliding canopy (everyone has a door) g

John Godwin
Silicon Rallye Inc.
 




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