Buying/selling homebuilts

On Feb 9, 7:56 pm, "Peter Dohm" wrote:

That isn't specific to aircraft.

No, but pilots, like everyone else, can be real suckers when they
get infected with airplaneownershipitis. We like to think we're
smarter that the average bear, but we're as impatient as the boat or
auto buyer and many end up with airplanes that are nothing more than
holes into which to pour money. Airplanes are (usually) more expensive
than other toys and much, much more regulated, and their buyers can
get stung much worse.


Dan

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On Feb 9, 7:56 pm, "Peter Dohm" wrote:

That isn't specific to aircraft.

No, but pilots, like everyone else, can be real suckers when they
get infected with airplaneownershipitis. We like to think we're
smarter that the average bear, but we're as impatient as the boat or
auto buyer and many end up with airplanes that are nothing more than
holes into which to pour money. Airplanes are (usually) more expensive
than other toys and much, much more regulated, and their buyers can
get stung much worse.


Dan

Very true. BTW, I had intended to add a smiley and then forgot.

Peter

On Feb 10, 2:07*pm, wrote:

Airplanes are (usually) more expensive than other toys

Considering that even a modest plane costs as much as a house, I can
barely imagine the world of people whose toys cost more than their
planes.

I have a feeling that the first plane I own will be one I build
myself.

es330td wrote:
On Feb 10, 2:07*pm, wrote:

Airplanes are (usually) more expensive than other toys

Considering that even a modest plane costs as much as a house,

While it is true that one can find houses for $50,000, they generally
aren't much larger than a modest plane.

On Feb 11, 4:40*pm, Jim Logajan wrote:
es330td wrote:
On Feb 10, 2:07*pm, wrote:

Airplanes are (usually) more expensive than other toys

Considering that even a modest plane costs as much as a house,

While it is true that one can find houses for $50,000, they generally
aren't much larger than a modest plane.

I guess I need to change my definition of "plane." My Dad has owned
an Archer II and a C182 so I think of planes in terms of enclosed, IFR
& GPS equipped cross country transportation. I guess if one takes the
IFR stuff out they get much more affordable rather quickly.

es330td wrote:
On Feb 11, 4:40 pm, Jim Logajan wrote:
es330td wrote:
On Feb 10, 2:07 pm, wrote:
Airplanes are (usually) more expensive than other toys
Considering that even a modest plane costs as much as a house,
While it is true that one can find houses for $50,000, they generally
aren't much larger than a modest plane.

I guess I need to change my definition of "plane." My Dad has owned
an Archer II and a C182 so I think of planes in terms of enclosed, IFR
& GPS equipped cross country transportation. I guess if one takes the
IFR stuff out they get much more affordable rather quickly.

Or just do a little research on the cost of older Archers and 182s.

"Jim Logajan" wrote in message
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es330td wrote:
On Feb 10, 2:07 pm, wrote:

Airplanes are (usually) more expensive than other toys

Considering that even a modest plane costs as much as a house,

While it is true that one can find houses for $50,000, they generally
aren't much larger than a modest plane.

From my perspective the cost of an aircraft is related as the purpose you
have in mind. If your desired aircraft is to avoid the hassle of commercial
air travel, then the cost is in the millions. On the other hand, if the
purpose is the simply challenge and enjoyment of flying is isn't much more
expensive the a good modern snowmobile.

For me, it is the challenge; and, joy of flying and maintaining/improving my
bird. ( I have long ago abandoned the idea of using a an aircraft for
transportation.) I have left the "power community" and focused on soaring.
I fly 40 year old homebuilt technology and find pleasure in every minute I
am in the air.
http://www.soaridaho.com/Flights/6F_Gold_Distance.html
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder/HP-14/N990/N990.html
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder

What does something like this cost?
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder/Tr...ding_Post.html

It is a lot of enjoyment for the dollar!!!

Wayne
HP-14 "6F"
http://www.soaridaho.com/

On Feb 11, 2:14*pm, es330td wrote:
On Feb 10, 2:07*pm, wrote:

Airplanes are (usually) more expensive than other toys

Considering that even a modest plane costs as much as a house, I can
barely imagine the world of people whose toys cost more than their
planes.

I have a feeling that the first plane I own will be one I build
myself.

If your point of comparison is to a new production aircraft, my house
was much cheaper. On the other hand, building a plane yourself will
probably be cheaper than a new production aircraft, don't look for it
to be some super bargain. You can easily run into the six figures
with your own homebuilt.

BobR wrote:
You can easily run into the six figures
with your own homebuilt.


These days you are pretty much guaranteed to go to six figures with a
homebuilt, at least if you count your pennies like I do... ;')

Charles

On Feb 11, 7:22*pm, Charles Vincent wrote:
BobR wrote:
You can easily run into the six figures
with your own homebuilt.

These days you are pretty much guaranteed to go to six figures with a
homebuilt, at least if you count your pennies like I do... *;')

Charles

I don't dare count all the pennies, my wife might get hold of the
numbers and realize just how much I have spent. BG Actually, she
has been keeping track of it all from the beginning. I have an
estimate but really didn't care until recently when money became a bit
less abundant.