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I certainly do. Just out of curiosity, what problems did show up in your Arrow? Were they related to the complex systems (gear and prop), or more general airframe and mechanical problems? Problems were gear and engine related, not mechanical per se. Gear was slow, decided not to drop one day on final...I did a go-around and cycled it -- finally got 3 greens. Replaced hydraulic pump. Engine ran hot, replaced 2 cracked cylinders in 2 years despite running ROP and 65% max...burned too much oil so something was bound to happen. Sold it with cylinder work done based on buyer's pre-purchase. Two factual comments on your points....Leggat Aviation at YKZ is also $60/hour; the gentleman, however, could save money flying out of a smaller field (as could I). But apparently, we both live here! Happy flying and thanks for the back-and-forth. That is good news about Leggat -- I know that they have an outstanding reputation, and it's good to know that they're inexpensive (compared to U.S. prices) as well. I agree on the value of a nearby airport. I pay CAD 65/month to tie down on the field at CYOW, and another CAD 30/month to the airport authority for landing fees. I could save a bit of change by keeping my plane way out at Carp, Arnprior, or Smith's Falls, or even across town at Rockcliffe, but I appreciate the convenience of CYOW (an easy 12 km bike ride from my house), and like flying from a big airport with customs and two ILS approaches. It's also fun watching a couple of 767s holding short waiting for me to land. Works for me. City Centre (Island) is $600/mo...YKZ just completed a heated hangar...$900/mo. You can go crazy but best not to do so. Look me up at YKZ. Nice chatting. /ps |
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