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"George Patterson" wrote in message news:0Sj9e.22012$nt3.3914@trndny04... The cost of tie-downs or hangars varies a lot; check locally. I vaguely recall spending about $5,000 one year on my 150 and flew about 100 hours. That was in the early '90s. GULP!!! It's less $$$ for a T-hanger around here. -- Matt --------------------- Matthew W. Barrow Site-Fill Homes, LLC. Montrose, CO |
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Matt Barrow wrote:
"George Patterson" wrote in message news:0Sj9e.22012$nt3.3914@trndny04... The cost of tie-downs or hangars varies a lot; check locally. I vaguely recall spending about $5,000 one year on my 150 and flew about 100 hours. That was in the early '90s. GULP!!! It's less $$$ for a T-hanger around here. I meant five grand for everything. George Patterson There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. |
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"AliR" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, I just saw an ad for an IFR 1978 152 with 5230 total hours, 370 SMOH for $30K. Is that a good first plane? It depends on what you intend to use it for (of course). If it's just for fun and building hours for one or two people it's probably okay. I am wondering how much insurance will run for such an airplane (I am IFR with 230+ hours, working on Commercial ticket). For that background it'll probably bee less than your car insurance if you live in California or Arizona! :~) How much is the operational cost of a 152? Sorry...someone else will have to fill that in. |
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"AliR" wrote in
: Is that a good first plane? I am wondering how much insurance will run for such an airplane (I am IFR with 230+ hours, working on Commercial ticket). It's OK for purely building time (cross-country VFR, for example). I have some actual IFR time in a 152 and "unsettling" best describes my experience. I just felt there wasn't enough reserve power to help me get out of a bad situation. -- |
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Years ago I had real problems using a 172 IFR in the northeast. If
there was a big messy front, the airplane didn't have the legs to get to destination then to an alternate with enough fuel. It was OK for training and very soft IFR. A 15X would be even more problematical. Even with the M20J (Mooney 201) I replaced it with a reasonable fraction of planned trips (maybe 10%) were cancelled because of weather. Icing, embedded thunderstorms, stuff like that had a way of keeping the airplane on the ground. Lack of range didn't often play a role, though. It depends on what you want it for. In my case, I had clients I wanted to see on a reliable basis, so being able to say "be there at 10 tomorrow" had to be realistic. |
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My first airplane was a 1978 152. Bought it new in 78. Was a fun little
plane. Economical to operate. Sold new for $16k. A Cherokee 140 would also be a good one to consider. "AliR" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, I just saw an ad for an IFR 1978 152 with 5230 total hours, 370 SMOH for $30K. Is that a good first plane? I am wondering how much insurance will run for such an airplane (I am IFR with 230+ hours, working on Commercial ticket). How much is the operational cost of a 152? AliR. |
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AliR wrote:
Hi Everyone, I just saw an ad for an IFR 1978 152 with 5230 total hours, 370 SMOH for $30K. Is that a good first plane? I am wondering how much insurance will run for such an airplane (I am IFR with 230+ hours, working on Commercial ticket). How much is the operational cost of a 152? The cockpit is suitable for slim people, often uncomfortable for others. If you and/or your passenger are heavier than the FAA Standard (170 pounds) you will likely be over gross weight if you fill the gas tanks. If you weigh what I do your only possible passenger is a child, fashion model or jockey. - John (1.5 "FAA persons") Ousterhout - |
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John Ousterhout wrote:
I just saw an ad for an IFR 1978 152 with 5230 total hours, 370 SMOH for $30K. Is that a good first plane? I am wondering how much insurance will run for such an airplane (I am IFR with 230+ hours, working on Commercial ticket). If you and/or your passenger are heavier than the FAA Standard (170 pounds) you will likely be over gross weight if you fill the gas tanks. If you weigh what I do your only possible passenger is a child, fashion model or jockey. I have to agree with others: he's better off with a Cherokee 140 or (even better) a Cherokee 180. I think of my wood working tools: the only day I enjoyed cheap tools was the day I paid for them. I cursed every time I actually tried to use them and found them inadequate for my needs. There have been too many times in the past where I bought cheap only to buy again later what I should have started with. A Cherokee will carry two adults in comfort and more if necessary, as well as being a more stable IFR platform. If he can't afford better now, he should rent what he needs until he can. -- Mortimer Schnerd, RN VE |
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