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c-152 rudder???
i really need to start this by saying i know absolutely nothing new or
bad about any aircraft. i'm sure not trying to start any rumors. in fact, this may be something that y'all have already chewed on but... the outfit i rent from is just down the taxiway from "air aces" at houston-hooks where they've had a horrible time with wings coming off airplanes lately. in talking about that, one of the people at my base....not at "aces"... told me they have been hearing about faa looking into a structural problem with c-152 rudders. since they've got several and since i'm almost certainly going to be buying one in the next few months we're kinda curious about what might be going on. anybody??? dan |
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houstondan wrote: i really need to start this by saying i know absolutely nothing new or bad about any aircraft. i'm sure not trying to start any rumors. in fact, this may be something that y'all have already chewed on but... the outfit i rent from is just down the taxiway from "air aces" at houston-hooks where they've had a horrible time with wings coming off airplanes lately. in talking about that, one of the people at my base....not at "aces"... told me they have been hearing about faa looking into a structural problem with c-152 rudders. since they've got several and since i'm almost certainly going to be buying one in the next few months we're kinda curious about what might be going on. anybody??? dan A non-scientific review of NTSB records for a few years done moments ago by me looking for C152 AND "rudder" shows no cases of rudder failure or cracking of the rudder structure/attach points in any of the accident synopses. One overriding theme, however, appears to be inadequate use of rudder to keep from running off the runway. Maybe theres a problem, but its not being manifested by accidents. On a side note... why do you WANT to buy a C152? Dave |
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the c-152 seems like a pretty sensible way to get into my first
airplane. the way i see the g.a. business overall, especially with the feds helping so many people decide that commercial flight just ain't worth the trouble, a good condition c-152 should at least hold it's value (adjusted for engine-time) and may actually appreciate in the future. there's parts & mechanics everywhere you land . i'm just getting started thinking about buying so my mind isn't anywhere near made up but that's what seems to be the best idea at the moment. i'm certainly open for suggestions. probably months away but certainly not a year. dan |
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houstondan wrote: the c-152 seems like a pretty sensible way to get into my first airplane. the way i see the g.a. business overall, especially with the feds helping so many people decide that commercial flight just ain't worth the trouble, a good condition c-152 should at least hold it's value (adjusted for engine-time) and may actually appreciate in the future. there's parts & mechanics everywhere you land . i'm just getting started thinking about buying so my mind isn't anywhere near made up but that's what seems to be the best idea at the moment. i'm certainly open for suggestions. probably months away but certainly not a year. dan My suggestion is get your ticket in the flight school's aircraft, then buy something that will suit your mission. From a payload, speed and range standpoint, unless you are into sightseeing alone or with a small friend.. the aircraft (150/152) comes up short in my book. Granted.. its a fine plane. I learned in one. I still rent and fly one on occasion (airwork, short hop, etc).. but when I want to travel, things like a Grumman, a 172, a 177, a Mooney or a Cherokee spring to mind. And thats the impression I am getting from you, with your reference to commercial flight - you intend to travel. Granted this is just my opinion. I'm not even an owner. At the moment I am involved with building a velocity (experimental Canard), but before, when I was looking for my own aircraft, I was tending towards 4 seats, retractable gear and up to 200 hp... Figure our what you want to do with aircraft ownership, then get something that will fill that need best (but within your means). Dave |
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"houstondan" wrote in message oups.com... the c-152 seems like a pretty sensible way to get into my first airplane. the way i see the g.a. business overall, especially with the feds helping so many people decide that commercial flight just ain't worth the trouble, a good condition c-152 should at least hold it's value (adjusted for engine-time) and may actually appreciate in the future. there's parts & mechanics everywhere you land . i'm just getting started thinking about buying so my mind isn't anywhere near made up but that's what seems to be the best idea at the moment. i'm certainly open for suggestions. probably months away but certainly not a year. dan There's not a thing wrong with a C-152; if you are going to be flying alone or with an occasional passenger, it's the perfect plane for you. It's almost idiotproof, has very gentle stall characteristics, sips fuel at a modest 8-9 gph, is a proven design and can be bought for a song in comparison to other aircraft. I hope to purchase a C-150 in 2006 because that's all the airplane that I need - anything more is a waste of money in my opinion. -- www.geocities.com/ralphsnart2004/index.html |
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Dave S wrote:
A non-scientific review of NTSB records for a few years done moments ago by me looking for C152 AND "rudder" shows no cases of rudder failure or cracking of the rudder structure/attach points in any of the accident synopses. Doubt that even if the rudder fell off a 152 it would cause an accident. Most 152 pilots don't do anything with those pedals other than taxi. |
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I hope to purchase a C-150 in 2006 because that's all the airplane that I
need - anything more is a waste of money in my opinion. And so it begins. I bought a Warrior in '98, thinking "I'll never need another plane" -- then my little kids became big kids. My advice: Buy the biggest, fastest plane you can afford -- cuz you WILL want/need something bigger/faster than a 150 in a surprisingly short timeframe. Selling and buying an airplane is such a gigantic PIA that you really want to reduce the number of times you do it as much as possible. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Dan,
A C-152 is a great choice. A friend of mine bought one a couple of years ago and has put several hundred hours on it. Let's face, not everyone needs to be fast or needs the extra room. I fly alone or with a 6 year-old. My two-seater works just fine, and 110 mph is fast enough for me. I also get to fly about 150 hours a year without breaking the bank. As to weight, not everyone is fat. Buying the C-152 will get you in the air at a reasonable cost and will be a good incentive to keep using your tread mill. If you're family decides that they like traveling by air, then you can upgrade. Another friend bought a PA-28 after earning his PPL and his family has never been in it. He hates the airplane and wishes he could opt out into something that more fun to fly. Buy what you can afford to fly often! Good luck, Deb -- 1946 Luscombe 8A (His) 1948 Luscombe 8E (Hers) 1954 Cessna 195B, restoring (Ours) Jasper, Ga. (JZP) "houstondan" wrote in message oups.com... the c-152 seems like a pretty sensible way to get into my first airplane. the way i see the g.a. business overall, especially with the feds helping so many people decide that commercial flight just ain't worth the trouble, a good condition c-152 should at least hold it's value (adjusted for engine-time) and may actually appreciate in the future. there's parts & mechanics everywhere you land . i'm just getting started thinking about buying so my mind isn't anywhere near made up but that's what seems to be the best idea at the moment. i'm certainly open for suggestions. probably months away but certainly not a year. dan |
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Another friend bought a PA-28 after earning his PPL and his family has
never been in it. That says more about your friend's marriage than about his choice of airplane, Deb. Sadly, it doesn't seem to be uncommon at the airport. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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The Rebel wrote: ..... sips fuel at a modest 8-9 gph, ..... If your 152 is burning this much gas, either someone stuck an O-320 in it or you need to learn what that red knob is for. George Patterson The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise. |
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