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txbikerdude · 8 March 2009, 10:39 AM

training on one exactly like this, talking to a company about purchasing one, but at close to 300k its a little pricey!!! comes out to 26k downpayment and around 1800\month payments... ouch!! but has autopilot, g1000 nav, terrain mapping, etc.

kcmo · 8 March 2009, 11:13 AM

Wow, that is cool!

GBJIV · 8 March 2009, 11:15 AM

I am with Karis... If you can afford it without jeopardizing anything... And you love flying. My vote would be to do it. Life is so very short. Do what you love!

txbikerdude · 8 March 2009, 11:21 AM

yea, what i am finding is it is cheaper to rent the plane whenever i want it. the rate is 145\hr + fuel but thats it. owning is requires completly tearing down the engine and rebuilding every 2 years, paying for the pad, insurance, etc.

Sperry · 8 March 2009, 11:58 AM

On a swing through Arizona, I ended up in Prescott, visiting Honeyman [local honey].

It was a nice day to check out the valley from the air.

I found out they couldn't schedule any air tours that day. But for half the price, I took a lesson in a . . . 152, maybe?

If the 152 is an old VW Bug, that plane you picture would be an Audi A6. Yes?

Since you are a pilot, the next Rolex will be a GMT?

Bisquitlips · 8 March 2009, 12:01 PM

Man!

That is a beaut!

Could certainly buy a lot of Rolexes for that kind of cash!

AIKO · 8 March 2009, 12:11 PM

Congrats, very nice. You could not pay me enough to ride in a plane that small though

txbikerdude · 8 March 2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AIKO

Congrats, very nice. You could not pay me enough to ride in a plane that small though

oh yea right.... I got a $20 in my wallet with your name on it... :)

folexhater · 8 March 2009, 12:46 PM

Dangit! I had a plane like that but I crashed it! Damn trees!

txbikerdude · 8 March 2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by folexhater

Dangit! I had a plane like that but I crashed it! Damn trees!

seriously?? dude thats a quick qtr million lost quick!!

bodybump · 8 March 2009, 02:14 PM

Awesome!!!!! Thats just so cool!!!.....does it comes with box and papers?

Lion · 8 March 2009, 02:34 PM

If you love flying you can not look at it as losing $300,000.00. You are enjoying a hobby and we all know hobbies are expensive!!! You also must decide if buying the plane is a priority to the pursuit of your hobby(pleasure) or as you said you can rent a plane as needed. Life is too short so enjoy yourself because you live only once and do not want to have any misgivings!!!
Everyday I am grateful to be alive and fortunate for all I have!!!

Andad · 8 March 2009, 04:46 PM

Looks great and if it's what you want - GO FOR IT.

As my old dear dead Scottish grandfather would say ' YER A LANG TIME DEED'.

Latrodectus · 8 March 2009, 04:46 PM

Great looking plane

Fly safe

Trurolexer · 8 March 2009, 05:00 PM

AMAZING!!! Very COOL!!!

elijahenoch · 8 March 2009, 05:19 PM

yeah i am planing on getting my next year i hope they have lay-away!

Layaway, also referred to as lay-by in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Great Britain, is a way to purchase an item without paying the entire cost at once. However, rather than taking the item home and then repaying the debt on a regular schedule, as in most installment plans or hire purchases, the layaway customer does not receive the item until it is completely paid for.

AIKO · 9 March 2009, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txbikerdude

oh yea right.... I got a $20 in my wallet with your name on it... :)

Just a phobic flyer. I saw a small plane take off and crash right in front of me with not good outcomes for the pilot and passenger.

Prince · 9 March 2009, 01:22 AM

Absolutely beautiful plane. I love the digital instrumentation!

Here's a photo of MY plane (economy dictated this purchase):

valentine · 9 March 2009, 01:26 AM

allan...that was funny, man!!!!!! haha...I was trying to find a photo of an old tin plane toy to post...but ya beat me to the joke! good luck TX...always admired pilots...as my granddad (my hero) was a pilot!

Prince · 9 March 2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by valentine

allan...that was funny, man!!!!!! haha...I was trying to find a photo of an old tin plane toy to post...but ya beat me to the joke!...

Thanks Justin. Yeah, it's a great plane. The only upkeep costs involve replacing the rubber band from time to time!

Nica64 · 9 March 2009, 01:42 AM

Cool!!

mikeyatc · 9 March 2009, 03:26 PM

looks like a 172S with a G1000. Nice ride.

Lowflight · 10 March 2009, 10:54 AM

Nice 172

Brunotheboxer · 10 March 2009, 11:04 AM

Ballin

JJ Irani · 10 March 2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Absolutely beautiful plane. I love the digital instrumentation!

Here's a photo of MY plane (economy dictated this purchase):

First you hijack with words......now with pictures!!

Ed Rooney · 10 March 2009, 12:06 PM

My Dad and I built about 60% of a Lancair back in the 80's. Then he sold the project.

I still think if it flies or floats, rent it.

For that 1800 monthly you can fly a couple hours each weekend in a rental. You never have to pay for maintenance or a pad.

It's kind of like joining a country club, but without reciprocal play. There are too many good public courses out there.

redshirt1957 · 10 March 2009, 12:23 PM

Flying usually breaks down into four catagories (1) personal, (2) personal business, (3) commercial, and (4) military.

Of the four, personal flying is the one that decreases over time after acquiring the training/ticket. If your goal is to have fun, which is the only reason to learn to fly, and not expand your flying into a career or fly for your own business then RENT. I have flown for many reasons and I became a CFI so that others pay for my flying.

Unless you have a wad of cash to spend on an airplane to sit or lease back to a flight school then RENT. The 172 you showed with a G1000 panel and integrated auto pilot is a very nice plane. But I must be honest, other than personal flying for your business, why fly IFR in that plane. Man, to stay current and safe is an on-going training exercise that most private pilots with an IRF ticket do not keep up with. I love flying and I find out what is the expectation of each of my students. If all they want it to fly for pleasure, I would never tell them to own a plane unless they fly over 200 hours per year. Finally, while I will train them to get their IRF ticket, I drill into them that unless they fly IFR on a regular basis, they will become a statistic.

8 March 2009, 10:39 AM	#1
txbikerdude Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 622	pics of my plane..... training on one exactly like this, talking to a company about purchasing one, but at close to 300k its a little pricey!!! comes out to 26k downpayment and around 1800\month payments... ouch!! but has autopilot, g1000 nav, terrain mapping, etc.

8 March 2009, 11:15 AM	#3
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I am with Karis... If you can afford it without jeopardizing anything... And you love flying. My vote would be to do it. Life is so very short. Do what you love! __________________ Jackson

8 March 2009, 12:01 PM	#6
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Man! That is a beaut! Could certainly buy a lot of Rolexes for that kind of cash! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Awesome!!!!! Thats just so cool!!!.....does it comes with box and papers? __________________

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	If you love flying you can not look at it as losing $300,000.00. You are enjoying a hobby and we all know hobbies are expensive!!! You also must decide if buying the plane is a priority to the pursuit of your hobby(pleasure) or as you said you can rent a plane as needed. Life is too short so enjoy yourself because you live only once and do not want to have any misgivings!!! Everyday I am grateful to be alive and fortunate for all I have!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

8 March 2009, 11:13 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wow, that is cool!

8 March 2009, 11:21 AM	#4
txbikerdude Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 622	yea, what i am finding is it is cheaper to rent the plane whenever i want it. the rate is 145\hr + fuel but thats it. owning is requires completly tearing down the engine and rebuilding every 2 years, paying for the pad, insurance, etc.

8 March 2009, 11:58 AM	#5
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	On a swing through Arizona, I ended up in Prescott, visiting Honeyman [local honey]. It was a nice day to check out the valley from the air. I found out they couldn't schedule any air tours that day. But for half the price, I took a lesson in a . . . 152, maybe? If the 152 is an old VW Bug, that plane you picture would be an Audi A6. Yes? Since you are a pilot, the next Rolex will be a GMT?

8 March 2009, 12:11 PM	#7
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Congrats, very nice. You could not pay me enough to ride in a plane that small though

8 March 2009, 12:46 PM	#9
folexhater Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: kel Location: Los Angeles Posts: 481	Dangit! I had a plane like that but I crashed it! Damn trees!

8 March 2009, 04:46 PM	#13
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Looks great and if it's what you want - GO FOR IT. As my old dear dead Scottish grandfather would say ' YER A LANG TIME DEED'. __________________ E

8 March 2009, 04:46 PM	#14
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Great looking planeFly safe __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

8 March 2009, 05:00 PM	#15
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	AMAZING!!! Very COOL!!!

8 March 2009, 05:19 PM	#16
elijahenoch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: ANTOINE Location: UPLAND,CA Watch: ROLEX G-114060M Posts: 318	yeah i am planing on getting my next year i hope they have lay-away! Layaway, also referred to as lay-by in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Great Britain, is a way to purchase an item without paying the entire cost at once. However, rather than taking the item home and then repaying the debt on a regular schedule, as in most installment plans or hire purchases, the layaway customer does not receive the item until it is completely paid for. __________________ GOD IS LOVE *REVELATION 13:16-18*

9 March 2009, 01:22 AM	#18
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Absolutely beautiful plane. I love the digital instrumentation! Here's a photo of MY plane (economy dictated this purchase): __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

9 March 2009, 01:26 AM	#19
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	allan...that was funny, man!!!!!! haha...I was trying to find a photo of an old tin plane toy to post...but ya beat me to the joke! good luck TX...always admired pilots...as my granddad (my hero) was a pilot!

9 March 2009, 01:42 AM	#21
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Cool!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

9 March 2009, 03:26 PM	#22
mikeyatc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: conus Watch: 16610 Posts: 222	looks like a 172S with a G1000. Nice ride.

10 March 2009, 10:54 AM	#23
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106	Nice 172

10 March 2009, 11:04 AM	#24
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Ballin

10 March 2009, 12:06 PM	#26
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	My Dad and I built about 60% of a Lancair back in the 80's. Then he sold the project. I still think if it flies or floats, rent it. For that 1800 monthly you can fly a couple hours each weekend in a rental. You never have to pay for maintenance or a pad. It's kind of like joining a country club, but without reciprocal play. There are too many good public courses out there.

10 March 2009, 12:23 PM	#27
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Flying usually breaks down into four catagories (1) personal, (2) personal business, (3) commercial, and (4) military. Of the four, personal flying is the one that decreases over time after acquiring the training/ticket. If your goal is to have fun, which is the only reason to learn to fly, and not expand your flying into a career or fly for your own business then RENT. I have flown for many reasons and I became a CFI so that others pay for my flying. Unless you have a wad of cash to spend on an airplane to sit or lease back to a flight school then RENT. The 172 you showed with a G1000 panel and integrated auto pilot is a very nice plane. But I must be honest, other than personal flying for your business, why fly IFR in that plane. Man, to stay current and safe is an on-going training exercise that most private pilots with an IRF ticket do not keep up with. I love flying and I find out what is the expectation of each of my students. If all they want it to fly for pleasure, I would never tell them to own a plane unless they fly over 200 hours per year. Finally, while I will train them to get their IRF ticket, I drill into them that unless they fly IFR on a regular basis, they will become a statistic.

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