cessna 152, 172 or 182 share available in midlands?

[Pilot.Lyons]

Hi all,

Just thinking about the costs of hiring a clubs plane and it can get costly for a long trip...

So does anyone know of a share available in midlands area for cessna 152,172 or 182?

Im keen to fly as often as i can but its just too pricey to go further afield

[Rod1]

I think there is a 172 share going at Derby – they may have decided to sell the aircraft though.

Rod1

[BackPacker]

I don't understand why you are looking for "a 152, 172 or 182". The difference between the mission capability and cost of a 152 and a 182 is HUGE.

If you're looking to invest in a share, you'd probably want to define your mission capabilities first. 2 POB, 4 POB? Range, speed? Then decide on the aircraft type that you need.

If your mission is 2 POB at 90 knots or so, look for a C152, C162, PA38 or similar. Or look at the VLA/MLA/LAA scene, where lots of 2-seaters can be found that have the same load hauling capabilities as a 152, but at a vastly lower cost, and with considerably more speed than the 152.

If your mission is 3-4 POB look for a C172, PA28, TB10, DR400 or similar aircraft. And if your mission is 4 POB, full fuel and baggage, look at the C182, or at six-seaters.

But don't worry about converting to a new brand when you have only flown Cessna's before. To get checked out on a new type of non-complex SEP will usually only take an hour or so. For complex SEP types (retractable gear, constant speed prop, ...) figure two to five hours depending on prior experience.

[tacpot]

There's probably a 152 share going at Derby as well. Give Derby Aeroclub a call on 01283 733803 and ask if the Hotel Kilo Group are advertising a share. If there's a share up on their notice board, they'll give you the contact number.

[Pilot.Lyons]

Hi thanks ill give them a call

I prefer high wing which is why i mentioned the cessnas i would prefer a 4 seater for when my little girl is brave enough to join me and me wife but can get away with a 152 for a bit