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Forum: Private Flying

27th Apr 2014, 14:20

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

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Posted By Pirke

Anybody have any experience with a TB9? I read...

Anybody have any experience with a TB9? I read they're very comfortable, I like the panel layouts. I also read it's not a short field plane, but according to POH a 630m asphalt strip would be fine if...

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Apr 2014, 21:34

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

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Posted By Pirke

Well, it depends. If you know how I can save 20k...

Well, it depends. If you know how I can save 20k euro in 4 years time by going experimental (not ultralight), it might be worth it to simply stop the business and continue flying privately. It saves...

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Apr 2014, 13:19

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

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Posted By Pirke

Some background: I already started a company over...

Some background: I already started a company over a year ago, with the honest intention to try to make money in aviation (I had just started with the PPL training). By now I know what it takes to get...

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Apr 2014, 09:27

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

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Posted By Pirke

How does the Robin HR compare to the DR? Being...

How does the Robin HR compare to the DR? Being all metal I would suspect similar performances to other all metal planes, but with a better view.

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Apr 2014, 09:28

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

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Posted By Pirke

Experimental might be cheaper, but if I rent it...

Experimental might be cheaper, but if I rent it out I'm a commercial business. I get VAT back and the fixed yearly costs are tax deductible from my personal income (at least where I come from, might...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Apr 2014, 18:29

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

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Posted By Pirke

I only have the option to hangar @ 4k/year...

I only have the option to hangar @ 4k/year (includes unlimited landing fees), no tie downs as far as I know.

Forum: Private Flying

21st Apr 2014, 14:33

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

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Posted By Pirke

This is within my budget. If I can fly a nice 4...

This is within my budget. If I can fly a nice 4 seat C172 for that money, I'm happy. Unfortunately, most 172's I see for sale at the regular website don't give me the confidence of a good deal. I...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Apr 2014, 11:31

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

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Posted By Pirke

They are both golden retrievers, 30-35kg each......

They are both golden retrievers, 30-35kg each... and they are young (1 year and 3 years) and *very* enthusiastic and energetic. I don't think they are good flying companions, especially in a low wing...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Apr 2014, 09:37

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

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Posted By Pirke

Cruise speed is not really important for me. I...

Cruise speed is not really important for me. I fly because I like flying, not because I want my burger sooner :) That's why I'm not dismissing the ATL and 150/152, as they fit my current mission. I...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Apr 2014, 07:28

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

Views: 6,959

Posted By Pirke

Thanks for the replies so far. I'm aware of...

Thanks for the replies so far.

I'm aware of the SID inspections, and if it's necessary for safe flight (which I suspect it really is) then so be it. Preferrably they've already been done of...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Apr 2014, 22:42

Replies: 42

Buying first plane

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Posted By Pirke

Buying first plane

I'm looking to buy my first plane and I can use some advice/sparring partner.

My main mission is fun flying, $100 burgers, day trips in the weekend, etc. Because we have 2 big dogs and busy jobs...

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