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Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2013, 16:05
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Adam Congratulations and good luck with your...

Adam

Congratulations and good luck with your new ride. Just remember always fly on double crossfeed, wait until you are in an uncoordinated turn before putting the gear down, never return the flap...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2013, 20:39
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Good luck. Aerostars fly as great as they look. ...

Good luck. Aerostars fly as great as they look.
As for the costs, well all the good things in life cost money and I never regretted any of the money I have spent on my airplanes :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
25th Feb 2013, 14:42
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Yes the SIMCOM course is expensive but the SIM...

Yes the SIMCOM course is expensive but the SIM allows training that simply can't be done in the airplane. The first SIMCOM course I did was a C 340 recurrent. Since I had 2000 hrs Multi PIC and 300...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Feb 2013, 14:34
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

I would never do that. My intent was not to...

I would never do that.

My intent was not to say "Don't buy an Aerostar" just a few cautions about buying this class of aircraft from the bottom of the pile. Over 30 + years of GA flying I have...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2013, 04:31
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Oh Boy ! You are in trouble. It seems you have...

Oh Boy ! You are in trouble. It seems you have totally fallen for that sexy thing that just screams "look at me I am so HOT ".

At the risk of being a crust curmudgeon killjoy a few points to think...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2012, 17:06
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Actually the main wheels on the old bathtub cowl...

Actually the main wheels on the old bathtub cowl Aero Commanders are huge. Take a look at the picture on the first post of this thread. The mechanic kneeling next to the main gear gives the scale....
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2012, 02:28
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Adam I find the attitude you are expressing...

Adam

I find the attitude you are expressing in your post above rather disturbing.
How about a reality check from my POV

Apple: Aero Commander 520: produced in the early 1950's when operating...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2012, 21:23
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Adam If you are mainly flying alone why is...

Adam

If you are mainly flying alone why is pressurization so important. Pressurization is usually bought for passenger comfort. If it is just you then a a large portable O2 bottle and a nasal...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2012, 21:04
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

I assume you mean the AC 685 with the Continental...

I assume you mean the AC 685 with the Continental GTSIO 520 F engines. These airplanes are lovely long range cruisers with up to 322 gals of fuel making one stop trans continental flights possible...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2012, 19:11
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

The other option is to sell your 520 and buy a...

The other option is to sell your 520 and buy a late model Shrike. You will get an airframe that is 25 + years newer and fully mature. It will also likely have a good autopilot and updated radios....
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2012, 15:34
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Landing is the easy part it is the short field...

Landing is the easy part it is the short field takeoff that get's interesting. That short wing makes for long takeoff runs...........
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2012, 01:00
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

I would ask to see the last 5 years worth of...

I would ask to see the last 5 years worth of maintenance bills on the one you are interested in and if possible the other 2 your mechanic looks after. This will give you a feeling for what you will...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2012, 00:05
Replies: 76
Views: 32,076
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

I have about 550 hrs on a 600 Aerostar and few...

I have about 550 hrs on a 600 Aerostar and few hours on a 601P. I loved flying the aircraft but there is no way I would own one, especially the pressurized ones. They are absolute maintenance pigs....
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