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Old 12th Oct 2011, 11:35
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chimbu warrior
 
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You should think of this as being similar to asking a Ferrari or Lamborghini owner to borrow (or rent) their car to attempt the Targa Tasmania. The answer is fairly predictable.

Avis and Hertz rent Falcons/Commodores/Camrys for a reason; anyone can drive them, and they usually return them in one piece. If they don't, the car can be replaced.

Ferraris, Lamborghinis and 180's are cherished by their owners, expensive to insure, and difficult to replace.

There is nothing wrong with your ambition to fly a 180, or, after gaining some experience in one, to trying a few more challenging strips. It may be that you have to amass either -
  • quite a bit more experience, which may convince someone to loan or rent you one, or,
  • quite a bit more cash, which may convince someone to sell you one.
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