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WannaBeBiggles
3rd Dec 2007, 01:31
Hi All
I am after an aircraft to hire for around 70 hours around March-April next year to build some command time for my CPL.
I would prefer a reliable 4 seat aircraft to carry 2-3 bodies in reasonable comfort.
Wet or Dry lease is fine.
I am checked on PA28's, 172 (R, SP & XP) but am willing to get checked on to another type if required. Currently based in SE QLD, but geographic location is not a huge factor.
Thanks in advance. :ok:
Al
Lasiorhinus
3rd Dec 2007, 01:47
a reliable 4 seat aircraft to carry 2-3 bodies in reasonable comfort
Its quite a tight fit trying to squeeze coffins into most 4-seat aircraft. Suggest a six-seater instead.
VH-XXX
3rd Dec 2007, 02:03
Reminds me of an operator in Vic who had to get a body to a remote island in his Archer for a funeral. Hearse turned up, dropped off coffin and left. Operator rocks up only to find that coffin won't fit into aircraft no matter how hard they try. Operator opens coffin, removes body, places him inside aircraft, gets screwdriver and dismantles coffin. Problem solved. True story.
Lasiorhinus
3rd Dec 2007, 02:07
Well, you gotta do what you have to do, some times. Better that, than leave the poor chap at the departure aerodrome.
WannaBeBiggles
3rd Dec 2007, 02:33
Haha, well maybe I should have been a little clearer. These "bodies" are still upright and living, and not in the "weekend at bernies" style either :p
VH-WTF
3rd Dec 2007, 05:16
ATC: XXX request POB
XXX: 1 POB.. err 2.. umm STBY..
MACH082
3rd Dec 2007, 09:56
A 172xp will do it easily, as long as the baggage doesnt get out of control. If your going after a CPL however, if you can get around the insurance requirements and your mates are chipping in, go the 210!, or if you cant get around insurance requirements a 182rg is almost as good.
ForkTailedDrKiller
3rd Dec 2007, 10:03
"go the 210!, or if you cant get around insurance requirements a 182rg is almost as good"
?????
Is the insurance issue not the same? ie the risk of a wheels-up landing!
Dr :8
MACH082
3rd Dec 2007, 10:13
Then on that logic a 172rg would be in the same league aswell :)
ForkTailedDrKiller
3rd Dec 2007, 10:16
I would have thought so!
Dr :8
MACH082
3rd Dec 2007, 10:19
Well when i flew a 172rg with 40 hours, i was wasting my time, should have jumped straight in a 210 eh :)