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| Registered Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South West Florida 
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				Flying sure beats driving
			 
			My plane is old and doesn't have any of the fancy new stuff.  And I'm not spending 10 to 15K for a gps when I can use an ipad and $75 app.  I still head to VORs and look out the window to find my way.  But since Ive gotten the plane we rarely drive more than a 100 miles from home.  We don't have to be anywhere so we pick our days.   Here is a shot of my instrument panel on our little day trip to Eureka Springs AR. I'm running around 55%-60% power, my IAS calculated out to around 140knts. We had a tailwind and the groundspeed was around 190mph. I was running 9.6 gph.  I still drive the Porsche to the golf club and the airport. But flying is what gets me excited these days. 
				__________________ 2000 Boxster S (gone) 1972 911s Targa (sold) 1971 911t coupe roller (sold) 1973 911t coupe / 3.2 (sold) Gruppe B #057 | ||
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			I envy you.
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|  07-08-2013, 02:44 PM | 
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			So do I. I get airsick just taking people to the airport. 
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|  07-08-2013, 02:46 PM | 
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| 78 in a '71 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WA on the Wet Side 
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			Very Nice!  A picture of the whole plane ,please.
		 
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|  07-08-2013, 02:52 PM | 
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			What's the plane? Mooney?
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|  07-08-2013, 02:52 PM | 
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			Doctor killer, as I recall...
		 
				__________________ Dan 1969 911T (sold) 2008 FXDL www.labreaprecision.com www.concealedcarrymidwest.com | ||
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			The "economical thinking" is nice DM!
		 
				__________________ Karl ~~~ Current: '80 Silver Targa w /'85 3.2. 964 cams, SSI, Dansk 2 in 1 out muf, custom fuel feed with spin on filter Prior: '77 Copper 924. '73 Black 914. '74 White Carrera. '79 Silver, Black, Anthracite 930s. | ||
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| Registered Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South West Florida 
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Its a Beechcraft Debonair.  I did have shoulder harnesses installed after this picture was taken.   
				__________________ 2000 Boxster S (gone) 1972 911s Targa (sold) 1971 911t coupe roller (sold) 1973 911t coupe / 3.2 (sold) Gruppe B #057 | ||
|  07-08-2013, 03:10 PM | 
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Good thing I'm not a Doctor.  When are you coming out for a ride?  Your not a doctor are you?
		 
				__________________ 2000 Boxster S (gone) 1972 911s Targa (sold) 1971 911t coupe roller (sold) 1973 911t coupe / 3.2 (sold) Gruppe B #057 | ||
|  07-08-2013, 03:11 PM | 
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			I need to get out there. I forgot it wasn't a v-tail.
		 
				__________________ Dan 1969 911T (sold) 2008 FXDL www.labreaprecision.com www.concealedcarrymidwest.com | ||
|  07-08-2013, 03:13 PM | 
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			Nice airplane !  That is one thing I regret not having done, getting my pilots license. I have had my share of "stick time" ferrying aircraft across the country for many years. I guess that while I was doing that I didn't need bother with getting a civilian license. Now I am stuck either driving or with commercial airline flights. Oh to have a "do over" button....things would be different.
		 
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|  07-08-2013, 03:16 PM | 
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 My brother in law is also starting now and he's 62, your not getting any younger. 
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| Registered Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Mid-life crisis, could be anywhere 
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			Nice! Jealous! My wife gave me the green light to get an airplane a few days ago. I've always wanted a Bonanza. Such nice planes.
		 
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|  07-08-2013, 03:45 PM | 
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If your buying used, its a buyers market.  Lots of nice planes out there.  As I was new to all this I paid a buyers agent to help me with both looking for a plane and the purchase.
		 
				__________________ 2000 Boxster S (gone) 1972 911s Targa (sold) 1971 911t coupe roller (sold) 1973 911t coupe / 3.2 (sold) Gruppe B #057 | ||
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			Okay if we are talking flying your own aircraft vs driving here are the advantages and disadvantages: Advantages are of flying own aircraft: 1. Faster 2. Very scenic Disadvantages 1. No transportation when you get to your destination airport - depend on taxis, ground transportation 2. Likely no toilet!(Empty pop bottle and harder for the women). 3. High cost of maintenance 4. Might need a hangar overnight 5. Cannot stop except for a suitable airport 6. Weather turned bad at destination - pilot/aircraft may not be equipped to land in adverse weather. Single pilot operation increases risk. Think one armed paper hanger at a busy airport. 7. Flying a small aircraft is an expensive luxury. There is a need to keep current on equipment. Instrument rating is recommended. 8. Safety depends on the pilot. I would prefer driving overall but of course that is my preference. And then there are commercial airlines and the associated frustrations.... | ||
|  07-08-2013, 04:30 PM | 
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Me too. Pilots, any disadvantages to a wing-under? A neophyte question. 
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|  07-08-2013, 04:37 PM | 
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			The Debonair was not the doctor killer, that was the V-tail Bonanza. Very nice choice of aircraft. You could land that on an aircraft carrier. | ||
|  07-08-2013, 04:44 PM | 
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			Want an M20J here...  Maybe in 2-3 years once I'm on my own business-wise.
		 
				__________________ A car, a 911, a motorbike and a few surfboards Black Cars Matter | ||
|  07-08-2013, 04:44 PM | 
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I also looked at the Mooneys, I'm sure I would have been happy with one of those also.  When I was looking it was basically a toss up for me.  I just happened to find the Beech first.
		 
				__________________ 2000 Boxster S (gone) 1972 911s Targa (sold) 1971 911t coupe roller (sold) 1973 911t coupe / 3.2 (sold) Gruppe B #057 | ||
|  07-09-2013, 06:02 AM | 
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			Highwing or low wing-personal preference to some extent. High wing often better for short fields
		 
				__________________ 1986 924S bought new. Now used for AutoX and street. Chipped, throttle cam, highflow filter in original airbox/snorkel, 14mm rear sway Hyundai Ioniq hybrid daily driver Vindicator Vulcan V8 spyder, street legal sports racing car (300hp,1400 lbs kerb weight) used for sprints on circuits, and hillclimbs | ||
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