[dmcummins]

I loved owning my plane, I sold it because the wife was scared after a mechanical problem we had. I had a Beech Debonair, but if I was buying again I would seriously look at the vans. When I bought 4 seats were a requirement, and we did fill them from time to time.

I owned my plane from 2012 to 2020. I sold it for what I paid including my upgrades, and I put 700 hours on it. It still cost me $175 a hour to fly. Maintenance is probably higher on my certified plane and it burned 12 gal a hour. I was also lucky I never had any big maintenance surprises, no engine overhauls or big AD.