14 Years in skydiving, 3 years floats in Kodiak Alaska, 2 years in turbo beavers on Denali working glaciers. Currently full time twin otter pilot for the Forest Service.
Headed to Washington tomorrow to test fly a PA-12. After searching and thinking for a lot of years I’m finally in a place to buy, and have found the Super Cruiser to fit my mission, wants, needs, and...
Very nice article Zane. Thanks.
A couple of points I'd add:
The time of day we fly in PVFR really (REALLY) affects visibility. Sun angle is a big deal in the mountains. Some folks suggest "fly early or late". Well, we might have better DA early in the morning or as the afternoon heat abate
Looking for a 182 with a budget as high as 60k. Also looking for a Pacer as per my other post.
Anybody familiar with this bird?
https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=CESSNA&model=182+SKYLANE&listing_id=2385801&s-type=aircraft#
I’m seriously looking for a 180 horse pacer.
Prefer to buy from a member or someone a member knows.
I have a client eye on the usual classifieds but am happy to take suggestions.
I am willing...