ASES floatplane in or near Michigan?
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ahw01
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If you're working on the SES I'd say http://www.traverseair.com/
Low&Slow
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Yep. I've already scheduled training dates with Tom.
Looking to build ASES time after that though.
Low&Slow
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Good question. Looks like Brian Van Wagnen.
Low&Slow
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Probably going to try to find something in the ballpark of $30k or less, if possible. Floats, wheels, and skis.
Maybe a Taylorcraft F19, PA-12 super cruiser, or something along those lines.
I'm eventually going to build a Bearhawk, but that's going to take several years and lots of $.
Right now I'm looking to build SES time as quickly and inexpensively as possible.
Maybe a Taylorcraft F19, PA-12 super cruiser, or something along those lines.
I'm eventually going to build a Bearhawk, but that's going to take several years and lots of $.
Right now I'm looking to build SES time as quickly and inexpensively as possible.
BigZ
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I'd start start with a O-320 pacer and go from there
Fun plane as is, add big tires, throw some extended wingtips on
I hear it's fun on skis and alright on floats (can't comment though - never flew skis and all my amphib time is in Lakes)
But being an A&P you can have huge amounts of fun with a Pacer.
Almost bought one off of a guy who rebuilt 3 or 4 and took the last one to Alaska to put a whole bunch of field approvals on it.
Fun plane as is, add big tires, throw some extended wingtips on
I hear it's fun on skis and alright on floats (can't comment though - never flew skis and all my amphib time is in Lakes)
But being an A&P you can have huge amounts of fun with a Pacer.
Almost bought one off of a guy who rebuilt 3 or 4 and took the last one to Alaska to put a whole bunch of field approvals on it.
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He is the man. Also has just about every license and rating you can have, and can hop in your plane and teach you new flying tricks even though he's never flown that make before.
Low&Slow
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ahw01
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Amphib is fun, the husky at www.ryanseaplanes.com was good
BigZ
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BTW I wouldn't knock Lake out completely either
Doesn't go anywhere in a great hurry, but neither would a seaplane of this class
Same 200hp engine as Arrow, won't do the docks, but in a way better for wilderness. If you remove the rear seats and open the door to the baggage compartment, two sleeping bags fit great.
For where you are, find one with a working heater - engine is on your back, so no warm air from there.
180 hp is ok too if you keep the loads up.
Any questions about Lakes - pm me
Doesn't go anywhere in a great hurry, but neither would a seaplane of this class
Same 200hp engine as Arrow, won't do the docks, but in a way better for wilderness. If you remove the rear seats and open the door to the baggage compartment, two sleeping bags fit great.
For where you are, find one with a working heater - engine is on your back, so no warm air from there.
180 hp is ok too if you keep the loads up.
Any questions about Lakes - pm me
z987k
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Floats, wheels, skis and under 30k.
http://alaskaslist.com/-3/posts/10_Transportation/59_Aircraft/474732_1946_Taylorcraft_BC12_D.html
BigZ
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No, but there are Twin Bees
BigZ
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That was supposed to read "keep the loads light" btw