$75k to spend

[Jimmy_Norton]

Are twins out of the question? You could get a fairly decent twin Comanche for 75k. I'm a fan of Beech. They fly wonderfully and are solid in weather. I've been bouncing back and forth between the N35-35A or Baron/310. I haven't pulled the trigger yet, and probably wont for at least another 6-8mo. Good luck with your search. If you want more info on Beech products, I highly recommend checking out Beechtalk.com.

Nope, no twins for the first airplane. Maybe down the road in a few years, but not now.

 

[Flyinthrew]

Are twins out of the question? You could get a fairly decent twin Comanche for 75k. I'm a fan of Beech. They fly wonderfully and are solid in weather. I've been bouncing back and forth between the N35-35A or Baron/310. I haven't pulled the trigger yet, and probably wont for at least another 6-8mo. Good luck with your search. If you want more info on Beech products, I highly recommend checking out Beechtalk.com.

I'm also a big fan of Beech (yuge), but I think he would have his work cut out for him to find a Bo with what he wants for that price. At least, not one that he would not need to immediately drop another 26k into an engine.

Wanting either a 36 or a twin is what keeps me from owning any other aircraft.

 

[EIR]

Nope, no twins for the first airplane. Maybe down the road in a few years, but not now.

That's understandable. My first plane was a Grumman Cheetah with the 160hp engine. It did everything really well. I could get 5-6 hr range @ 130kts while burning 7 gal/hr. If you want to fill all four seats, the Tiger might be worth a look.

I'm also a big fan of Beech (yuge), but I think he would have his work cut out for him to find a Bo with what he wants for that price. At least, not one that he would not need to immediately drop another 26k into an engine.

Wanting either a 36 or a twin is what keeps me from owning any other aircraft.

The 36 is a remarkable aircraft, if i had 130k sitting around, I'd definitely have one in the hangar.

 

[Low&Slow]

I'll send him a text and see what I can find out for you.
His airplane is in Michigan, but he lives in Florida, so I'm not sure of his personal situation right now after the hurricanes. It might be a minute before he is able to get back with me...or not, I don't know.

PM sent @Jimmy_Norton. Check your Conversations.

 

[Jimmy_Norton]

PM sent @Jimmy_Norton. Check your Conversations.

Got it, thanks.

 

[Jimmy_Norton]

What about Mooney M20F's? They seem like they would have a bit more rear seat legroom than the other Mooney's of that vintage.

 

[AA34]

I had a C model. Great little plane.

How’s a Mooney in the bumps/wind? Just like any other single?

 

[Cessnaflyer]

BARNSTORMERS.COM

engine time a little high, but everything you want in a panel and some good mods. idk about the adsb nonsense but with a 530w you can rig something up with a newer garmin transponder iirc

I've been looking at that one!

 

[Cessnaflyer]

That's a nice Beech

FOR SALE - 1954 Beechraft E35 Bonanza

 

[killbilly]

That's a nice Beech

FOR SALE - 1954 Beechraft E35 Bonanza

That's an impressive-looking airplane. I don't know much about Beeches but I'm intrigued at that price point.

 

[Jimmy_Norton]

That's a nice Beech

FOR SALE - 1954 Beechraft E35 Bonanza

Needs about $20k in avionics

 

[Cessnaflyer]

Needs about $20k in avionics

And most likely another cylinder soon.

 

[Roger Roger]

And most likely another cylinder soon.

59 is usually passing by about 15psi on a big bore conti.

 

[Cessnaflyer]

59 is usually passing by about 15psi on a big bore conti.

From my understanding on their other posts that 59 one was changed.

 

[trafficinsight]

Beware the cost of beech parts.

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[SlumTodd_Millionaire]

How’s a Mooney in the bumps/wind? Just like any other single?

I didn’t notice any difference in the air. Definitely bumpier on the ground, though. It doesn’t have oleo struts, it has rubber donuts to absorb the bumps, and they don’t work the best.

 

[milleR]

I didn’t notice any difference in the air. Definitely bumpier on the ground, though. It doesn’t have oleo struts, it has rubber donuts to absorb the bumps, and they don’t work the best.

Keep that nose up!

 

[Boris Badenov]

Little planes that handle well on the ground always set off my "waste of resources" alarm. They're planes. They fly. That's what they're for. If you can get them in the air without killing anyone, that'll do. Same goes for spaciousness. Can you get in it? Will it take off once you do? Cool.

 

[bimmerphile]

Little planes that handle well on the ground always set off my "waste of resources" alarm. They're planes. They fly. That's what they're for. If you can get them in the air without killing anyone, that'll do. Same goes for spaciousness. Can you get in it? Will it take off once you do? Cool.

Eg, Pitts...

 

[Boris Badenov]

Eg, Pitts...

I like Pitts. I'd fly a Pitts. But you do point out a chink in my rhetorical armor, here. I should have said "If you can get them in the air AND SAFELY BACK ON TO THE GROUND without killing anyone..."