Best Airplane to Purchase

[TFaudree_ERAU]

I'd certainly look hard at anything but a king air.

PC-12, TBM...

Disagree. You can put a lot of gas through that second engine with the money you save by buying a King Air.

 

[Boris Badenov]

Disagree. You can put a lot of gas through that second engine with the money you save by buying a King Air.

Well, that should go double for an MU-2, then, shouldn't it? Price of acquisition is half that of even a clapped out old 90. Plus you burn about the same fuel, go MUCH faster, and look WAY cooler.

Damn, you're right. As Travis suggests, your boss should buy an MU-2. Thanks, faudree!

 

[z987k]

Euh, no. Is it available for free on the interwebz? Cause I stopped sending those bastards money around about 2005, which was, coincidentally, the same year the 10,000th "WE NEED YOUR MONEY TO PROTECT GA" piece of junkmail appeared in on my doorstep.

I only joined for the legal plan. I saw it work firsthand very well for someone, and at the current price, if I keep it up until I'm 70, will be cheaper than a few hours with a lawyer.
I'm sure it's available in the stack of magazines at the FBO near you. December 2013. They fly a short body around the world and to Japan for the 50th anniversary.

 

[z987k]

Well, that should go double for an MU-2, then, shouldn't it? Price of acquisition is half that of even a clapped out old 90. Plus you burn about the same fuel, go MUCH faster, and look WAY cooler.

Damn, you're right. As Travis suggests, your boss should buy an MU-2. Thanks, faudree!

Or he should by a turbo commander. I think they're at least as cheap as a MU-2 but don't have the SFAR. As long as it has the -10's you'll see over 300 ktas on less fuel than any king air burns, and close to what the pc-12 burns.

 

[z987k]

No kidding. What model?

I do not know that. It's sitting at PAMR if you want to come up and check it out.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

I do not know that. It's sitting at PAMR if you want to come up and check it out.

I'm busily complaining about the fact that Camarillo was down to freezing last night; no thanks.

 

[z987k]

I'm busily complaining about the fact that Camarillo was down to freezing last night; no thanks.

It's not that bad. I mean it's a DRY cold... well sometimes. You can ski!

 

[SeanD]

Thanks for the info guys. The budget would be between $300k to $600k and the usage about 2 to 4 times a month. Would maybe buying a Baron and putting into a flying club be an option? My guess is the max passenger load would be about 4 to 5.

 

[z987k]

Thanks for the info guys. The budget would be between $300k to $600k and the usage about 2 to 4 times a month. Would maybe buying a Baron and putting into a flying club be an option? My guess is the max passenger load would be about 4 to 5.

C210, maybe turbo.

 

[SeanD]

C210, maybe turbo.

He is pretty set on a twin

 

[Boris Badenov]

He is pretty set on a twin

I can easily find you an MU-2 for that price. Just don't open the cowlin...well, don't open anything. Better that way.

 

[Boris Badenov]

Or he should by a turbo commander. I think they're at least as cheap as a MU-2 but don't have the SFAR. As long as it has the -10's you'll see over 300 ktas on less fuel than any king air burns, and close to what the pc-12 burns.

I think they're a touch more dear, but just a touch. They're certainly a Contender. Always wanted to fly one of them things.

 

[SeanD]

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I can just see it now. "Oh hell nah, I aint steppin foot in that thing. What the hell is that thing anyway?"

 

[z987k]

He is pretty set on a twin

And pistons? Because unless we're talking PA31 or C402 or bigger, it's really better to have a single.

 

[KLB]

There are two really nice corporate merlins on the controller sight.

 

[Kingairer]

Thanks for the info guys. The budget would be between $300k to $600k and the usage about 2 to 4 times a month. Would maybe buying a Baron and putting into a flying club be an option? My guess is the max passenger load would be about 4 to 5.

An older C90 maybe in the upper ranges of your price range. I don't think there is much out there that would replicate the comfort you'd get in a c90 vs a smaller piston. I miss flying the kingair.

 

[hook_dupin]

Thanks for the info guys. The budget would be between $300k to $600k and the usage about 2 to 4 times a month. Would maybe buying a Baron and putting into a flying club be an option? My guess is the max passenger load would be about 4 to 5.

They ain't sexy, but I think a Malibu/Lance/6X fits your mission at the best acquisition and operational cost.

 

[TFaudree_ERAU]

They ain't sexy, but I think a Malibu/Lance/6X fits your mission at the best acquisition and operational cost.

And with the Malibu, you can fit 5 people and have enough gas to taxi to the run up area! And the pilot can break his headset every time they hit turbulence!

 

[knot4u]

In honor of @WacoFan I offer the following-

Just sayin'.....

 

[Pilot Fighter]

If it floats, flies, or ..... it's cheaper to rent than to buy. My father offered this advice when I was 13. His advice was premature but accurate.