Looking for a fast airplane

WacoFan said:
BEAUTIFUL airplane and thanks for being my proxy.

That said...you wouldn't get an Exec that pretty for $150-$200k. Try $350-$500k.

Now...I know what people are thinking..."Why would you buy that with its oil-dripping radial and stupid tailwheel for the same price that you could have a Cirrus with a safety parachute and glass panel"...to which I'd say...Oh Mitch.
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Some of us less fortunate aviator types do not have the advantage of picking the airframe we fly. I am however trying like a sumbitch to nudge the owner into a Matrix. I wonder if Dough will let me change my name then?
 
KLB said:
I'm going to take you in a different direction. Take a look at the Cessna Skymaster with the Riley Rocket conversion. The skymaster is an easy airplane to fly and performs well on one engine with the conversion. It's also pressurized and speedy!

http://www.therocket2.com/index.htm

Be sure to check out the specs!
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Be careful, though, there was recently a wing separation incident on a Skymaster with the Riley Rocket conversion and tip tanks which is probably going to lead to some new inspections and limitations.
 
trafficinsight said:
Be careful, though, there was recently a wing separation incident on a Skymaster with the Riley Rocket conversion and tip tanks which is probably going to lead to some new inspections and limitations.
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You taking about the incident in NJ where they were likely showboating with a highspeed low pass? Or was there another incident that I missed involving a 337?
 
mojo6911 said:
I would go for a nice V35 Bonanza with speed mods. Not quite 200knots, but fairly close. Much cheaper to operate than a Baron.
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For a business single I think a -36 would be a better choice. Three people and stuff could be a CG issue in a -35.
You should easily get a good -36 within budget, you get club seating with space for them to do a bit of work if they want, and they don't need to climb up into the back seat. Recently there was a turbonormalized 36 with FIKI TKS for sale for ~200 on Beechtalk.
Plus you get better short/soft capability than Cirrus/Mooney, if you should need or want it.
 
KSCessnaDriver said:
You taking about the incident in NJ where they were likely showboating with a highspeed low pass? Or was there another incident that I missed involving a 337?
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No that's the one, but the fact remains it's probably going to lead to some limitations and inspections. Cessna has been pushing for wing inspections on the 337's for a long time.
 
trafficinsight said:
No that's the one, but the fact remains it's probably going to lead to some limitations and inspections. Cessna has been pushing for wing inspections on the 337's for a long time.
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I guess I fail to see why they would get inspection requirement for an airplane crash, when it is entirely possible the airplane was beyond the safe range for such a maneuver. If it comes out that they were in fact below Va, then I'll buy inspections. But otherwise, I don't think much will come of it.
 
For short/low altitude trips, I think the 310 would be your best bet. You could come in WAY under your price range as well, which would save money for maintenance and other things. A 310 is also pretty roomy. Like others have said, you could probably get a 400 series cessna, even a 421 if you hunted around for a while. But it takes them forever to climb high enough to see a real savings, and for short trips it may not be worth it. And being called "golden eagle" well that just sucks. I went to Marquette University so I know. :( Now Iron Eagle... that might be cool if you can get LGJ as your co-pilot.

Lots of good options posted though, so it looks like you got your hands full. :)
 
Thanks everyone for the good options and comments. I think all are good options. Im sorta partial to an A-36 myself. Sounds like they're not real big fans of a twin. Now it comes down to finding a good deal.
 
KSCessnaDriver said:
I guess I fail to see why they would get inspection requirement for an airplane crash, when it is entirely possible the airplane was beyond the safe range for such a maneuver. If it comes out that they were in fact below Va, then I'll buy inspections. But otherwise, I don't think much will come of it.
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Didn't say I'm in favor of it, but it's probably going to happen and it's something you should know about before you buy one.
 
I would say a Bonanza if your just flying a couple of people and don't want the twin. But Im a 210 guy myself but the club seating is nice with just a couple of people. If your getting a turbo go with the B36TC not the A36TC
 
trafficinsight said:
Paging Waco!

ah hell, I'll throw this out there:
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One of my instructors here at the center showed me a picture of one of those today. I think I had to wipe the drool off of my chin after I saw that. Shame there are only 34 of them in existence.
 
Well if it's loud you want we're back to the A-26... I'm tellin ya, it has everything, range, speed, will carry six people, hard points for rockets. People will wait for you just to watch you land and then let you taxi right past them.

Plus when the line guy asks how much gas you want you can look at him and with a straight face say "All of it."
 
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