MuseChaser
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In another thread, the wizard for plane selection was mentioned. I just checked it out, and it's fairly useful although the prices listed seem awfully optimistic, meaning too low for what purchase prices seem to be these days.
I entered my wishes/priorities, and it spit out pretty much the same two aircraft I've been searching for, which was a nice confirmation. However, it also spit out one I hadn't considered at all which really intrigued me.... A Maule M-5. Love the short field capability, visibility, and huge range between fast cruise speed and slow flight. I have no taildragger experience, and still don't feel real confident w Gusty xwinds in my Cherokee. Other than the Cherokee, the only other planes I've flown have been Cessna 152s and 172s, and that was years ago. How extensive a process would transitioning to a Maule be? I'm approaching 200 hours, but that's been spread over many years. Currently flying at least twice a week..... Finally... And loving it
I entered my wishes/priorities, and it spit out pretty much the same two aircraft I've been searching for, which was a nice confirmation. However, it also spit out one I hadn't considered at all which really intrigued me.... A Maule M-5. Love the short field capability, visibility, and huge range between fast cruise speed and slow flight. I have no taildragger experience, and still don't feel real confident w Gusty xwinds in my Cherokee. Other than the Cherokee, the only other planes I've flown have been Cessna 152s and 172s, and that was years ago. How extensive a process would transitioning to a Maule be? I'm approaching 200 hours, but that's been spread over many years. Currently flying at least twice a week..... Finally... And loving it