Recent content by Blair Ross

Thank you all for your inputs. You have definitely given me some other ideas to research and consider.

I'm willing to negotiate on carrying capacity. My family consists of two adults, a 4yr old and a 6yr old. So at least for now 4 "adults" isn't an iron clad requirement. However I would prefer it to be an aircraft the family can grow into. Especially it its going to be an aircraft that I make my own.

I'm looking at buying a used family aircraft within the next 2 years. In starting my research I set out my requirements as follows: 1. Carry 4 adults plus weekend baggage 2. Piston powered. 3. Easy maintenance/ good parts availability. (I'm an A&P) 4. IFR grade panel/equipment 5. Max price...