Recent content by brewski

Wow this convo dropped of quickly. I didn't get a chance to look at the local Bonanza for sale this weekend. I will say, there appears to be a lot more shoulder room in a Saratoga than a Bonanza...there is room for a cooler between the middle seats of the 'toga.

This may be true in performance, but not price. I keep going in circles between a twin and a roomy single. More speed would be nice, but is not essential. I didn't know the 58P was turbo.

So, I look at a '81 58P vs. the previously mentioned Saratoga. There is a 58P with TT1910, 614 on both engines for 10,000 more than the Saratoga. How much more, besides fuel burn, will the 58P be to operate?

I agree with the partner statement. Few of the folks I know are ME qual'd. I'd have zero chance of a partner on a multi. Decent chance on a single. That is...if I really want a partner.

I'm not sure where to begin first: hauling 52 cats or a cello... All fantastic information. Yes, I am used to multiple engines and because of this, rarely fly the Lance at night. Not that have 2 engines would add much night flying. I just flew with a guy who was a demo pilot at Beech, and I...

Yes, I get that. I understand fully how it works in the housing world. Which leads me to, what is the best way to value a plane in the buying process. In real estate you look a comparable house values. Example: I see a 1995 Saratoga II HP, TT 1131 TT, new eninge $189,500 I see a 1997...

This is in my neighborhood. I'm going to go take a look and see how different in size they really are (interior). It is more than I want to pay, but lots of fancy glass. As my co-pilots are typically my kids or wife, the elbow room is not an issue for me. I'd be curious if my wife & kids...

Ooh. I get it.

"NOTATION: The owner recently had a propeller strike during taxi. The engine was removed and inspected by the same engine shop that performed the overhaul. A brand new propeller was also installed. The owner has advised us that the remaining transferable engine warranty will still be...

Good info, I like that 50ft paint. The Lance I lease has that and 100ft "Partridge Family" velour interior. So...when we talk damage... I saw a Saratoga listed with about 50 hrs on the motor. Said they had a prop strike after the new engine installed. X, Y & Z was accomplished and engine...

Really? It appears to me non-club seating has less leg room. Beside, I like to look back and see my happy family playing cards and giggling and smiling and not fighting...oh wait...was I just dreaming? But seriously folks, they do play cards on all flights.

Yep, I get that. Though I have a friend who said he'd rather buy with "fresh" engines & avionics vs. nice paint an interior. Apparently having his "glass" installed was night-mare-ish.

This is all very informative folks, and I greatly appreciate it. So, here is my next two part question for this series: Baron vs. Saratoga With the initial follow on of: at how many hours on the engine do you start to look away from a purchase candidate?

This is going to sound weak, but I find the 310 ugly inside & out. I think it is a great plane for the value (I guess). The Lance I'm in has club seating, and I wouldn't want anything else. I agree, for most of our flying, 160 is fine. Hell, for all of my flying 160 is fine...but more speed...

Family or not, I want to be safe. How about some, non-emotional, feedback on a Seneca. Are they reasonably fast? That is, beyond the second engine, what advantage does a Seneca have over a Saratoga?