Recent content by libertas

I'm not sure, but aren't most GA aircraft single stage paints with no clear coat? If so, polishing may take a lot more finesse on an airplane than you can get away with on a car.

Concur, I was told the same thing today.

Our main A&P hung it up. He did us a favor on the last annual and told us this will be the last one he will do for us. Cabin class, when out of annual, is uninsurable. That really limits the range that we are willing to fly it uninsured to do maintenance, and we aren't willing to take the...

I have since heard this is a common issue with this shop, and that they are so busy right now they can't keep up. Good problem for them to have and I glad for them (truly), but I'll probably look elsewhere for now. They do have a good reputation, so it would be silly to write them off, but...

I know right!! Only criminals carry cash. Like this guy. He deserved what he got. [end sarcasm] https://reason.com/2021/12/01/watch-nevada-highway-patrol-officers-seize-a-veterans-life-savings-through-asset-forfeiture/

This is where hate comes from. And ulcers.

Didn't think that info was relevant, and wanted to be discrete. I doubt they peruse POA, but if they did, it wouldn't be hard to put together who I am.

Cabin class twin, out of annual 2.5 years. Just want to get it sold and the shop knows the story. I get that I’ll be lower on the list, no problem there, but I’d like to get it sold sooner than later. Covid is a wildcard that may be the real culprit here. I don’t want to burn bridges because...

Annual.

Scheduled 2/14: "We will get you in the week of the 14th." Didn't happen. Last 2 weeks of Feb was waiting for them to "get some room" due to continued issues on a problem twin. Ok fine. I'll be patient. First week March, couple of guys got covid, and weather was crappy. Ok fine. Stuff happens...

https://www.flights-inc.com/fleet.asp?cat=2 https://aero-sphere.com/flight-training/rates/ https://www.rmflight.com/piper https://americanflightschools.com/aircraft/?loc=379 --> Multiple locations. https://www.frontrangeflightschool.com/airplane/n258rm-piper-turbo-seminole/...

I found he has a webinar on prebuys I'm making my way through now, looks like it will answer a lot of my questions. FWIW, I'm looking at 36 or 33 bonanzas, not a niche airframe, but by definition complex...and expensive. Thanks for all the responses. I'm not making bids on listings just yet...

For a prebuy what is the best option, using a mechanic that is local(ish) to where the plane is located, or using a mechanic that is local to you and having them make the trip? I currently don't have a mechanic with any past history, so I can't get any advice there. I'm new to the process and...

You are here and asking questions. Sounds like you are doing just fine. And, keep asking them.

414A (TSIO 520).