Priusrebuilders.com is another with rebuilt batteries. They range from $950-2,800 depending on which cells you want in it.
They aren't as expensive as people think once you start doing them.
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2006 Prius battery from dorman. $1,255 with 3 year unlimited mile warranty. They paid me straight labor to change one under...
Cirrus pilots are used to floating down into the grass after pulling the handle. Maybe it was practice exiting the grass in case the plane is reusable.
Big hybrid batteries are not as expensive as they used to be. I replace several a year. I have the 2005-2008 Prius down to an hour complete. Aftermarket companies are making them as well now. I can buy a remanufactured one with 3 yr warranty for about $1500-1700 depending on Camry or Prius...
You could always "get lost" northbound and claim the compass broke. You don't always get a chance to fly somewhere you want. I say do it. Need a passenger?
I am looking at a trip from RFD to Pensacola, Florida this summer in either a C172 or C182. Anyone done a similar trip or have any advise on airspace to avoid between the two?
Planing on taking wife and 7 yr old daughter for a week.