Recent content by mizer2167

The M20E with the ugly paint job and Lycoming OH is already pending. So no point in considering it in the mix unless it falls out for some reason.

I didn't proceed with the purchase. I did find another plane yesterday with a more recent Penn Yann overhaul that's been flying often as part of a flight club. It's more expensive by ~$10K of course, but I'll be flying behind a newer engine with fewer hours and another 10 hp, which never hurts...

Everything is ~double with PA28's pre-2020. This plane seems fairly priced for the market, but it's still not priced for a rebuild. I checked and with my local shop it'll be around $33K if the crank and case are good. This plane is probably $13K-$15K overpriced if it needs a full overhaul, in...

I've been trying to purchase a PA28 for about a month. I've been through two prebuys with issues each time. But, I kept on and found one that made sense for my budget and mission, but the plane sat for 18 years from 2003 - 2021. Since then, someone bought it and put it back into service...

Thanks for the replies, unfortunate that the Archer sold. Salty - I'm not in the market for a twin and I'm not rated MEL.

New or O/H engine, paint and interior.

Ah, sorry I was a little dense there. That seems like a good deal on an Archer so equipped unless it needs the big three. If you don’t mind sending me the owner’s contact info, I’ll follow up.

S. FL being Miami? A bit far from Tampa, no?

Must be thinking of a different partnership, but sounds like they have a 500 hr. min on the open pilot clause in their insurance, which is somewhat common for retracts. The one I'm thinking of one of the partners is sub 200 hrs.

What wasn't right about the Mooney? Too high a share price? The costs in Pinellas Co. aren't great. Hangars are expensive, even shade hangars. The fuel is expensive there. Insurance going up doesn't help that calculus. ZPH is your best bet locally, but it's a long drive to get out there.

Yes, same one at clw. It's a nice O/H on the engine and a clean plane overall. There's a couple of guys at Albert Whited with a 1/4 share in a M20J for $20K if that interests you, I will try to dig up their contact info. I don't believe they'll offer it to you if you're working on your private...

No, technically. Recently found a guy renting an Arch-Warrior at a slightly better rate than the FBOs. No up front costs though.

Most: 2007 Honda Civic - not much to go wrong and what little did, I caused Least: 1985 Dodge Lancer - needed two new engines in its relatively short lifespan, neither of which lasted more than 40k miles, followed closely by any other Chrysler or dodge small or mid-sized sedan myself or my...

Sold or still available?

Still available or did it sell?