Recent content by pele

Hangar costs - I'm not sure where to start with this one. I guess I'll take a stab at available hangar space to begin with. None. Of the airports I've quickly looked at there are no hangars available. Tie-downs yes. Even a tie-down, only one available at SBA a few months ago. Hangar space is an...

The 310 looks far too expensive on paper and a twin is beyond my goals/experience this year. The vacation part of the equation I don't sit hard and fast on in my $40k budget, since that's an entertainment/vacation expense, maybe tack on $10k per year for vacation. I don't want vacations to...

" If you need glass to feel safe, or you think your mfg year = saftey, you're missing the boat," As Shawn said, I'm reasonably okay flying a 1960's 210, but it's the wife's perception that is the difference between her being coerced into flying with me once a month and her asking to join me...

Yes I would be financing the plane and trying to hit the $40,000 per year. The plane is used for business and I would expect to depreciate it. I didn't realize a 182 was more than 40k per year! OUCH!! In terms of mission creep - I'm buying for the commute first and foremost. I'm willing to...

Sorry for what is probably one of the most often asked questions, but I'm at the brainstorming stage to start the plane purchase discussion with the wife. Budget of $40,000 yearly and plane will be used for business. The mission: 1) 300 mile commute one way (Average 2 round trips weekly =...