Recent content by TDeb

I would love to get a J-230 but with 2 guys my size, to stay legal, there's only room for 5 gal of fuel.

The Aerotrek 240 appears to meet all of my requirements but I haven't seen any on the used market lately. The folding wings are because my local airport doesn't have available hanger space at this time.

Thanks for the reply Ray. The RV-12 is on my short list but the information I saw listed the useful load as 545 lbs. A little less than I would like but a possibility. Maybe my information is incorrect.

Thanks for the replies. I am looking for: >120 mph cruise >500 mile range >575lb useful load, enough to haul 2 "full figured guys". Baggage compartment big enough to hold 2 acoustic guitar cases. prefer tricycle landing gear. prefer folding or removable wings. Either high or low wing. < $70k...

Thanks zaitcev, J-230/J-250 can't legally haul enough load. (only about 470 lbs) J-170 is a possibility but a little slow. Not really interested in Rans S-7 (tandem taildragger) the S-6S might work but again a little slow. Bristell looks great but is too expensive ($120 to $130k used with 500...

Hi, first time poster. After about 30 years I would like to get back into flying. I like the looks and specs of the Remos airplanes but can find little info on the baggage area. I see lots of pictures of the outside of the airplane, the panel, the seats, the engine, but nothing on the baggage...