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I have a simple question. The Arrow III has a total fuel capacity of 77 gal of fuel vs 50 on the earlier models. Is there a “visual” way to know when the tanks are at 50? Like tabs or something like that? If not, how many gallons of usable fuel do you have at “tabs” vs the 72 usable when it’s...

Other than Controller, Trade-A-Plane, Wing Swap, and Barn Stormers; are there any other reliable (and easy to use) sites to find airplanes for sale? Which one do you like best and why? What’s the best way to (start to) shop for airplanes?

So I was researching portable Dual GPS’ with ADS-B and it seems like the ONLY difference between the Dual XGPS170D and the Dual XGPS190 is that the 190 has AHRS. The 170D can be found for $419 and the 190 for $679. My question is; is the AHRS capability worth the extra $260? I should mention...

So my girlfriend and I have a dream which we’d like to accomplish in the next 5 years (but doesn’t hurt to start researching). We want to buy a Beach House we can fly to in less than 90 minutes. By then we’ll own an airplane that can do about 130 kts. The stipulations are that the house HAS to...

Seems like the only difference between the Arrow II and III is the 72 gallons of usable fuel the III offers (vs 48 on the II) and the Lyc. IO-360-C1C6 on the III (vs the Lyc. IO-360-C1C on the II). Are the engines “that different”? Any other differences I’m not considering? Please keep responses...

Here’s something else I’ve been curious about while looking at airplanes to buy. What is the difference between a 3-Blade and a 2-Blade prop? Many of you know I’m in the market for a Piper Arrow II or III; I’ve seen some with 3-Blade Props and others with 2-Blades. What’s the simple (and/or...

I’ve been looking at some airplanes and there are some that are very attractive, with the avionics that I want, and some of them with really nice paint jobs. The caveat; total time! I find some “ok” ones built in 1977 with a bit less than 4,000 hours. But then I see some beautiful ones built...

So it’s been said that an Instrument rating will lower an Airplane Owner’s Insurance cost which is why some people advice to be Instrument rated before buying. But Owning an airplane may reduce the training cost while going for your IFR rating. So, comparing apples to apples, would it make more...

Hello all! (Here’s my first post, yay!) I’m a relatively new pilot with a bit over 150 hrs and currently starting my instrument rating. My budget will allow me to purchase an airplane by the end of 2020 so I’m starting to look around. Before you recommend other options like Comanche’s...