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Van Bortel is flying an 02 T182T out to us on Thursday for a prebuy. It wasn't even listed on their website yet, so I kind of lucked out since most of thew newer turbos have around 900-950 UL. This one is closer to 1050, and I needed 1025 plus. It is a pre G1000 so we avoid the pitfalls of...

I called Blake over there today about a couple of planes. Then I made the mistake of looking at A36s again. It was an easy decision buying the Archer. I looked at it like buying a really nice car. Now I am considering planes that cost more than my house, and that is hard to wrap my mind around...

Ain't that the truth!

And this is a tempting proposition. Of course, then I plug some flights into FF and check flight times and fuel burns. All of these are assuming the 4 of us (520 lbs) and 180 lbs of luggage, IFR flight with reserves plus an additional 10 gallons. These really make the BO look like a great bang...

I should not have worded it that way. I am very conservative and well aware of get-there-itis. What I meant is that if we are going some where as a family, I would rather have a plane that may be slower than a plane that requires to me to ship part of our luggage via common carrier or leave it...

Yes, but with the wife and kids, I get the feeling the compromise is going to be the speed. I have to get everyone and their stuff their even if it means going a little slower.

I am concerned about the UL of the Saratoga compared to the 206 or 210. I love the plane though, and it would be an easy transition. Maybe I should look for one with a higher UL.

Honestly, that would be awesome. I just need a lot more hours to make it feasible. Maybe one day though.

Pretty sure that is a jet. A little (or a lot) out of my price range.

Not sure I can get an RV10 with 6 seats and the UL I need.

Yes, but the insurance is crazy high, especially with my hours, and there are a lot of recurring ADs on them. I think the MX would get out of hand. It is a nice family plane though.

I am looking for opinions on my next plane. Since many of you have flown a variety of planes, I value your opinion. I have read and read and read some more, so I will probably get a lot of what I already read, but I am posting this anyway. I am 1 170 hour pilot with my IR, and I own and have...