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UL power has a 200hp engine. I don’t see it threatening Rotax is terms of market share or sales. Doesn't seem like they have much pressure to keep going up another few hp.

@JBray also think of insurance costs. It would cost me $1600/yr for a 182 but the lowest quote on a 210 was $8k/yr. I was told that'd drop $1-2k once I hit 100hr time in type. Twins are even higher. The 6 seats on my 205 costs $1k more than a 182 and they're practically the same darn plane...

I own a C205 because I needed 5 seats. The Cherokee 6/260 is probably a sweet spot for you (and cheaper than my 60s era plane.) If not that,, then you pay the Cessna surtax. Don't do retract, it just isn't worth it. Don't do twin, it really isn't worth it at your experience level.

I've been waiting on a hangar for 5 years now but at least I got a tir down. If there weren't any tie downs I'd shoot somebody. How does the supply demand price curve "work" if there ain't some availability? God bless then for fighting the economics of it but ...yeesh. None?!

It would,, wouldn't it.. The problem is the cost of keeping the IFR approaches, stashing away enough for the runway replacement, and other such large upcoming bills. Kinda like the engine replacement and cost/hr of a twin.

There's one by me for $4M claiming $40k/month in revenue. Looking at it I still can't figure put how to make the numbers work.

Your numbers are for the stock purchase. Installation of the HSI is much more. That GI-275 combo near me will sit you back $15-20k all considered. The Aspen will probably be much more competitive price wise. I installed an Aspen 2000 combo on my plane and got most unlocks included with a summer...

Well... that's 2 years of flying a 170 around the country. What, exactly, is going to beat that in the following 2 years. Might as well quit while you're ahead.

Having sat in the early cessna seats vs the newer adjustable, I'd take the early ones. The lack if movement is a con but they are infinitely more comfortable on a skinny butt than any other aircraft I've sat in. That's a serious pro. To me, they add the one speed mod you just can't beat; an...

N07 is a good little airport (I learned to fly there) but if you need to depart, MMU or CDK with their 2 runways would serve you better. Also, both have reasonable access to public transit.

Used STEC are only good to replace one you already have installed and only if they are set up for your model. There's a reason they're so cheap. Look into something else

182, high DA? More hp is the answer but what you really want is more hp at altitude. For that you need a turbo (no STC for that) or a supercharger (these are 20k. It eats 3-5hp but you can fly up to 8k DA without a loss of power. Pretty sweet and is compatible with a PPonk. I'd do it to my own...

Damn... pretty

I have more than that. First on the list is my Cessna 205. Beautiful plane that I picked up from an A&P in Texas. Just recently added an Aspen 2000 and Lynx 9000D+. Take the family on vacations and weekends with it. A true family hauler that packs my 2 kids, my wife, and of course, my MIL. Next...

Don't get a GNS 430/530 as the install will be close to the cost of an already 25yr old piece of equipment. I'llbe sellingmy 430W next year and upgradingto an avidyne. However, The 175 is your lowest cost option. But seriously with the cost of labor at a reputable shop, 375 it, if you have to...

Plane 3 sounds better to me. Those King units, while old, will continue to work another decade. The Narco, maybe not.

I can tell you my 205 (same exact body as a P206 and mid 60's 210 cabin) is about 2 inches wider than a 182. It definitely feels roomier in the middle seats. The back seats, however, are snugger than the back seats of a 182. On the mid 60's 210, they don't really have 6 seats. They are 4+2 kid...

An Aspen drives an STEC-55x better than the GI-375. I've just upgraded and went 2000 MAX. I was advised to go 1000 w/ AP integration plus GTN 750xi. Save the money on labor and go Aspen with your existing 55x. The synthetic vision is awesome, btw. I also have a Lynx 9000 but would recommend...

I mount on the yoke. Stays out of the view of the avionics. So for me, a mini is perfect.

I think the choice of VS1 is thr right choice. Look at the extra training needed for the MU-2 and you'll see they avoided a whole host of weird and wild attempts to hit a rule with crazy flaps or even Wren like systems.