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    Best Plane for 150-200 NM Trips

    Looking for recommendations for the best plane for the following mission: 2 people plus light bags (30 lbs of bags max). Max 200 NM distance. Planes I am currently considering: Piper Colt, Piper Tri-Pacer, and Grumman AA1. Would like to keep purchase price under $40k if possible and operating...
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    Wanted: Partnership Partnership in SC

    Looks like Golden Corner Flying Club got shut down due to a crash that occurred in the 182 they had. That is a bummer! Looks like the crash ended up being fatal too - probably lost their insurance.
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    Wanted: Partnership Partnership in SC

    Probably up near the Clemson, SC area so my wife can finish up some advanced schooling at Clemson. Hoping to move back to North Carolina after that.
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    Wanted: Partnership Partnership in SC

    Never got much interest so still looking. However, I will be moving in about a year to a year and a half from now so not sure how much sense a partnership makes at the moment.
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    Panel Update

    Thanks, I very well may find what I want in my search. Just wanted to get an idea on costs just in case. Thanks for all the comments and insight. All very good things to know and consider when searching.
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    Panel Update

    Hello All, I am looking at buying either a Piper Arrow II, or Mooney M20C, E, or F variant in the next year to two years. What I really want is the standard 6-pack instrument layout with a Garmin 430W receiver and 2 VOR’s. Yes I know the 430 is old and there are newer and better systems out but...
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    Grand Prairie, Tx Thoughts and Advice

    Learned today that I may be moving from the Columbia, SC area to the Grand Prairie, Tx area. My questions are: 1. Good safe places for a young couple to live with 0 kids preferably near a good GA airport? (will rent/apartment for at least a year). Once we decide to buy we will be looking for an...
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    Thoughts on First Plane Purchase

    Thanks to everyone for the comments! I think at this point the search will continue. I am in no hurry, I really want to make sure I get what fits my needs and mission and the best plane for the money. I was originally interested in the M20C and M20E/F but got kind of turned off of them recently...
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    Thoughts on First Plane Purchase

    Budget currently would be in the 40 - 60K range. I think this range pretty much gets me what I want. Efficient, cross country plane for 2 adults with basic IFR I can upgrade over time. I am definitely open to fixed gear airplanes. Since this is my first purchase I really want to make sure I get...
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    Thoughts on First Plane Purchase

    Yeah I was originally looking into Mooney’s. Specifically the C. Only concerns I had were cabin room (once again never flown in one, just heard others complain), the prop hub AD, and the fuel bladder issues. My current instructor actually crash landed a Mooney back in the 80’s due to the fuel...
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    Thoughts on First Plane Purchase

    I am not super worried about the difference in cost, although the turbo on the arrow does scare me cost wise especially since it wouldn't really be needed on the east coast (plus the arrow is close to OH). I do have a few reservations about the older Bo's as well though. I have never flown one...
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    Thoughts on First Plane Purchase

    Hello fellow Pilots! I am beginning to look into the purchase of my first plane. I have read many of the threads on here regarding plane purchases and expenses. I am ASEL Private and IR rated pilot with close to 200 hours (going to commercial and CFI/CFII next). Over 50 hours in Piper...
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    Wanted: Partnership Partnership in SC

    Looking for partners for aircraft purchase in the Columbia SC area (KCAE, KCUB, KFDW, KAIK and surrounding area). I currently have over 185 hours (50+ in arrow/Saratoga) and about to take IR checkride. Going all the way to CFI & CFII after commercial. Looking for partners (3 max) interested in...
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