michael Killacky
Pre-takeoff checklist
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I've been having an ongoing discussion with several other guys that are training at the same field as I am, concerning which plane to use as a primary trainer. I'm interested in everyone's opinion. Our choices are a 172@$80/hr.wet or a 152@$65/hr.wet. My logic is that at 60 hrs., the 152 only represents a $900 savings over the entire training time. After training I assume you would need 3-4 hours of instruction in a 172 to be able to check one out at most FBO's. That knocks the savings down to $500 or so. Now, would you prefer that your family and friends went on a $100 hamburger with a pilot with 3-4 hours in a 172 or 60 hours in a 172. I really don't see much use for the 152 after training given the small useful load. Opinions, Please.
Thanks, Mike
Thanks, Mike