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Originally posted by bottlerocket View Post150 or 150 II? The II matters because it comes with a rearview mirror lol2004 TR Mustang Mach 1 RIP
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Originally posted by bottlerocket View PostAnywhere from $8000-18000 depending on what aircraft, airport, school, etc. You can get it done in a few weeks or a few months. Its like college, how much time do you want to dedicate and how good do you want your education to be?Originally posted by Cmarsh93zDon't Fuck with DFWmustangs...the most powerfull gang I have ever been a member of.
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Originally posted by 347Mike View PostSo the few sites I found online that said around 5k is not practical?2004 TR Mustang Mach 1 RIP
2003 DSG Mustang Mach 1
2014 Race Red Shelby GT500
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Originally posted by 04mongoose View Postumm when it comes to the 150 there is a regular 150 and the 150 commuter. Mine is the commuter model. The differences they have are minimal. A 152 has a lot of differences. Its got a lycoming o-235 vs my continental 0-200. The 152 has doors that bulge out more for more room in the cockpit, different landing gear, rudder, cowling, and more. A 152 is a tad slower than a older lighter 150
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Originally posted by 04mongoose View PostI dont see it happening for a private license. Its going to take the average person 55-60 hours to get their private. So i dont see how you are going to find a plane to rent plus instructor for under 100 bucks an hour. Plus books and supplies. Its easily 8-10k in an old plane. If you do training in new glass cockpit stuff it can run you 150 an hour for the plane and 30-40 an hour for the instructor
Either way, if someone wants to do it, do it ASAP. The costs of flying are only going up. Once you get it, it's easy to get current again, even if you don't fly for a while.
And you don't need to be rich, just wise with what you have. Example; A friend of mine would love to learn how to fly. He was looking into schools, checking costs. He was worried about the money, but it was looking like he could swing flying 2-3 hours a week. He got new car fever, went and bought a 2011 mustang. At over $1000 a month for payment and insurance, no more flying money! Just have to figure out what your priorities are.
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Originally posted by Rotortrash View PostI agree with you, for the most part. I think you 're a little high, I think you can get it done for 6-8K if you stick with it, like you did. It's the folks that only fly once a week or less that end up spending more.
Either way, if someone wants to do it, do it ASAP. The costs of flying are only going up. Once you get it, it's easy to get current again, even if you don't fly for a while.
And you don't need to be rich, just wise with what you have. Example; A friend of mine would love to learn how to fly. He was looking into schools, checking costs. He was worried about the money, but it was looking like he could swing flying 2-3 hours a week. He got new car fever, went and bought a 2011 mustang. At over $1000 a month for payment and insurance, no more flying money! Just have to figure out what your priorities are.
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Originally posted by pattymelt3605 View PostSame question... Also how much is an entry level plane?
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Originally posted by Sgt Beavis View PostMan I really want to get back into flying.
I've had to replace the windows on a UH1H, what a bitch. Especially the chin bubbles. The damn things never fit exactly.
hell almost anything airframes wise on a cobra sucks compared to a huey though.. flight control issues are another thing all together, give me a huey anyday!Last edited by matts5.0; 02-03-2011, 03:51 PM.ازدهار رأسه برعشيت
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Originally posted by bottlerocket View PostQuality of education is also in question, ability to fly in Class B airspace, etc. I know tons of pilots who learned to fly out at G airports and they have no sense of radio etiquette, operations at a towered airport, etc. Its scary at times. I learned at Addison and I'm glad I did. I am perfectly comfortable landing between a couple 737s at Love Field.
Yes, I agree. Those pilots that learned out in the boonies suffered from bad instructors. I know several, as well, that can't navigate any kind of complex airspace, and they learned at big name schools here in the metroplex. I also know several that are the best pilots I know, that learned from farmer bob out in BFE.
It's all in the quality of instructor, no matter where you go.
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Originally posted by bottlerocket View PostEntry level? What do you wanna do? Paper Cubs are cheap, but dont plan on going far, 150s are a little bit more but they are slightly more versatile. C172s are probably the most common general use aircraft and can be had for anywhere from $35k-200k. Beyond that it just goes up. Most people look into fractional or partnerships. You arent gonna fly all the time so splitting an aircraft with someone makes sense. One or two partners make the cost come down dramatically, and unless you plan to fly every weekend, its a good option
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Originally posted by pattymelt3605 View PostJust recreational flying but something versatile would be nice. Looks like a 150 can be had for about $15,000?
There are also several flying clubs in the area. You buy in, then pay a monthly fee for fixed expenses. You have a couple different airplanes to choose from, and you know who is flying them. A much better deal than a flight school.Last edited by Rotortrash; 02-03-2011, 04:02 PM.
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Originally posted by pattymelt3605 View PostJust recreational flying but something versatile would be nice. Looks like a 150 can be had for about $15,000?
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Originally posted by DTM_Motorsports View PostI used to paint planes here in Arkansas, same airport clintons brother ran dope and arms
out of with the CIA...
Still shady stuff goes on out there
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