john221us

Quote: KSMooniac If you are diligent and reasonable with your searching, you shouldn't be flying all over the country and paying for multiple pre-buys. There is no excuse today with broadband internet and cheap cameras for a good seller NOT to have scanned copies of the logs (at least recent history) and lots of detailed pics that can be sent to you.

Thanks for the great advice. I have considered the benefit of a plane that has mods and in particular, a pretty good IFR panel. This is why I am considering going with the C model, as my current budget only puts me at the bottom end of the E model. Keeping my Cherokee and waiting until I have more money is certainly an option, but what inspired this was my desire to jump start my IR training. Thanks, John

I am having trouble with this editor: I have done some touch and goes there. That is an easy flight for me (20 minutes). If you are going to be around this weekend, let me know. I actually fly out of Lincoln (LHM).

Quote: jrwilson I have a M20C at Rancho Murietta, which isn't terribly far from Rocklin.

Quote: Mitch Hi John. Another offer for you here on the Central Coast, near San Luis Obispo/Santa Maria.

Quote: Immelman If you're in central CA and want to check out my 1966 E or to see how it flies, shoot me a PM. I am based at WVI.

Ok, I sent you an email. Thanks,

I am not hung up on the number of hours per year. I fly because I love it and I want to stay safe and current. I will also be starting my IR training which will keep me in the plane. Good point on the carb thing. I don't really plan to fly a lot in icy conditions, though, but you never know.

Probably mid-forties, which puts me on the low end of the E's, hence I am considering the C's. My concern with the C, is does it have enough power to climb out of Big Bear. It doesn't have to be on a hot summer day, but I do want the option of visiting my Dad once in a while.

Hi, I am new to this board. I have a Cherokee 140, which I used to get my ticked and I have about 200 hours in it. For a couple of reasons, I have decided that it is time to move up. It is has been a great plane, but I want to start my IR training and I would like to be able to visit my Dad in Big Bear (6,700 feet field elevation). Here is the mission requirements: 1) I fly about 100 hours per year (my first two years). 2) about two flights a month are for business (usually about 100 NM in the California valley or over to Silicon Valley) 3) I fly to SBA (my son goes to UCSB) or Southern CA about every other month (300 NM) 4) I try to fly at least once a week, if I am not flying for other reasons ($100 hamburger runs, etc) 5) In the last two years, I have only had three people in the plane 1/2 a dozen times. At least 1/2 the times it is just myelf in the plane, the other times, it is usually an instructor or another pilot ($100 hamburger runs). I am considering an M20C or an M20E. My money will go further with a C and I will probably end up with better avionics, which is good, since I will be starting my IR training. I also want enough climb, that I can safely takeoff from Big Bear. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks,