"Newps" wrote in message
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You have to live thru this to understand. I owned a Cessna Cradinal for a
while. You call or go up to your favorite FBO parts counter and they look
at you strange, they pull out the Cardinal book. You notice it's nearly
brand new looking because it doesn't get used. Does the FBO in Burnt
Scrotum, Nevada even have the books for a Trinidad? If it takes the guy
threee days to figure out what to order you're going to tire quickly of
your bird.


OK, I think I now understand your point--even if the parts have the exact
same availability, it's the human factor (i.e., lack of experience in the
field) that drives the issue. Good point--I hadn't considered that part of
the equation.


My S model has a book speed of 178 kts true. I get low 170's on an
everyday basis at your fuel flow example. With the $50K you won't have to
spend on the Trinidad you can really put in there what you like. Or enjoy
the extra $500-$1000 you won't be spending on hull insurance.

OK, you're giving me a faster number than I've read. +10kts is not earth
shattering, but certainly noteworthy.

I still wonder about the apples-to-apples of the $50K savings you're talking
about--a few other posters have commented on comparing a 40 year old Bo to a
20 year old Trin. I am trying to be neutral on the subject--I know there
are plenty of '60s airplanes flying, but I also have to believe there's some
intrinsic value to being newer (all things being equal). What would your
airplane go for if it were, say, an '86 model?

The insurance is a point well taken--I have NOT priced insurance on Bos.
May I ask what to expect on that? I was getting quoted ~$2,000 / yr for
$125K hull, $1M/$100K liability, $3K med on the Trin the last time I asked
(around last June).

Thanks!
--
Doug
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