Thread: Skycatcher IFR?
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Old October 21st 07, 01:04 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Dave Stadt
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Default Skycatcher IFR?


"Helen" wrote in message
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Think about Skyhawk vs. Cardinal and you have the difference. Both are
good planes. The wing shapes are a bit different and the Bravo is
strutless. The wing shape makes the Echo an easier trainer but the Bravo
faster. The Bravo easily dose the legal limit of 120kts. The Echo has
more headroom since it doesn't have a large wing spar running through the
roof like the Bravo. The Bravo starts at $99,900 US delivered. A
reasonable VFR instrument package would put you at about $110K. The
engine upgrade required for IMC is about $9K. Either engine you can file
IFR with on this plane. However the 912S is required for flight into IMC.

Helen


Is there an option for the Continental O-200? I could not accept the ROTAX
lack of customer support and lack of FBOs which will work on them.


Matt Whiting wrote:
Helen wrote:
If you are a Cessna pilot, you'll LOVE the Tecnam line of IFR available
LSAs. We have an Echo on the line. It is super stable, super roomy,
and has a super useful load. We have a 6'9" 310lb student taking
lessons in it with a 200lb instructor! It has the stability you need
for IFR, and useful load you need for long range tanks if you are going
to fly hard IFR. Best of all, you won't sacrifice roominess. It's
every bit as comfy as a 172. The IFR certified Rotax 912S burns about 4
gph, mo gas preferred. Available glass or traditional. The new 2008
panel is superb, available glass or traditional, and complete with cup
holder.


It wasn't obvious from a quick perusal as to what the key differences are
between the Super Echo and the Bravo. Is there a comparison table
somewhere on the Tecnam web site that I simply didn't find?

Any idea as to the price target of the P2006T?

Matt