Plane "sharing" experience?

On Dec 20, 7:52 am, wrote:
Thanks for the unexpectedly large response. I could use a few more
recommendations about which models of aircraft are particularly well suited
to being used as a trainer. Also, I could really use tips on buying and potential sources of good used
aircraft. Thanks! Craig

Craig,
Strange as it may sound, there aren't 100's of models to chose from
regarding a trainer. You've ruled out the C 150, 172..so that kind of
leaves the Cherokee and possible one or two others. As for where to
find one, you've got Aerotrader, Ebay, the local FBO corkboard and I
suggest doing a Google for Used Planes.

Not to rain on your parade, but you might want to get a few lessons in
some different planes before you go spending the kind of cash you guys
will need to part with.
Speaking of, have you added up all the costs you will be faced with ie
a tie down, insurance, club set up fees, any immediate repairs your
plane will need, headsets etc......

Doug

"gliderguynj" wrote in message
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On Dec 20, 7:52 am, wrote:
Thanks for the unexpectedly large response. I could use a few more
recommendations about which models of aircraft are particularly well
suited
to being used as a trainer. Also, I could really use tips on buying and
potential sources of good used
aircraft. Thanks! Craig

Craig,
Strange as it may sound, there aren't 100's of models to chose from
regarding a trainer. You've ruled out the C 150, 172..so that kind of
leaves the Cherokee and possible one or two others. As for where to

I don't know that I would agree - Champs and Cubs are good basic aircraft -
you could "upgrade" to a Citabria... I learned in a Cessna 120. The Yankee
was designed as a trainer. What about a Stinson? Maul? Luscombe?

Lots of LSA's out there you could use for training.

What about homebuilts? No reason you have to use a certified aircraft for
training if you own it yourself - my brother's son learned to fly in a T-18
(probably not considered by most to be a "trainer" but his first hour of
official "dual instruction" was in a Pitts S2).

Wouldn't it be a blast to learn to fly in a Stearman (insurance might be a
problem, eh?)?

Look beyond the ramp of the local FBO - consider what you might want to fly
after you get the ticket (my dad learned to fly in a Navion) - if your
"trainer" turns out to be a real nice running sweatheart, some of you might
want to hang on to it - if not, unload it.

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Geoff
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On Dec 20, 7:15 pm, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk at wow way
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I don't know that I would agree - Champs and Cubs are good basic aircraft -
you could "upgrade" to a Citabria...

Good points Capt. but IIRC Craig also asked about it being a 4 seater
so his buddies could perhaps fly along with the instructor and learn
from watching... that would rule out most of your suggestions.

Doug

"gliderguynj" wrote in message
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On Dec 20, 7:15 pm, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk at wow way
d0t com wrote:
I don't know that I would agree - Champs and Cubs are good basic
aircraft -
you could "upgrade" to a Citabria...

Good points Capt. but IIRC Craig also asked about it being a 4 seater
so his buddies could perhaps fly along with the instructor and learn
from watching... that would rule out most of your suggestions.


OK, I didn't recall that part (must be getting senile(er)). I saw
"trainer" - which tends towards two seats. But I did mention the Stinson and
the Navion, didn't I? See, I was right all along ;-)

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Geoff
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On Dec 20, 8:05*pm, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk at wow way
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(must be getting senile(er)).

Capt. I'll bet you've forgotten more about aviaition than I have even
begun to learn.

Doug