![]() |
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:42:04 -0400, GMOD10X wrote
in : Vaughn Simon wrote: "Dan Luke" wrote in message news ![]() Renting is far more depressing,. Yes, but the depression only lasts for a short while. When I leave the airplane, and all the problems and expenses of ownership, sitting on the ramp, I always leave with a happy smile on my face. Renting rocks! Vaughn In this day and age of high cost's and excessive liability renting is becoming more economical and practical than owning Not so. Sharing a plane among three or four pilot/owners makes it affordable and fun. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Larry Dighera writes:
Not so. Sharing a plane among three or four pilot/owners makes it affordable and fun. That requires a great deal of trust in the other pilots/owners. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Mxsmanic wrote in
news ![]() Larry Dighera writes: Not so. Sharing a plane among three or four pilot/owners makes it affordable and fun. That requires a great deal of trust in the other pilots/owners. How would you know? You don't fly. You've never owned an airplane. You've never dealt with other pilots as a pilot. Go stick your head back up your ass where it does something useful, fjjuktjard. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:21:31 +0200, Mxsmanic
wrote in : Larry Dighera writes: Not so. Sharing a plane among three or four pilot/owners makes it affordable and fun. That requires a great deal of trust in the other pilots/owners. Why? It requires that they be responsible adults, preferably business people who can afford to own 1/3 of an aircraft. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Larry Dighera writes:
Why? They might total the airplane that you share. They might not maintain it properly. They might damage it without telling anyone. There are many possibilities. It requires that they be responsible adults, preferably business people who can afford to own 1/3 of an aircraft. Many adults aren't that responsible. Pilots get themselves killed often enough; why would they be any more cautious for someone else's sake? |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
In rec.aviation.owning Mxsmanic wrote:
Larry Dighera writes: Why? They might total the airplane that you share. They might not maintain it properly. They might damage it without telling anyone. There are many possibilities. About the only impossibility is that you would ever get a clue. -- Jim Pennino Remove .spam.sux to reply. |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:32:53 +0200, Mxsmanic
wrote in : Larry Dighera writes: Why? They might total the airplane that you share. That's always a possibility, and one of the many reasons that liability and hull insurance is mandatory. They might not maintain it properly. While that may happen inadvertently, because they have a financial interest in the airplane, it's not likely to be done deliberately. There is only a limited amount of maintenance federal regulations permit pilots to perform. For all else, an FAA certificated Airframe and Powerplant mechanic must perform or directly supervise the work, and sign the aircraft log books. Also, an FAA certificated Inspector of Aircraft must annually attest to the airplane's compliance with regulations and airworthiness requirements by signing the aircraft's log books, so it's not likely anything will slip by unnoticed for too long. They might damage it without telling anyone. I presume you mean accidentally. Pilots examine the airplane before each flight, so any visible damage would be discovered promptly. The person responsible could be determined fairly easily. If the damage is not immediately visible, it will most probably be discovered at the next annual inspection. In my experience, this isn't an issue, but in any case the cost to repair the damage would be split among the pilots. There are many possibilities. Indeed. On of the most important possibilities for trouble is the liability exposure in the event of a crash. That can be addressed easily by forming a Nevada/Delaware corporation to hold title to the aircraft. It requires that they be responsible adults, preferably business people who can afford to own 1/3 of an aircraft. Many adults aren't that responsible. Of course one must exercise caution in his business affairs. Normally the all "aircraft owners" (and the insurance underwriter) must approve of each other, and any new or replacement "owners." Mistakes in judgment can be made, but the history of every pilot is somewhat documented in their log books, and by the FAA/NTSB, and their medical condition is officially checked by an FAA certificated Aviation Medical Examiner periodically, so it's not as likely as one might expect in other situations. Pilots get themselves killed often enough; why would they be any more cautious for someone else's sake? Natural Selection soon eliminates pilots who are imprudent from the ranks, so I don't see that as a significant risk, unless the pilot is inexperienced. But pilot experience is documented and one of the membership criteria, hopefully. There are all sorts of risks in life. If we didn't take some risk, we wouldn't do anything worthwhile. It all boils down to knowledge, wisdom, and judgment. It usually doesn't take long to spot unacceptable character flaws or personality defects. Should that be the case with one of the "owners," the others by him out. Simple. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
![]() "Mxsmanic" wrote in message ... Larry Dighera writes: Why? They might total the airplane that you share. They might not maintain it properly. They might damage it without telling anyone. There are many possibilities. It requires that they be responsible adults, preferably business people who can afford to own 1/3 of an aircraft. Many adults aren't that responsible. Pilots get themselves killed often enough; why would they be any more cautious for someone else's sake? Your assumptions are proving your ignorance and inexperience. |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
"Maxwell" luv2^fly99@cox.^net wrote in
: "Mxsmanic" wrote in message ... Larry Dighera writes: Why? They might total the airplane that you share. They might not maintain it properly. They might damage it without telling anyone. There are many possibilities. It requires that they be responsible adults, preferably business people who can afford to own 1/3 of an aircraft. Many adults aren't that responsible. Pilots get themselves killed often enough; why would they be any more cautious for someone else's sake? Your assumptions are proving your ignorance and inexperience. Your posts are proving you're a loon. bertie |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Mxsmanic wrote:
Larry Dighera writes: They might total the airplane that you share. They might not maintain it properly. They might damage it without telling anyone. There are many possibilities. Thanks for clearing that up for all the pilots and aircraft owners, Anthony. I'm sure without your experience it would never occur to them. -c |
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Depression after Washing | Charles Talleyrand | Piloting | 64 | July 12th 08 02:13 PM |
Washing a fiberglass airplane | City Dweller | Owning | 5 | May 22nd 06 02:13 AM |
Depression and flying | Flyingmonk | Piloting | 44 | February 13th 06 02:28 PM |
Washing - how often? | Reid & Julie Baldwin | Owning | 15 | May 7th 05 07:15 AM |
US debt is higher now than during Depression | WalterM140 | Military Aviation | 9 | March 31st 04 05:30 PM |