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Beech Skipper
I posted before about buying an inexpensive aircraft and got good
information from this group - thanks. I've been looking locally, Philadelphia area, for a good aircraft in the $30k range. I found a very nice Skipper for less than my budget ~ 27k. I never considered one before. I flew it earlier today and I have to admit that I enjoyed it. The limitations of the skipper are slow, doesn't have much useful load, doesn't climb real well, and Beech parts are expensive. On the plus side, Beech quality, modestly IFR with a 155, garmin audio panel, garmin VFR 250, intercom, low time, 2000 hours, recent engine, 400 SMOH, very good paint/interior, 6 GPH, excellent visibility and unlike the rental fleet - everything works!! I've been thinking hard about what I really need. Most of my trips are less than 200 miles so the lack of speed and range are not problems. I almost always fly solo so the weight limitations are okay. I have my IFR rating but I intend to use it for VFR flights and to maintain currency for IFR (I can rent more capable planes if I really need to). If I accept all of the limitations, are there any problems with these little ships? I haven't found any crazy ad's or sb's. Are there any odd problems with handling? For my first aircraft, I'd like something that isn't going to drive me nuts with repairs. Thanks Dave |
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