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On Sun, 08 Feb 2004 18:21:47 -0800, Jeff wrote:
That's it in a nutshell - 1) Get a good mechanic, 2) Cost too much to keep in the air, 3) Not enough payload, and 4) Req too much runway. Wow, an insurance company that WANTS you to fly a Duke! Here's my take: 1. When it comes to a Duke, if you have to ask the prices, you can't afford it. And if you can afford it, the newsgroup isn't a place to ask questions. It'll be your accountant's office. 2. The annual trips to Flight Safety for recurring training can really bite into your schedule. 3. A Duke is generally an aircraft for people that have more money than sense, or control a company that will probably never get audited. 4. Look elsewhere, as Beech's support for the Duke is RAPIDly going down hill. |
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"Abafon Goula" wrote in message ... On Sun, 08 Feb 2004 18:21:47 -0800, Jeff wrote: 1. When it comes to a Duke, if you have to ask the prices, you can't afford it. And if you can afford it, the newsgroup isn't a place to ask questions. It'll be your accountant's office. Your accountant knows the TO distance for different airplanes? Mike MU-2 |
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Jeff/All, Thanks for the posts. Understand the overall concerns.... but I'd like to know a little more specifics if anyone can provide it (esp owners/ex-owners). FS currency is something that I've accepted as good for safe piloting of the type of aircraft I would like to operate w/ kids in the back, so that is less of an issue in my book. My accountant aside, would someone comment specifically on their experience in keeping a Duke "in the air" re "typical" maintanence costs, operating costs and insurance requirements? Also, the comment re declining Beech support - anyone else experienced this? Thanks again for any replies. Stanley |
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Dukes are alive and well. Thirsty, but all big big bore twins are. I doubt, the poster has owned a Duke. |
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