28 years, 9000 hours

"Denny" wrote in message
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When he does go, some one will steal a really tired looking apache
that just happens to be mechanically ready to go anywhere in the world
- if there is anyone left who can afford an airplane by then...

I know a few guys at my airfield that have given up their airplanes for
similar reasons. My question is why don't they opt to get a cheaper
alternative like an Archer, Warrior, or C172? Sure it will get you there 15
or 30 minutes later on a normal trip but you have an airplane and retain all
the joys of ownership. As I stated on another post, heck, with one or two
partners, owning a 4-seater can easily be cheaper than renting.

I know it's hard to "downgrade" from a sexy, 150 kt retract, but I'd feel
downright naked without an airplane to call my own.

Any of you guys out there ever "downgrade?" If so, how was it?

Marco