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Bruce Abbott wrote: > I am a 45 hour student pilot, close to my check ride and considering the > purchase of a 1946 CD with metal wings, peddles and the 0200 conversion. > Would any of the members comment as to whether this would be a good > choice for someone of my limited hours ? I have done all my training in > a Cherokee 180 but the club I belong to is getting crowded and sometimes > it is nearly impossible to schedule an aircraft. Many thanks for any > advice. > > I did about the same with less hours. I was an 18 hour pre-solo student when I purchased my M10. Rental was over 1 hour away, and I wanted my own aircraft anyway. Still haven't taken my checkride yet, but have racked up almost 80 hours, most of it in my M10. Two pieces of advice for you: 1) Have a THOROUGH pre-purchase inspection done by an A/P that you trust and know well. 2) Even if the aircraft comes through the pre-buy with flying colors, budget 15-20% of your purchase price for items that will pop up during the first 6 months (and I promise they will). Otherwise, I think you will really like having your own plane and flying a coupe. My instructor really seems to enjoy instructing me in the Mooney vs a 150/152. Good Luck! --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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