KFTG pilots

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10-19-2013, 18:35
anaphylaxis

KAPA / KBJC / KEIK / KFTG pilots

I know there are a few aviation types around, so I thought I'd see if I can get any leads here.

I'm looking for a partnership to join. FWIW, I'm at 250 TT, ASEL-IR.

I'm not incredibly picky about the airframe -- IFR capable /A or /G would be adequate. I'm mainly a Cessna driver with C152/172/172RG/182Q/182RG time. I've had a small amount of time in a PA-28-181 and PA-28R-201 / PA-28RT-201T. Basically, I'd like things to work. Tired of rentals with radio issues, nav issues (inop VOR/DME), etc.

I'm aware of the Turbo 182RG share available at KAPA. That would be nice, other than I don't have $12.5k to invest in this project. I'd also like to avoid a situation where I'm partners with 12-15 others. I think 10 or less is a good number to have involved.

If anyone has a lead, please forward it my way. Thanks!
10-19-2013, 18:54
NFATrustGuy

There's a well-established club at BJC where the buy-in is relatively low. You pay monthly dues that are credited towards a dry block hour rate. You buy the fuel. They expect participation when it comes time to wash the plane and even for oil changes and assisted annuals. I think it's called Hang Ten or something like that. There are 30-ish members, but I think they own 3 or 4 planes. Bonanza, Archer and I think a Cirrus last time I heard. All the planes are hangared. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, let me know and I'll get you some contact info.

Rod
10-19-2013, 18:59
anaphylaxis

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Originally Posted by NFATrustGuy

All the planes are hangared. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, let me know and I'll get you some contact info.

Rod

Thanks for that. It's Ten-Hi and I've checked into them. They have 45 members for 3 planes, the two better performing aircraft are booked months in advance. Cool idea, but no thanks.

When I checked, it was a Dakota, Bonanza and (I think) a Saratoga. Would be a great situation if they were more available.
10-19-2013, 22:02
sniper7

I wish the days of being able to own a 152 or 172 were within reach for a lot more people. Gone are those days I believe.
10-19-2013, 22:39
NFATrustGuy

Yah. Isn't that the truth. A friend and I bought a 1946 7AC Champ in 1998 for $13,000. I bet that same plane would sell for close to double that amount today. I flew it 150 hours in a year and pretty much saw everything there was to see within 75 miles of KFNL!

Good times.
10-20-2013, 08:34
anaphylaxis

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Originally Posted by sniper7

I wish the days of being able to own a 152 or 172 were within reach for a lot more people. Gone are those days I believe.

I think those days are gone for most individuals. The initial purchase of a C172/PA-28-161 would not be an issue for many. There are a lot of aircraft available for the cost of an SUV. What I look at is the maintenance cost. A $20000 hit for an overhaul is a lot, not to mention the little gotchas that come up during annual.

A lot more practical route is a partnership IMHO since those same costs are divided out several ways. I once thought that having a few people in on the same aircraft would be a scheduling nightmare. Now I realize that since my average use is south of 200 hours a year, there are a lot of hours it would be available for others as well.