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LancairDriver
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Well, that eliminates the Cessna 320, but the 1979 King air is still a possibility. Here’s a 1979 like the one Fishbucks looking at available for
only $850,000. That would cover a lot of Baja Casas for retirement.
https://www.aso.com/listings/spec/ViewAd.aspx?id=168415
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chuckie
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At 100 bucks a month? You bet it would....
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LancairDriver
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The initial cost of the airplane is just the tip of the iceberg. Check out operating costs. You need to catch a lot of Yellowtail to cover this.
https://www.bjtonline.com/sites/bjtonline.com/files/pdfs/kin...
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Paco Facullo
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As the O'l saying goes, If it flies, floats or fu*ks, it's cheaper to rent.....
Since I've given up all hope, I feel much better
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DanO
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I wonder if that old adage about boats applies to planes too, you know, like "a plane is a hole in the air you pour money into."
\"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.\" -- Frank Zappa
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chuckie
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Another fantasy tour...
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msteve1014
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and the hits just keep coming.....
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mtgoat666
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Fishead’s plane budget requires him to give up his $100/month shack, and live in the plane 
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Prefered gender pronoun: the royal we
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caj13
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never mind
[Edited on 4-8-2018 by caj13]
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pacificobob
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following an engine loss on takeoff, a 310 will roll over on its back in about 1/2 second. i have quite a few hours instructing in these. currency and
a high level of proficiency are paramount. have fun. be ready for a sputtering motor during critical phases of flight.
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LancairDriver
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Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob  | | following an engine loss on takeoff, a 310 will roll over on its back in about 1/2 second. i have quite a few hours instructing in these. currency and
a high level of proficiency are paramount. have fun. be ready for a sputtering motor during critical phases of flight. |
Read the NTSB accident report posted by Bob and Susan on the engine loss and crash of the 320 fishbuck was looking at that crashed years ago. Must
have been a pretty good pilot as the plane never rolled on its back.
https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief2.aspx?ev_i...
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pacificobob
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the second engine is only to get you to the site of the crash. its tough to pull back the throttle of the only running engine prior to rolling on your
back. hopefully, the PIC remembers the training and follows procedure.
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David
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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fishbuck
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Been busy in retirement.
Been flying a bunch. The Cessna 320 is a rocket.
My nickname is the "Rocket to Riches" cause I can get you to Vegas from Orange County Airport in 1 hour. No TSA line. I meet you at the security gate
and drive you straight to the plane.
As soon as everyone straps in I fire it up and we are gone.
But a terrible Baja plane except for pavement . It does cover ground very fast. I a used a 310 for Loreto and it was perfect.
I'm sticking with my Piper for Baja.
Still shooting for a July 1 trip to BOLA for red hot yellowtail action.
I am back in retirement today after a very busy week as a jack of all trades. I needed a beach day.
Even made a buck.
And that is important because as we say in the flying biz... "No bucks no Buck Rogers"
If you don't remember Buck was a space pilot but the concept applies to aircraft as well.
So I am an "insider" at Orange County Airport which literally means I can get in the gate and onto the flight ramp...
And all the Baja planes I will ever need are parked there. It takes time to build credibility in the flying biz so people will let you use their
beautiful airplanes...
But I still have my humble trusty Cherokee Six baja rental... she'll get us there...
So I am giving myself 1 year in Newport. I need to see if there is any race left in this old rat. And my how the rat race has as accelerated here in
Socal.
Soon as I get a chance I will go down and rent my little $100 place an furnish it from the Segundas.
I still need a place to stay and can get a trip a month down I hope.
The little house is near the runway by the Buen Pastor hospital so I hope I can fly in there and walk to my little rental house.
We'll see...
[Edited on 4-24-2018 by fishbuck]
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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Be ready to jump on the rudder. It's the yaw that will get you. That's what gives you the snap roll into a spin.
If it gets away you'll never get it back.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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BOLA Update
https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/bola-april-trip.68...
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Planes to fish.... 
I get whiplash following your dreams...
Don't believe everything you think....
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fishbuck
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No sure why. It's all part of the same dream.
I'm still planning a fly-in fishing trip to BOLA on June 1.
Fishing already looks like it's picking up.
So I am persueing a pro-pilot job but also trying to get my baja flying trips going too.
Driving to BOLA is about 12-15 hours.
Flying to BOLA is 3-4 hours.
You can do your own math but it equals less driving and more fishing.
But you can drive it if you want.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Why does a twin need two engines??
Because it won't fly on one!!!
Back in the day my 172 Cutlass took me many places in our favorite strip of land.
Economical and great views unfolding all the time below
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