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Post subject: Re: I'm bored and thinking about an NA Aerostar  Posted: 12 Jul 2017, 07:50 |
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Joined: 01/05/11
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Aircraft: 1978 Aerostar 700CR
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... and it's not done yet.
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Post subject: Re: I'm bored and thinking about an NA Aerostar Posted: 12 Jul 2017, 08:51 |
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Joined: 11/03/08
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Location: Peachtree City GA / Stoke-On-Trent UK
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Username Protected wrote: ...
SE US personal travel 200-500nm
Mostly 2 adults/2 kids (8/11) - currently 500 lbs
Wants
- ease of loading pax/cargo
- efficient
- minimal systems (ie turbos, boots)
Of note
- I'm 6'3"
- insurance not an issue that's a small airplane job travel air, as simple as it gets
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Post subject: Re: I'm bored and thinking about an NA Aerostar Posted: 12 Jul 2017, 08:57 |
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Location: Jackson, MS (KHKS)
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Quote: that's a small airplane job
travel air, as simple as it gets I know, but I have Stage II MGS and need a different plane.
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Post subject: Re: I'm bored and thinking about an NA Aerostar Posted: 12 Jul 2017, 13:36 |
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Username Protected wrote: So this is the swamp dialect for "I want a IIB Merlin" but have to work towards it...  I'm a hillbilly, not a Cajun, thank you. 
I've only heard "Cajun" talk once and I liked it. My late instructor spoke it, said he grew up in the Georgia swamps.
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Post subject: Re: I'm bored and thinking about an NA Aerostar Posted: 12 Jul 2017, 14:57 |
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Joined: 02/25/16
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Username Protected wrote: Colemill 310R?
Was that you I saw at TUP a few months ago in a Mooney with the other Charles Robertson (pediatrician)? 310's are nice but kinda like the idea of a non-overwing entry. Yep that was me and my Dad. Tell Leslie that Mit says hello
Thought so. He was my doc when I was younger.
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Post subject: Re: I'm bored and thinking about an NA Aerostar Posted: 12 Jul 2017, 16:18 |
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I owned a N600VK 600A for 7 yrs. No boots, Engine driven AC, KFC200 AP, with MT 4 Blade props and the new interior window surrounds. I'm 6'1 and had no trouble whatsoever but I agree with JGG that seat construction is the key. Easy in and out. I rarely flew it with more than 2 people so I can't speak to load info. Nice big cabin with the middle seats out and a nice external aft baggage. The only negative for me was that it was impossible to find a pilot if I was busy and couldn't fly.
Robert
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Post subject: Re: I'm bored and thinking about an NA Aerostar Posted: 13 Jul 2017, 08:44 |
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Username Protected wrote: Attachment: IMG_0941 (1).jpg Attachment: IMG_0986 (2).jpg Attachment: IMG_0952 (1).jpg 1969 Aerostar 600
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Post subject: Re: I'm bored and thinking about an NA Aerostar Posted: 15 Jul 2017, 11:34 |
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Joined: 07/01/17
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A 600 is a fantastic, get in and go airplane. Do your homework though, there are different engines and mods. The 600 had been regarded as a cheap economical twin, and therefore, a lot have been maintained that way, except for Tom's. A 601/601a/601b with the turbos removed is also an option, especially a b model with the long wing. Definitely get a prebuy done.
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Post subject: Re: I'm bored and thinking about an NA Aerostar Posted: 17 Jul 2017, 18:00 |
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Joined: 07/04/11
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Username Protected wrote: Attachment: IMG_0941 (1).jpg Attachment: IMG_0986 (2).jpg Attachment: IMG_0952 (1).jpg 1969 Aerostar 600 Incredible panel.
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