robbospy

hmmmmm, i think this idea needs a lot more thought.... thanks for advice

thanks for your messages. i was putting out there the jab, but it can be other types i guess.... don't know where MKT is either. and even mangalore is still more then 100klm from me.... cheers

hi, just thinkin out loud... would there be 3 people out there willing to share a jabiru with me?? somewhere around melbourne.... 1/4 the cost of the purchase, 1/4 the cost of hanger and 1/4 the running costs... im thinking of around $10k each, (purchase price) and i have a plane in mind, but open for input!! pete

hope i have the right place to ask this question.... please forgive me if i don't. i'm new to flying and i'm hoping to buy a good 2 seater plane. i found one for sale, but a big prob is, it's in canada.... its a rand robinson KR2. i think it was built in 1990. with a great plains 1835. TT 72hrs. i know i have to ask about its condition, and prob an independent report would be good. i would also need to know, how much to get it out here. if anyone has any views on buying a plane like this, positive or negative, i would love to hear it. any advice on what i should do? cheers peter

well, it seems that you all, that know about things bout flying have spoken.... you all overwhelmingly have told me to concentrate on my flying... i'd be a fool to think i know better.. thankyou very much, and i will listen, for now.. cheers

cheers wigg, i'll just keep those thoughts for a while, and get a few more hrs under my belt..

thanks for your thoughts dazza, it is very much appreciated...

hello all, just became a member here, and i've started taking flying lessons. i love it!! i want my own airplane right now. here is a thought! lessons are really expensive, it hurts the wallet alot... the cost of hiring the plane + instructor fees, really clamps down on how many lessons I can take. I’m trying to take a lesson once a week. there has to be a better way… your thoughts... what about setting up a syndicate ownership of an airplane?? Maybe about 6 other beginner pilots to put in maybe $10,000 ea. Share the maintenance, insurance, hanger costs… Then the only other fee is the flight instructor. Hanger costs alone are about $1500 divided by 6 syndicate members = $250ea. Am I dreaming, or do people do this?? I would really appreciate some input and advise on this matter. Anyone interested?? robbospy