pilotdrifter

Many thanks for that. 

I had had my faithful Jabiri LSA 3j 55 for 9 years. She was a ripper. So another one isn’t out of the equation for sure. 

Choice is not my worry. It’s choosing that’s becoming the problem. For sure it’s a buyers market at that’s something I must remember at all times. 

Thanks for pointing me to gumtree as tree as I had not look there before 

No planes is off the list outside of twins and upwards as I can’t fly them. Drifters still in the mix for sure 

Tried 150, 152 & 172 not yet the piper. As you say Rick solid Aircraft 

Oh I haven’t forgotten the gazelle. In fact a CFI I know said the same thing so it’s definitely on the list. I have one in sight but engine hours have me a bit worried a 1500 Hours. The owner wanted it for a school but can’t due to 1500 Hours. Non commercial can go to 2000 Hours as I understand it. A new engine is $23k plus fitting so there’s another $28k maybe. But the gazelle is in there. Easy to fly and does what I want to do. 

Thsnks for the reminder 

Good advice BD, but temptations get in the way. I’ll keep them at bay!  

Thanks Nev

All good considerations. I have narrowed things down a bit but then I am still open minded to all possibilities. But for sure 2 seats, 4 stroke, nose wheel (but endorsed tail so could go that way), able to handle bush Rwy s, duration 2 to 3 Hours   

The list can change I guess. 

Thanks 

Now there’s a sensible emu!

What’s a quality Savannah cost these days?

Thanks BirdDog

your comments are welcomed and sound advice. 

Ill walk away from a potential deal if am not sure. 

Thanks for the time you all have taken to help me. 

If I haven’t answered someone’s comment I apologise now. But I am new to this forum. 

MANY THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS THUS FAR. I AM TAKING IT IN. 

Sorry if I have offended the 60+. Didn’t mean too, I was hoping emphasise. I don’t want a speed bird.  Just a good solid a/c that I can enjoy flying. 

Totally agree with that comment. I have been impressed with the advice offered to me. 

G’day experienced pilot & Aircraft owners

I have been flying since early 2000 and clocked up a few hundred hours in a few different A/c s. I am not an experienced pilot at all. I am now looking to buy an aircraft. My age is on the wrong side of 60 (bugger)

I am asking if anyone can help me choose the ‘right’ Aircraft. Criteria being;

<= $65k (that’s my upper limit)

gentle Flying characteristics

handle some bush strips

duration time (not an issue as I can’t stay away from a toilet for too long )

prefer a Rotax Engine but I am not intimidated by the issues Jabiru 2200/3300, have had. 

I am unsure how to work this forum, so if you have some good advice for me. Please email me. 

[email protected]

regards Bruce 

based out of YTOC (Tocumwal). They have a good group oh both GA & RA pilots about. 

Hello Ian & others,

My name is Bruce Marshall, and I fly a Jabiru LSA (Jabiru 4179) out of YBLT. I live in Bacchus Marsh, and have done so for the past 12+ years. I have a going interest to undertake a trip accross our great country. My partner Deborah isn't too keen on the idea, so if there are pilots out there that maybe interested let me know. I am a 200 hr pilot with RAA.

Cheers

Bruce