Love your videos, I'm a SP in Pittsburgh flying at Beaver County while also going to community college. I would love to own my own plane sometime in the future before setting off for airlines, so i have some time. would love to talk some more about how you found this little beauty and where to look. good luck!
Great info! I’ve heard it said your first annual is usually your most expensive annual. So why are you selling it? Moving on to something bigger? Or did you just purchase it for training and hours?
Well I do want something better performing, but it's getting to the time of year where flying isn't the best so I want to sell, sit on the cash for a few mo th while I search for the right plane. Open to offers and trades. But I want a 4 seater that has compatibility of auto pilot and other glass avionics for later upgrades.
Very cool. Hope you find a great plane! It’s so wild how flying season changes depending on where you live. I’m in Virginia Beach and winter here is the Perfect time to fly. The air is crisp and calmer. Icing is still something to look for but not a major hazard in this area.
I did my spark plugs and repaired my shimmy with a A/P overlooking the process for a low price. Maybe think about doing some of the work yourself to save some money. I'm a retired Army guy and have some time to do it.
I work hefty hours on afternoon turns in the Steel Mill, time is something I have little to none of, which is also why I'm producing videos at a very slow rate. Wish I could as it'd be nicer.
@shujayethossain6554 Basically, in every aspect, yes. Only this that 150 has is that they're more common, so find mechanics and instructors will be easier to find, and it'll be easier to find one for sale. Other than that, the Tomahawk is better in basically every aspect. They're a lot cheaper than the 150, performs much better, more comfortable to fly, carries more, goes further, flies faster, you name it. Fuel use is a bit more since it has a slightly larger engine, but even with the 125hp upgrade, you're burning 5.5 - 6 gal/hr. In colder climates, you can get about 1,000 ft/min climb rate as long as you're not pushing your useful load. It is, in my opinion, a much better aircraft than the 150.
@shujayethossain6554 PPL yes, it is in the same class as the Cessna 150's. Anywhere from $40,000 - $50,000. There are a few higher in price, though for that much I'd rather spend 80k on a Cherokee 180, though this is all personally preference as a 180 might be more plane than you need/want. This would be mind bogglingly high in price 4 years ago, but like everything else in this administrations economy, it skyrocketed in price. If you have the budget, spend the extra on one that has the 125hp engine upgrade. This is the best upgrade you can buy, in my opinion, as the 112hp stock engine can be a bit underwhelming. Just note that it does reduce the TBO from 2,400 hrs to 2,000 hrs. So be aware of that when buying one with a higher time engine. Basic avionics is all you need, but I would 100% prefer a dual Garmin G5 setup with a good ADS-B Out Transponder, Garmin GTX 335. For a little extra you can get the 345 woth ADS-B In, when linking your iPad's foreflight to it, it is a game changer flying, though there are portable receivers for cheap, but not as reliable and is for reference use only. To add, this is a light airframe, so IFR flying is not recommended, but having the ability for a pop-up IFR to get through clouds is doable, but nothing more is recommended.
Wonderful! Actually, I want to o get a PPL and want to buy a plane to get the hours for cheap. I am confused between Cessna 150, Tomahawk, Tiger, Yankee, and Vans RV. I need the one that is cheapest to operate and insure.
@shujayethossain6554 Another thing I forgot to mention is to get a 1979 model. The 1978 model was the first iteration and has more ADs/headaches than the 1979 model. So get a 1979 over any other year
Just film. That is what people;want to see. You have good content grow from it. You will do jost fine. Good luck dude!
Love your videos, I'm a SP in Pittsburgh flying at Beaver County while also going to community college. I would love to own my own plane sometime in the future before setting off for airlines, so i have some time. would love to talk some more about how you found this little beauty and where to look. good luck!
My plane is for sale if you're in the market, and I'd love to
@@TheRecreationalPilot You upgrading?
@@TheRecreationalPilot I'm interested
@Matt S that's the goal, yes. Currently being put into annual, my contact email is in the about tab of my page
Damn dude that's actually pretty good!!
If you don’t mind me asking, how much was it for the plane itself ??
I paid 14K for mine, another 900 for the annual, then flew it home.
Great info! I’ve heard it said your first annual is usually your most expensive annual. So why are you selling it? Moving on to something bigger? Or did you just purchase it for training and hours?
Well I do want something better performing, but it's getting to the time of year where flying isn't the best so I want to sell, sit on the cash for a few mo th while I search for the right plane. Open to offers and trades. But I want a 4 seater that has compatibility of auto pilot and other glass avionics for later upgrades.
Very cool. Hope you find a great plane! It’s so wild how flying season changes depending on where you live. I’m in Virginia Beach and winter here is the Perfect time to fly. The air is crisp and calmer. Icing is still something to look for but not a major hazard in this area.
Where did you find hangar space that cheap?
I did my spark plugs and repaired my shimmy with a A/P overlooking the process for a low price. Maybe think about doing some of the work yourself to save some money. I'm a retired Army guy and have some time to do it.
I work hefty hours on afternoon turns in the Steel Mill, time is something I have little to none of, which is also why I'm producing videos at a very slow rate. Wish I could as it'd be nicer.
@@TheRecreationalPilot I totally understand.
What is the name and location of shop that did your annual ?
Air Travel Management located at KVVS
are you in army
Is you're aircraft up for sale?
It was sold back in February. I'll be making an update video at some point, haven't posted in a while.
Is it better than a Cessna 150?
@shujayethossain6554 Basically, in every aspect, yes. Only this that 150 has is that they're more common, so find mechanics and instructors will be easier to find, and it'll be easier to find one for sale. Other than that, the Tomahawk is better in basically every aspect. They're a lot cheaper than the 150, performs much better, more comfortable to fly, carries more, goes further, flies faster, you name it. Fuel use is a bit more since it has a slightly larger engine, but even with the 125hp upgrade, you're burning 5.5 - 6 gal/hr. In colder climates, you can get about 1,000 ft/min climb rate as long as you're not pushing your useful load. It is, in my opinion, a much better aircraft than the 150.
Thank you!
Does it require a PPL to fly?
What should be a good price for a good condition right now?
@shujayethossain6554 PPL yes, it is in the same class as the Cessna 150's. Anywhere from $40,000 - $50,000. There are a few higher in price, though for that much I'd rather spend 80k on a Cherokee 180, though this is all personally preference as a 180 might be more plane than you need/want. This would be mind bogglingly high in price 4 years ago, but like everything else in this administrations economy, it skyrocketed in price. If you have the budget, spend the extra on one that has the 125hp engine upgrade. This is the best upgrade you can buy, in my opinion, as the 112hp stock engine can be a bit underwhelming. Just note that it does reduce the TBO from 2,400 hrs to 2,000 hrs. So be aware of that when buying one with a higher time engine. Basic avionics is all you need, but I would 100% prefer a dual Garmin G5 setup with a good ADS-B Out Transponder, Garmin GTX 335. For a little extra you can get the 345 woth ADS-B In, when linking your iPad's foreflight to it, it is a game changer flying, though there are portable receivers for cheap, but not as reliable and is for reference use only. To add, this is a light airframe, so IFR flying is not recommended, but having the ability for a pop-up IFR to get through clouds is doable, but nothing more is recommended.
Wonderful!
Actually, I want to o get a PPL and want to buy a plane to get the hours for cheap. I am confused between Cessna 150, Tomahawk, Tiger, Yankee, and Vans RV. I need the one that is cheapest to operate and insure.
@shujayethossain6554 Another thing I forgot to mention is to get a 1979 model. The 1978 model was the first iteration and has more ADs/headaches than the 1979 model. So get a 1979 over any other year