Hi Guys,
I'm an airline pilot in Europe but miss 'real' flying so i'm looking at buying my own aircraft. My first one! So looking for a little advice from those more in the know about these things. Can anyone help me out please?
I've decided on a Murphy Renegade Spirit.
I've found two aircraft both with the 582 rotax engine. I'm going to view them this week but as i'm new to buying/owning aircraft any advise on what to look for is really appreciated.
I thought about:-
- Engine hours vs manufacturer recommended hours
- Accident history (I know 1 was repaired following being overturned)
- Skin life remaining
- Cylinder pressures as an indication of engine condition
- Play in flight controls (holding stick and waggling ailerons/elevators)
What else guys?
Any advice on this type of thing would be really appreciated. Murphy Renegade specific or otherwise.
Thanks very much
I'm an airline pilot in Europe but miss 'real' flying so i'm looking at buying my own aircraft. My first one! So looking for a little advice from those more in the know about these things. Can anyone help me out please?
I've decided on a Murphy Renegade Spirit.
I've found two aircraft both with the 582 rotax engine. I'm going to view them this week but as i'm new to buying/owning aircraft any advise on what to look for is really appreciated.
I thought about:-
- Engine hours vs manufacturer recommended hours
- Accident history (I know 1 was repaired following being overturned)
- Skin life remaining
- Cylinder pressures as an indication of engine condition
- Play in flight controls (holding stick and waggling ailerons/elevators)
What else guys?
Any advice on this type of thing would be really appreciated. Murphy Renegade specific or otherwise.
Thanks very much
