jdm
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As this forum knows, I've been searching for an S1S for 18 mos, and I think I'd still prefer that, but the wife now says she'd prefer I get another certificated airplane, rather than Experimental. (I own a turbo Mooney already, and after the breathtaking prices of parts, for example, $1200 for an ammeter for the heated prop, I wanted an Experimental.)
In any case, I'm now in the market for an S2, and I'm thinking B hits the sweet spot. I have 10 hours in a C model, but they're a lot more $$.
There are three very nice looking B's on barnstormers right now, all ~$90k, all with ~800 hours, all about the same age (early 1990's). Two have three-blade MT props; the other claims recent renovation.
I sent email to all three and will call them if I don't hear back. I'd like hear from this forum how they would approach this: which looks better & why, what to look for to differentiate, what to ask, who to do a pre-buy in those areas, etc.
For example, the prop: the C I flew had the Claw, which other B owners have told me is the best, but expensive. The Is the MT 3-blade significantly better than the stock 2-blade, and what would it cost to upgrade the refurb'd B at Aviators Unlimited?
Interesting - a check on FAA Registry says N287PS (the refurbed one at Johnny White's) has a canceled reg, exported to Mexico. Indeed, one of the pics has a Mexican registration painted on it. No bueno?
thanks in advance!
In any case, I'm now in the market for an S2, and I'm thinking B hits the sweet spot. I have 10 hours in a C model, but they're a lot more $$.
There are three very nice looking B's on barnstormers right now, all ~$90k, all with ~800 hours, all about the same age (early 1990's). Two have three-blade MT props; the other claims recent renovation.
I sent email to all three and will call them if I don't hear back. I'd like hear from this forum how they would approach this: which looks better & why, what to look for to differentiate, what to ask, who to do a pre-buy in those areas, etc.
For example, the prop: the C I flew had the Claw, which other B owners have told me is the best, but expensive. The Is the MT 3-blade significantly better than the stock 2-blade, and what would it cost to upgrade the refurb'd B at Aviators Unlimited?
Interesting - a check on FAA Registry says N287PS (the refurbed one at Johnny White's) has a canceled reg, exported to Mexico. Indeed, one of the pics has a Mexican registration painted on it. No bueno?
thanks in advance!
