PILOT SPIN
Pilot Zone => Pilot Zone => Topic started by: Username on November 13, 2024, 12:49:10 PM
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It was love at first sight. Dating had its ups and downs, but eventually we settled into a great relationship. It started kind of rough as we got used to each other, but over time things got smooth as butter. I bought her pretty things, and everyone was jealous. She did everything I asked, and more. She taught me things I never expected. And I've grown just by knowing her. And she's just so SO sexy. It's been wonderful!
But now I'm getting restless. She's still wonderful, but I'm craving a little younger. That can take me places that she can't. That isn't quite so much work to keep the relationship going. That can support me into my old age. That can do things she's never thought of. But it's so hard to say goodbye. She keeps pulling me back. Do I really want to leave her?
I'm thinking of selling my 170 and buying a 205.
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Oh God. You're bringing back memories of when we upgraded from our 172. I have actual tears in my eyes.
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Oh God. You're bringing back memories of when we upgraded from our 172. I have actual tears in my eyes.
You had me going there for a minute. At first, I thought you hacked Anthony's account.
edit: I meant to reply to Username's post.
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This is reminding me of going from 172 rentals to a 182 partnership.
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This is reminding me of going from 172 rentals to a 182 partnership.
We went from the 172 to a 182 RG and then from there to the twin Baron. I liked those two a lot, more range, more cabin room etc. But the 172 was special. I’m more sentimental about it than my husband is.
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You had me going there for a minute. At first, I thought you hacked Anthony's account.
edit: I meant to reply to Username's post.
I've had a lot more wives than airplanes, and the wives cost me a Hell of a lot more too. Should have just stuck with airplanes.
Live and learn. ::)
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I've had a lot more wives than airplanes, and the wives cost me a Hell of a lot more too. Should have just stuck with airplanes.
Live and learn. ::)
My husband says a wife is BY FAR the most expensive form of prostitute.
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If it flies, floats or fucks-rent it.
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two things ya gotta love, thread drift and romance
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If it flies, floats or fucks-rent it.
That would be the ideal solution. Keep the 170 for fun, and get a partnership with something a lot more capable. There's nothing decent here that's rentable. Trouble is, I hate (that is to say, I really really really want to avoid) people enough that I wouldn't want to be partners in an aircraft with them. And I like finding my aircraft just the way I left it. I'm really done with sloppy seconds (or thirds and beyond) aircraft.
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If it flies, floats or fucks-rent it.
My husband violated all three of those rules, multiple times each.
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My husband violated all three of those rules, multiple times each.
Same, but only once for all 3 categories. And the one I kept isn't keeping her worth right now. 8)
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Same, but only once for all 3 categories. And the one I kept isn't keeping her worth right now. 8)
Um... are you talking about the airplane, the boat, or the wife? I almost hate to ask.
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That would be the ideal solution. Keep the 170 for fun, and get a partnership with something a lot more capable. There's nothing decent here that's rentable. Trouble is, I hate (that is to say, I really really really want to avoid) people enough that I wouldn't want to be partners in an aircraft with them. And I like finding my aircraft just the way I left it. I'm really done with sloppy seconds (or thirds and beyond) aircraft.
Well I'll say it, I hate people. No offense to present company. ;D
But yes, you find it just like the way you left it (unless you are renting it out in leaseback) but most of all, when flying the plane we owned I knew it was well maintained, and therefore safe. But it does involve a lot of expense and bother that you can avoid by just renting.
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My husband violated all three of those rules, multiple times each.
The interesting thing would be how often he "obeyed" those rules. ;)
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The interesting thing would be how often he "obeyed" those rules. ;)
The first two, yes. In fact, we started out our marriage by renting a sailboat in the Virgin Islands for our honeymoon. And before we owned an aircraft we rented one to fly to the beach for a vacation. As for the third “f” as far as I know he has never “rented” one. He did tell me about an interesting encounter he had on one of his business trips to China that involved a misunderstanding with a young lady that his Chinese host had sent to his room as a gift. It was absolutely hilarious. 🤣
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My husband violated all three of those rules, multiple times each.
Tell me about it. I'm also guilty. ::) ::) ::)
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I would consider dating to be renting. Kind of like renting a test ride in a car, aircraft, or boat to see if it's worth purchasing.
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I would consider dating to be renting. Kind of like renting a test ride in a car, aircraft, or boat to see if it's worth purchasing.
Fair enough. I might also add living together for a while might be prudent too, but I recently heard that if you live together before marriage you have a statistically higher likelihood of divorce. I have no idea if that is true or good science.
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I can go either way on living together, but my wife was very much against it. We did live together for a week before getting married as we got our new combined house together. It never really was an option.
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I can go either way on living together, but my wife was very much against it. We did live together for a week before getting married as we got our new combined house together. It never really was an option.
We moved in together when we got engaged. Why continue paying rent for the other house? We were saving to pay for our own wedding and honeymoon. My parents didn’t pay for that stuff. And as I said we honeymooned by sailing in the Virgin Islands, and it’s not like we were rich, we had to work and save to do that.
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I have my mission defined and possible models selected. TR182, 206. Called my insurance company. $5500/year on either one, 206 with last row of seats removed to make it a four seater. OK, how about a 205? Sure! $4000. Price primarily driven by hull value. The insurance gal suggested that maybe I could go naked with liability only. I can't see throwing away $200k.
My 170 with the tailwheel penalty is only $2000. Here's another thing. When I hit 71 I can still be insured, but the cost goes up 10%. At 76 it goes up another 15%. At 81 it goes up another 20%.
As I contemplate retirement those costs are pretty unreasonable. So I'll keep the 170, redefine the mission to just hobby flying. Keep flying as long as I am able. Want to go somewhere? Fly first class. Dance with the one that brought you!
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Wow. I had no idea the insurance was tied to age that drastically. They really think a 71 year old is that much more likely to crash? And 81? That’s insane!
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Yep 76, still instructing, but if I bought me an aeromachine the insurance would kill it. Oh well.