What is your favorite plane you have flown?

dirtdr · Tue Sep 06, 2016 5:48 pm

Like BCPilot, I only have 3 types in my logbook.

C172
PA28
C310

After flying the 310 for a year and a half, I thought I missed the mighty 172. Until I took it for a 400nm trip to pick up a family member.

The 310 is fast, responsive, and comfortable. One does learn patience when it comes to maintenance, though.

Moose47 · Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:55 pm

G'day

Believe it or not, I really enjoyed flying the Canadair CP-107 Argus. The greatest plane "I NEVER Flew", is the Douglas Dakota. I was in them on the ground while they were still in military service but never in the air.

esp803 · Mon Oct 17, 2016 7:36 am

Not overly exciting, but I really enjoyed the Garret Otter.

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Fendermandan · Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:12 am

I am going to get the beating here, but I really started to like cirrus sr22 turbo. Does x/c missions very well. It is automated to shit, but if you manage it properly, it's really nice tool for the job.

Colonel · Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:14 pm

Next you're going to tell me you prefer a Yamaha to a Steinway? :o

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As Martha Stewart said, "Plastic airplanes ain't got no soul!"

Can't play this on a Cirrus:

Fendermandan · Sat Oct 29, 2016 4:28 am

Not at all, but you go do a music gig at "smokey's" Yamaha would do. 8) . For straight and level comfy ride, I think is a good tool. Like personal airliner type of missions if one can afford.

I know it sucks if you attempt to fly it, just have to think differently about it. This one you operate, like a drone.

Colonel · Sat Oct 29, 2016 4:32 am

Personally, I'd take the 421. I don't think the Cirrus
is pressurized, is it? I hate sticking that crap up my
nose.

I know a lot of people have bad things to say about
the GTSIO-520 engines, but they never let me down.

A friend of mine has a 421C with turbo-props. I'm
sure most Canadians would think he is a bad person,
though. He says it's an awesome short field performer.

Here's a 421B conversion for sale:

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