If you had 5k extra a month what plane would you buy?

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Relevant-Train5317@reddit

I’d get a Barrows Bearhawk with a big motor.

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segelflugzeugdriver@reddit

You win, that's the real answer isn't it

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FridayMcNight@reddit

A Pitts probably. Also, I flew a JMB VL3 recently. That plane was pretty awesome.

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segelflugzeugdriver@reddit

I think I'd agree. I've got my single seater, maybe I'd do a second Pitts. Or a clip wing cub. Or a game bird. Ooh. Maybe that's the answer

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thegolfpilot@reddit

Who told you $5k extra per month is enough for an airplane

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Mre64@reddit (OP)

I suppose in my eyes a 5k every month towards a non mortgage would be quite hefty

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Bot_Marvin@reddit

5k a month is enough to comfortably afford a twin lmao what are you talking about.

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Mre64@reddit (OP)

Why would you want 2 of the same? Genuine question.

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Mine is one of the older ones with military history. I want a “beater” one that can let sit on a ramp for a few days without me having to worry about it. Also 5k a month will not get me what I really want… DC-3 LOL. Oh and I want to get my “FAST” card which means I can fly formation.

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UNDR08@reddit

Rude. Save some awesomeness for the rest of us.

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N40189@reddit

The questions got me thinking in per month fixed costs… 60k year.

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Mre64@reddit (OP)

Good point

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MultiMillionMiler@reddit

Why would I buy a plane when I don't have a license? I'd just do 5-6 extra flying lessons a month and save the rest.

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SSMDive@reddit

Without knowing a mission… There is no answer.

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Mre64@reddit (OP)

What is your mission? Why does it fit it?

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Big-Carpenter7921@reddit

Still looking for a 1500lb useful load aircraft built after 1990 that isn't a Baron

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TraxenT-TR@reddit

There is a billion airplanes built after 1990 that aren't BE55's that have 1500lb useful loads. You just can't afford them probably lol.

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Big-Carpenter7921@reddit

There aren't even that many on trade-a-plane, at any price.

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TraxenT-TR@reddit

That’s one website. You got new manufacturing, brokers, private sellers not on traditional sites. You also have a lot of turbine singles that meet your goal that probably run the same price as a twin piston like a baron.

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Big-Carpenter7921@reddit

I'd really like a Kodiak 100 but they're surprisingly hard to find. I also don't have a broker

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TraxenT-TR@reddit

I wish you luck on the Kodiak. Very cool airplane sat in them at air shows.

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Mountain-Captain-396@reddit

C206 Turbo? The newer ones go up to 1,600 lbs IIRC

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Big-Carpenter7921@reddit

High-wing🤮

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_VNAV_PTH_@reddit

High wing better

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Big-Carpenter7921@reddit

You mean worse in every way

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blimpmech@reddit

182

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saml01@reddit

Without knowing the starting point your question doesn't make sense.

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PlanetMcFly@reddit

An older SR22T or TN. 5k per month wouldn’t be enough for a newer one.

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OddAd1067@reddit

Bonanza or a Comanche

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andrescm90@reddit

Same!

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Hodgetwins32@reddit

Definitely 100% a C185 kitted out for bush flying.

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Cessnateur@reddit

I'd just upgrade my engine.

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TheMonkeyPickler@reddit

Probably a little early 22T or a 2000s mooney. Something for decently long XC

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No-Arugula8122@reddit

How far you need to go? What do you need to take with you? How fast do you need to get there?

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Mre64@reddit (OP)

More curious of what others would buy and why… need some context. I also don’t have an extra 5k lol but I imagine one day that it’s possible and can’t see having more. So what would you do?

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Turbulent_Employ_129@reddit

RV-10, or a 300hp 182RG.

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morrre@reddit

None. I would just fly the club planes more.

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