I’m an SR20 poosition holder with # 356 so I guess my delivery date is about 2 years off. I am a 200 hour pilot working on my instrument rating. I’ve been flying an ArcherII and now I’m ready to buy something to hold me over till my SR20 is delivered. Should I buy a '78-'82 Archer or is there a better choice that will get me ready for the Cirrus?
I’m an SR20 poosition holder with # 356 so I guess my delivery date is about 2 years off. I am a 200 hour pilot working on my instrument rating. I’ve been flying an ArcherII and now I’m ready to buy something to hold me over till my SR20 is delivered. Should I buy a '78-'82 Archer or is there a better choice that will get me ready for the Cirrus?
My two cent’s worth: if you want a near-sr20 experience, get a Grumman Tiger. Many aspects of its handling, both on the ground and in flight, are sufficiently similar as to be a good “warm-up” for the SR20. It’s really fun to fly too. There should be some 1990’s AG5B’s on the used market in quite good condition for $100K or less.
If you want another outstanding aircraft which to me offers the only other “Best Value” in GA besides the SR20, try the 260se/stol Cessna 182 modification. It has been discussed before in this forum and can be found at www.260se.com. I own one and it is a blast. Happy to discuss it by e-mail if you wish.
Kevin Moore #249
I’m an SR20 poosition holder with # 356 so I guess my delivery date is about 2 years off. I am a 200 hour pilot working on my instrument rating. I’ve been flying an ArcherII and now I’m ready to buy something to hold me over till my SR20 is delivered. Should I buy a '78-'82 Archer or is there a better choice that will get me ready for the Cirrus?
Buy my Commander 114. You can fly it for two years, get used to the Garmin 430, etc. and sell it for a profit. Based on Commander used aircraft prices over the last 10 years that’s pretty much guaranteed.
I’m an SR20 poosition holder with # 356 so I guess my delivery date is about 2 years off. I am a 200 hour pilot working on my instrument rating. I’ve been flying an ArcherII and now I’m ready to buy something to hold me over till my SR20 is delivered. Should I buy a '78-'82 Archer or is there a better choice that will get me ready for the Cirrus?
Definitely buy a Grumman Tiger! Handling on the ground is identical (steering by brakes), in the air it is just as slippery (low drag) and floats on landing if you are too fast.
I have had one for the last 6 years and will have some regrets when I sell it upon taking delivery of #544.
You may find a good value on a late 70’s model for $50-60K. Could be a better deal than, say a 90’s model AG5 that has more time on it.
There is a great owners association and a transition training program. See www.aya.org
I’m an SR20 poosition holder with # 356 so I guess my delivery date is about 2 years off. I am a 200 hour pilot working on my instrument rating. I’ve been flying an ArcherII and now I’m ready to buy something to hold me over till my SR20 is delivered. Should I buy a '78-'82 Archer or is there a better choice that will get me ready for the Cirrus?
Definitely buy a Grumman Tiger! Handling on the ground is identical (steering by brakes), in the air it is just as slippery (low drag) and float
on landing if you are too fast.
I have had one for the last 6 years and will have some regrets when I sell it upon taking delivery of #544.
You may find a good value on a late 70’s model for $50-60K. Could be a better deal than, say a 90’s model AG5 that has more time on it.
There is a great owners association and a transition training program. See www.aya.org
I also think the Tiger would be the best choice. I have had a 78 for several years and will have a hard time letting it go. However, I’m picking up N163CD next week and I can’t justify two airplanes. I’ll probably want $55,000 with a fresh annual.
Bill Graham