Finish it, or you will always be haunted personally as a personal failure.

When I wrote the conversion exam a few months ago, there were no questions on weather or anything that required calculations.

anyone use it for the AIRAF?

save your money and get your license on a R22 or something cheaper and get a 206 endorsement once you get your CHL. my son went this route and it worked out perfectly for him.

I second Smiths Falls, great setup there and no lengthy delays getting to the practice are.

Hi Folks, leaving in a couple weeks to Edmonton area from Ottawa in a 172. Anyone done the trip in a GA aircraft that has recommended route airports to stop at or ones to avoid.?

This is for general conversation between 1 or more ac that are enroute together and don't want to tie up unicoms etc. Is there one for Canada? I'm reading the U.S has one but don't see anything about a reserved Canadian frequency. I see one mention of someone using 123.45. Anyone?

heard the same thing a week or so ago.

I always feel sorry watching students in control zones paying $250/hr and up waiting for a clearance, then having to fly out of a control zone. DA40 is even more expensive. You will save thousands learning at an uncontrolled field with a good instructor. Totally agree. I know I'm not answering your...

I was going to get it, then found out one of the guys from the airport I fly out of, got it done here in Ottawa and it ruined his vision, ended up losing his PPC and had to sell his ac....scared me out of the decision. I'm sure this is rare but it does happen.

Anyone have experience installing interiors? ...specifically the plastic parts. I'm looking at several different vendors in the U.S (Vantage, Selkirk, Premier) and leaning towards Vantage strictly because it's 60% cheaper than the other 2. That said I'm worried Vantage might be cheaper quality...har...

might have taken off with ice already on as well http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-repor ... ure-04.jpg

Looking for a clean 172, preferably M model. Hit me up if you know of any that aren't already listed on all the regular sites (controller, kijij, hanger67 etc...seen them all)

The price is inflated on 172s now because the flight schools and survey outfits are trying to scrounge up every last one of them to press into service. Even at 145K, its still cheaper than any trainer made in the 2000's. Exactly, there are less and less (low time, straight) 172's around these days ...

But for the love of god, don't waste your money on a 145k VFR 172..... Or, buy what is right for you! On behalf of a foreign friend, 11 years ago, I bought an original 182Q. Other than maintenance, nothing done to it since it left the factory. My friend specified the desired modifications. It took ...

When I was buying my 172 2 years ago I spent about a year looking at various 172s and 182s before I found my plane, and the Vref price is a pretty good guide. Anything in good condition priced close to Vref will sell quickly. The whole point of Vref is that it is the actual selling price for planes...

So... .what are you looking for advice on? Pricing on a 172M as initially described. the vref is the guide for sure, but looking to understand how closely aircraft actually sell vs vref pricing. I like your comments around your 'private bet'...that's the type of info i'm looking for. :) Are you per...

You're right again, they're paying much more to have one with a new engine, interior and avionics. Just wow. I know eh, check these ones out...not cheap at all https://www.aircraftcanada.com/inventory/?/listings/aircraft/for-sale/214306765/1976-cessna-172m-skyhawk?dlr=1&pcid=1242003&lo=3 https://ww...

I'm not looking for advice on if I should or should not buy a 172, or other aircraft for that matter. So... .what are you looking for advice on? Pricing on a 172M as initially described. the vref is the guide for sure, but looking to understand how closely aircraft actually sell vs vref pricing and...

So what's the Vref value for this particular airplane? 114,000USD That's insane. That's over 145k CAD. No private Canadian buyer is paying that for a C172 M model with VFR only instruments, clapped out interior and engine past TBO (and likely 30+ years old?). Maybe a flight school who needs a 172 y...

digits_ wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:32 am So what's the Vref value for this particular airplane?

114,000USD

I just did a quick search on controller.com and found the following 172 models for sale in canada: Another rule of thumb that's being mentioned here and there online, is that Controller.com airplanes are usually at least 10% overpriced. I've often found that to be correct. If you compare different ...

JasonE wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:51 pm I would wait if I were you. The economy is starting to crash with inflation. Anyone who owes money on things shortly will be looking to lighten the load....

The economy and interest are the wild cards for sure.

Vref is accurate...just convert to C$ and that is the market price. And yes, I bought a 172N in 2020. Well priced aircraft in good condition sell fast, so don't waste your time trying to lowball. When you see what you want at a good price, go for it. 172s are a great (albeit overpriced) private air...

Do you have experience buying/selling aircraft or is this your opinion on what the market place cost is for this AC. big difference. Maybe I'm reading you wrong but it seems that you're coming on this forum asking for advice based on minimal information and don't like the (free) answer. If you don'...