[Edward Newberg]

Edward Newberg on November 12, 2019 at 4:48 pm #19520

Thanks, Steve! I have a subscription to T-a-P and I’m checking the other websites, too. I just barely missed two nice planes that sold shortly before I called. There will be one that works out eventually.

A180 would be nice, but decent ones are over my budget. Hmmmm…. I’m on Basic Med, so maybe I could sell a kidney… 🙂

[STEVE]

STEVE on November 12, 2019 at 9:15 am #19513

Hi and Welcome;
I’m going to provide links to articles about Cherokees that have been published in the Piper Flyer magazine.
https://www.piperflyer.org/piper-models/piper-other/item/1173-the-best-entry-level-pipers.html
https://www.piperflyer.org/piper-models/piper-other/item/969-the-best-pipers-for-personal-travel.html
Another option to the 140 with a 160 hp engine upgrade is a PA 28-180. As the “best pipers for” article points out, these are excellent aircraft and while probably more expensive than a 140 with a 160 hp engine, will have excellent re sale value should you ever decide to upgrade to higher performance.
One way to let the (local) world know you’re looking for an airplane is airport bulletin boards and word of mouth. Often this method is the best way to find a good deal since the seller hasn’t had to pay to advertise his airplane sale.
Other avenues are online sites such as Controller.com, Trade-A-Plane.com, and aerotrader.com.
Finding a good airplane at a price you can afford can take a long time.
The most important step you can take when considering an airplane for purchase is paying for a very thorough pre purchase inspection.
Here are two articles that illustrate what I’m talking about: https://www.piperflyer.org/maintenance-technical/item/1259-pre-purchase-inspection-all-it-should-be.html.
https://www.piperflyer.org/maintenance-technical/item/991-pre-purchase-particulars-what-you-should-know.html./
Read up, and please let us know how we can help further.
Best,
Steve

[Edward Newberg]

Edward Newberg on November 11, 2019 at 3:14 pm #19512

Shopping for a Cherokee 140 with the 160hp upgrade. VFR pilot in central Florida. Looking for a flyer, not a project plane.