To Drew
Drew,
I have flown many differant aircraft since my father taught me to fly at age 9. He was a A&P in the 40's to 60's. We flew most every day back then. From the 1970 to 1986 I flew nothing, got married and could not afford to fly, you know how that is. I started my own business in 1982 and in 1986 purchased my first aircraft, a 1979 172 that only had 180 total hours on it. I flew 1100 hours in that until I traded up to 1978 337H in 2000. I put
200 hours on 337 and love that bird. I purchased the 337 for less than I sold the 172 for, but I put all that money plus a lot more to repaint, new interior, a lot of repairs and upgrades. I would do it all over again, because I love that 337. I have 150 gal. tanks and burn 22 gal per hour at 160 knots. This makes a great cross country aircraft. I purchased my aircraft in Sweden, and the previous owner flew it to the states. It took 25 total hours and they covered over 3800 miles. Each leg of trip was over 860 miles.
They said it was the best and enjoyable trip they flew, and had the safety of two engines over very cold waters. It is good you have the wifes support , that is very important. I do not have that same support. My wife goes up once a year, and hates it.
Good luck, and fly safe. Dale Campbell
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