cjensen
Well Known Member
I'm driving myself nuts with this decision! I plan to order the fuse late this year, so I do have some time, but everyday that goes by is just that; another day gone by without a decision. I'm constantly thinking about it, and I really don't know what to do.
I'm gonna be based off of a paved airport (at least for the forseeable future), so the A makes sense. I plan to use grass strips, and someday find a piece of property to build on with a grass runway, so the TW would make sense then. I REALLY WANT a taildragger, but I am concerned with the fact that I have 2 hours of tailwheel time and 2 landings (one in a -7) which I did not find all that difficult, but it was nice and calm and whatever wind there was, was pretty much down the runway. I do like the looks of both airplanes, but I've always wanted a tailwheel airplane. I obviously would get an endorsement and transition training, but that just adds to the cost (I'm not made of money). Insurance is a factor, but according to those I've talked to, it's not a huge difference, and the second year premium would drop with additional time.
I've read ALL the related threads, so no need to post links to them. I hate to open this argument up again, but I'm agonizing over this... I know it's up to me in the end...I need help.
I'm gonna be based off of a paved airport (at least for the forseeable future), so the A makes sense. I plan to use grass strips, and someday find a piece of property to build on with a grass runway, so the TW would make sense then. I REALLY WANT a taildragger, but I am concerned with the fact that I have 2 hours of tailwheel time and 2 landings (one in a -7) which I did not find all that difficult, but it was nice and calm and whatever wind there was, was pretty much down the runway. I do like the looks of both airplanes, but I've always wanted a tailwheel airplane. I obviously would get an endorsement and transition training, but that just adds to the cost (I'm not made of money). Insurance is a factor, but according to those I've talked to, it's not a huge difference, and the second year premium would drop with additional time.
I've read ALL the related threads, so no need to post links to them. I hate to open this argument up again, but I'm agonizing over this... I know it's up to me in the end...I need help.