I'd vote for y'all.

I don't look down on anybody with an airplane just because of the shape their plane is in! A plane is a plane, it flies. All planes fly (well... most! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />). That's the important thing. I can have as much fun in a 150 with paint flaking off and huge gashes in the interior with a handheld radio and a bunch of holes in the panel as much as I have in mine! Chances are, it's rigged better than mine, anyway!

The $48,000 includes EVERYTHING spent on the plane, acquisition, tax, hangar and tie down fees, insurance, gas, maintenance, tires, wax, tools, and of course the radios.

I couldn't afford to own Gremlin without my dad! Some may say I'm a spoiled brat. Maybe I am, maybe not. I am very thankful for my airplane and my father knows that, and I pay all I can for my airplane (all of the money I make goes into the airplane, so those of you who think I'm completely spoiled think again!)

The airplane was NOT a simple gift to me! It is a long term loan that I AM going to pay back, like my college expenses! This airplane is not a plaything for some 'rich' kid to play with. My dad and I both completely deny that we are wealthy - we aren't! This airplane is a timebuilder for flight time so I can eventually fly for money (oh my!)

This isn't directed to anybody in particular, or to anybody at all. Just a rant.

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Oh yeah, and I like airplanes no matter how pretty they are. Except maybe Pipers!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Jeff Hersom N3740J '67 150G "Gremlin"
Hangar W-6, Helena Regional Airport
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