WmInce Posted July 15, 2014 Report Posted July 15, 2014 Thanks to the help of Roger Lee, Andy Walker and Jeremy MacGregor (JM Aero Service & Repair, Tracy, CA.), I am now the new owner of N663CT, a 2006 CTSW. On numerous occasions, Roger Lee provided me with invaluable advice on performance, maintenance and general information on Flight Design airplanes. This advice from him was invaluable in my search for the right aircraft and at a fair price. Thank you Roger. Additionally, since the aircraft was based in San Jose, California, Roger recommended I contact Jeremy MacGregor (JM Aero Service & Repair, Tracy, CA.). Jeremy did a thorough pre-purchase inspection, completed some maintenance cleanup items, installed a new SkyView instrument panel/autopilot and installed new Matco brakes and wheels. The work was done at a fair price and Jeremy's follow-up service was stellar. He wasn't happy until I was happy. I highly recommend Jeremy. The level of service he provided to me was outstanding and the pictures of the panel he installed speaks for itself. Thank you Jeremy. I also want to thank Andy Walker, a fellow CTSW owner, Athens, GA. Andy helped me immensely, with the purchasing aspect and things a perspective buyer should be aware of. I spent many evenings with Andy, talking about the CT product and what his experience was. Thank you Andy. Before I left Tampa to pick up my CT, I trained at Paragon Flight, Ft. Myers, Florida, in a CTLS. Upon arrival at Tracy, CA., I did more training in my airplane, including a mini cross country. Five days after arriving at Tracy, I flew N663CT back to Tampa, without any incident or mechanicals. I did have to spend two nights in Waco, TX., due to severe winds. Average cruise altitude for the flight was 7,500' and indicated cruise airspeed was 110 knots. On the final leg, from Hattiesburg, MS. to Tampa, my average fuel consumption was 4.3 gph. That final leg is here: http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N663CT. I actually landed at X39 with about 15 gallons of fuel left. Incidentally, this airplane only had 48 hours of total time on it when I purchased it. Here are some pics of our new baby.
coppercity Posted July 15, 2014 Report Posted July 15, 2014 Great looking plane Bill. By the time I got back from work I figured was to late to call you back tonight, will try you tomorrow! Congrats on your new plane!
WmInce Posted July 15, 2014 Author Report Posted July 15, 2014 Great looking plane Bill. By the time I got back from work I figured was to late to call you back tonight, will try you tomorrow! Congrats on your new plane! Thanks Eric. I am available tonight or tomorrow, whichever you prefer. Looking forward to rapping with you a little. Bill
WmInce Posted July 15, 2014 Author Report Posted July 15, 2014 Nice Lookin' Bird! Congratulations! tim Thanks Tim. . . . .
FlyingMonkey Posted July 15, 2014 Report Posted July 15, 2014 It's looking perfect Bill. I didn't know you had saddle colored leather. I have black leather and it's a bazillion degrees once the sun has hit them...want to trade?
WmInce Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Posted July 16, 2014 "Thank you" to everybody for all the good wishes. . . .
DocRon Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 Very nice aircraft. The insurance will initially give you nosebleed, but it will drop yearly as you get more hours in type. Now, consider flying out to Page, AZ in October so we can see it.
WmInce Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Posted July 16, 2014 Very nice aircraft. The insurance will initially give you nosebleed, but it will drop yearly as you get more hours in type. Now, consider flying out to Page, AZ in October so we can see it. Thanks Ron. . . .
Anticept Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 The angle that you took the photo for your avatar makes your plane look super excited, WmInce
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