Anticept Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 As long as the aircraft is COMPLETELY covered, storing it outside isn't too big of a deal. It will still feel the elements a bit, but proper covering will negate any water and ice issues. The other part, is you need to run the engine at least once a month, or follow rotax instructions on long term engine preservation. You can also just take the wings off and store it in your garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Honestly, as long as you follow good storage practices and keep the entire thing covered, I don't think it will be an issue with the airplane being outside. Storing it on white concrete or grass would be best too, as it's considerably cooler than blacktop. I've seen a guy in a piper have to replace a tire because it got so hot, his tire deformed. Also, I strongly suggest you not buy a plane if you can't afford a hangar. Something serious could go wrong with the plane and you won't be able to get it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 The prop is composite and the plane carbon fiber. The UV isn't good for either one that is why the plane is white as a base color and it doesn't like trapped water because that is usually acidic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Bear with me as I wax philosophical in cryptic fashion. 1) One can always come up with myriad reasons NOT to do things. 2) Life is short. 3) If we all made spreadsheets and calculated depreciation and opportunity costs and cost/benefit analyses, and did them honestly, I don't think anyone here could rationally justify airplane ownership. 4) That said, do what you feel is right. 5) And good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Right choice for you!* Like I said, good luck! *How about leaving each kid $950,000 instead? They should still be thrilled, and you can still get that plane AND hangar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 couldn,t agree more. Stepped down (or up) from a 182 (I was IFR rated) to a CTSW. Never had so much fun. Including cross country from Fla. to upstate New York several times so far. PS: I.m 83 years young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 The ability to legally sign off your own condition inspections for 16 hours of training if you own an ELSA and perform maintenance and sign off the condition inspection with 120 hours of training if you own an SLSA has considerable value to some people. Having the ability to sign off does not mean you have to do all the maintenance. If one is uncomfortable with anything one can always seek assistance, more training or even let another mechanic do the maintenance. If the FAA relaxes the medical rules so that I can fly an instrument certificated or faster airplane, a retrac, constant speed prop, etc. where another machine is strongly indicated, I would be much more interested in an E-AB than a plane I had to take to an A&P and IA. I'm pretty old to be getting my A&P. Even if it took me two years to build an E-AB and I could get an A&P in that time, I'd still prefer to own the plane I wanted rather than be stuck with all the ADs of the old aluminum craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidschorr Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Just wanted to let anyone interested know that the annual is complete and 530CT is ready for sale with a fresh annual. The plane is currently located in Birmingham, AL at KEET. David@dschorr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207WF Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Tell me about the tow kit oil radiator. Did that require some modification of the cowling? WF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidschorr Posted September 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Sorry, I was not apart of the club when the tow kit was installed and do not know the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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