Look I was sold, except before these notes
could propagate around the news servers, we
had already found the "catch 22":

These planes are NOT suitable for 4 Passengers
nor for x-country.

I want something that I -- and maybe my wife --
can turn upside down. But something that we
can take to pick up our daughter to go to the beach.

The experimentals don't cut it.
--
Herb Martin, PP-SEL
(...and aerobatic student)
Try ADDS for great Weather too:
http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/projects/adds

"Steve Beaver" <sbeaver@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:55lB8.27739$G%3.8575169@typhoon.columbus.rr.com...
> Though not suitable for touring because of the limitations of
> Experimental/Exhibition category, they are in fact quite INexpensive to
> operate. 12 gph is achievable at cruise, parts though very seldom required
> are inexpensive and you can perform any maintenance you care to try
> yourself.
>
> Steve
>
> "ShawnD2112" <shawnd.NOSPAM2112@virgin.net> wrote in message
> news:wGhB8.260$LI2.90271@news6-win.server.ntlworld.com...
> > Try the Yak 18. So ugly it's gorgeous, big beefy machine with a 360hp
> > radial, room for 4 plus baggage, fully aerobatic. Not cheap to operate
> but
> > you should be able to get one for less than $100K.
> >
> > Shawn
> > "Herb Martin" <HerbM@LearnQuick.Com> wrote in message
> > news:RAoA8.28818$9F5.1316079@typhoon.austin.rr.com...
> > (so what else is new)
> >
> > Posted this in owning then realized people here might better be able to
> > help.
> > Is there a plane or planes that meet these requirements:
> >
> > Certified for aerobatics
> > Practical for medium country trips (say 100<->1000 miles)
> > for 3 large adults (say 650 lbs payload PLUS room for fuel.)
> > Under $100,000 (used of course)
> >
> > The aerobatics requirement is NOT for "optimization" but
> > just safe and certified, so that it can be used for recreation
> > and light practice.
> >
> > (Of course) I do not mean that aerobatics would be done while
> > fully loaded either.
> >
> > The C-152 Aerobat would meet all but the weight requirement
> > if I reduced the x-country to about 500 miles max but it is
> > really too small. I think that all of the purpose build aerobatic
> > planes are 1-2 seats...and have little weight load to spare.
> >
> >
> > Herb Martin, PP-SEL
> > (...and very new aerobatic student)
> > Try ADDS for great Weather too:
> > http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/projects/adds
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>

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