 Re: 22595 1968 150H $21,000 | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 511 Member/500+posts |  Member/500+posts Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 511 | With Jim having his own grass strip, I'm curious if the nose gear on a Grumman would pass the test of time or be a problem?
I don't know the answer to this, just curious.
Jim Our Club A&P/IA lives out of a 2500ft grass strip, we fly ours out there no problem  . We also took 2 of the planes to Reklaw this year. So far we haven't had any issues landing or taking off on grass strips, the biggest issue being climb performance. Our Cheetah has a high-compression upgrade that makes a big difference in how quickly it gets off the ground. The Tiger doesn't, however.
Alex Montgomery | | | Re: 22595 1968 150H $21,000 | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,076 Likes: 160 Member/5000+posts! | | Member/5000+posts! Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,076 Likes: 160 | Good luck, Jim! On to a new adventure! | | | Re: 22595 1968 150H $21,000 | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,769 Likes: 296 Member/7500+posts | | Member/7500+posts Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,769 Likes: 296 | Hey Jim. I know where there is a really nice 160 hp Cherokee for sale. | | | Re: 22595 1968 150H $21,000 | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,247 Likes: 18 Member/2500+posts | OP  Member/2500+posts Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,247 Likes: 18 | Thanks CC
I'm pretty set at this time on a 180 Cherokee a 1968 or later. I have not bought one yet, but I do think that will make the most sense for me. Everyone who has one and knows my runway said the 180, or even a 235 is the way to go.
235's are really expensive to buy and fly, so that leaves 180's. But If I were tempted, and sometimes I am, I also know of a Cherokee 160 hp, a really nice plane.
Jim
Life is short, eat dessert first.
| | | Re: 22595 1968 150H $21,000 | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,247 Likes: 18 Member/2500+posts | | OP Member/2500+posts Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,247 Likes: 18 | I'm expecting and hoping for a reveal later tomorrow or Tuesday. Fingers crossed.
It might involve more than one airplane.
Jim
Life is short, eat dessert first.
| | | Re: 22595 1968 150H $21,000 | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,769 Likes: 296 Member/7500+posts | | Member/7500+posts Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,769 Likes: 296 | | | | Re: 22595 1968 150H $21,000 | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 20,867 Likes: 1826 Member/20,000 posts | | Member/20,000 posts Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 20,867 Likes: 1826 | +1....fingers crossed. Jim
Cessna 150/150, N2259M - Mighty Mouse
| | | Re: 22595 1968 150H $21,000 | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,440 Likes: 129 Member/2500+posts | | Member/2500+posts Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,440 Likes: 129 | C-182 with wheel fairings removed(grass strip) would be a good choice for your runway. Fuel burner(will use mogas fine) but carries 4 and luggage when you need it to.
love c180 I fly a 67 c182 and it is well built. I vote c 182.
Bruce
Bruce Hoven
retired school teacher and pharmacist-1976 C150
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Life is short, eat dessert first.
| | | Re: 22595 1968 150H $21,000 | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 5,093 Likes: 21 Member/5000+posts! | | Member/5000+posts! Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 5,093 Likes: 21 | Congratulations!!!! Looks Fantastic!!! 
150M C-FJBN
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