jtweber Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hello all,I just found out about an R22 beta with 1000 hrs til 2nd overhaul going for 60k. I'm seriously considering buying it to finish up schooling. I plan on putting 100-120 hours on it. Working on some number crunching to see if it'll be worth while. First of all, is this the great deal I imagine it to be? Where would be a good place to get some insurance quote? What does an annual typically run? Thanks to anyone who takes the time to answer my questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam32 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Unless you've got another $60k in the bank, I would recommend against buying it just to build time...just my opinion though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apiaguy Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 buy it if you can pay cash... if not, it will cost you as much as renting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helibear Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hmmm, sounds to good to be true, so maybe it isn't.Does it become close to the 12 yr overhaul? I would be very careful and have the heli and it's logbooks checked by a mechanic with a lot of R22 experience. I know that the prices are way down, but the market is to small that you usually find real bargains. If somebody sells under price he has a reason for that. Maybe he's just desperate for the cash but maybe not ... Fly safe Helibear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredsega Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Get a partner or 2, and get a pre buy done, a pre buy done by a professional is worth the $1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Grant Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Let me guess, the 22 is in Wisconsin. Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r22butters Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Take a look at one the more recent posts, from last week I think. An owner posted his numbers on an R22, it was something like 20K/yr, for like 120hrs, on top of the purchase price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edspilot Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Here is my ppst that is mentioned above. Just one example, your cost may very, past performance is not a ......... you get the picture. http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.c...showtopic=12708 Read the last post in the thread. Best of luck in your search. edspilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceswithCyclic Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 edspilot, thanks for the solid numbers. Would you add in how many hours you flew in that year? Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apiaguy Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 he did.... 120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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