My Altimeter is showing 30.7 inches Mercury at 30 feet ASL...

[SUBMAN1]

I guess that means I'm getting good weather tomorrow! :D

-S

PS. This is the type of aircraft that the altimeter came into my possesion from. What was replaced with is pure digital $250K cockpit, including Narvo 25 watt rado's, etc., so this old altimeter didn't fall into that idea, so I took possesion of it. I miss that airplane. I probably have over 1000 hours in it. I remember diving into Mt St. Helens (got great pics from before and after eruption!) at well over 200 - 220 MPH to make sure mother nature didn't pull you into the ground on the other side. Fully acrobatic rated at +6 -3 G's.

http://www.scottaviationinc.com/100_0014.JPG

[sonar732]

How long have you been in IT that you could afford a plane? I've always wished to take flying lessons. While in the sub force, I had this career vision of seeing all sides of sonar...you know...serving on a tin can, fast attack, and finally either a S-3 or SH-60. This was in '95...so keep that in mind for the S-3.

[August]

How long have you been in IT that you could afford a plane?

I think all he has is the old altimeter.

[SUBMAN1]

Most people don't realize that if you live below your means, you can afford such items even on a modest salary. Most people are in such debt these days that they think debt is normal, but debt is what is simply holding them back from whatever it is you want. What they don't realize, making many millions is easy if you put your money to work for you and not to work for someone else.

So the point is, keep debt and you finance your bankers Ferrari. Leave debt, and you should easily be able to afford your own, regardless your income. Instead of paying 12% interest on that credit card, get yourself a mutual fund and make 12% to 14% yourself instead.

Anyway, aircraft, including this one (not the one pictured) have been in my family for since I have been alive. This one was typically kept around as a toy mostly since the twin was usually used for travel purposes (has 1200 nmi range, full deice for all weather flying, 30K foot ceiling, etc.).

-S