Jason McDowell

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1965 Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six

2 weeks ago | planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell

Every now and then, a notable bargain appears here on Bargain Buys. Among the usual sub-$100,000 airplanes we feature, such as Cessna 150s and small taildraggers, certain types are elusive—like this 1965 Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six, available on Aircraft For Sale for $99,500. First flown in 1963, some 7,900 Cherokee Sixes were manufactured during the primary production run between 1965 and 2007.
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1956 Beechcraft G35 Bonanza

3 weeks ago | planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell

The mid-1950s saw a flurry of complex piston singles emerge from factories across the US. Cessna introduced the 182RG and 210, Piper introduced the Comanche and Mooney did the same with their M20 series. But among them, only one - Beechcraft’s Bonanza - saw extensive use in militaries around the world and evolved into a robust military trainer. And today’s example - a 1956 Beechcraft G35 Bonanza - is available on Aircraft For Sale for $67,500.
How One Category of Airplane Ownership Has Become More Affordable

1 month ago | flyingmag.com | Jason McDowell

Occasionally, I enjoy looking through old back issues of FLYING to get a feel for what it would have been like to own an airplane in the 1960s and ’70s. These were the heydays of GA, when it seemed as though everyone and their brother owned a small plane—and many did so on a single, middle-class salary.
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1974 Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee / Archer

1 month ago | planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell

For many aircraft owners in general and for first-time owners in particular, significant importance is placed on ease of operation and ease of ownership. While rare and unusual types certainly have their place, there’s something to be said for a type that makes it easy to source parts and qualified maintenance. Today’s bargain provides those benefits and more, and is available for $98,500 on Aircraft For Sale.
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1965 Mooney M20E Super 21 / Chaparral

1 month ago | planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell

When Al Mooney first designed his now-legendary M20-series back in the mid-fifties, it’s doubtful he ever could have predicted just how successful the type would become. But with simplicity and efficiency that remains among the best to this day, it’s no surprise some 11,000 have been built all the way through 2019. Today’s 1965 M20E is a great example, priced at $75,000 on Aircraft For Sale.
Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar: Resembling a Small Flying Saucer, It First Flew in 1959

1 month ago | flyingmag.com | Jason McDowell

For the most part, Canadian manufacturers have produced the kinds of aircraft one might expect from a northern country with vast, rugged wilderness, harsh winters, and a large number of unimproved airstrips. Aircraft like the Noorduyn Norseman and the iconic de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver have established the country as a legendary producer of tough, capable bushplanes that are just as happy on skis or floats as they are on wheels.
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 2011 Slepcev Storch

1 month ago | planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell

It’s safe to say that, at one time or another, every single general aviation pilot has dreamed of owning and flying their own warbird. From fire-breathing P-51 Mustangs to T-6 Texans and more obscure types, the entire category attracts pilots of all types.
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1972 Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow

1 month ago | planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell

There’s something about the feeling of flying a retractable-gear airplane. Feeling that gentle nudge of acceleration as you retract the gear during climb-out feels great, as does knowing you’ve got none of that drag slowing you down—and increasing fuel burn—in cruise. Now, packaged with a relatively easy-to-own Piper Arrow, these experiences are available for $99,000 on Aircraft For Sale.
10 Minor and Underappreciated Benefits of Tailwheel Aircraft

1 month ago | flyingmag.com | Jason McDowell

I’ve got an old friend named Chuck. He flew a variety of aircraft, fixed wing and rotary, for the U.S. Army in Vietnam before going on to fly a flock of airliners ranging from the DC-9 to the BAe 146 to the A330. Whenever possible, I like to stoke the coals of his flying memories with an open-ended question or two. The resulting yarns that he weaves invariably serve as colorful glimpses back in time, with interesting observations and enlightening insight.
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1999 Diamond DA-20-C1 Eclipse/Evolution

1 month ago | planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell

In most cases, when shopping for sub-$100,000 airplanes, we typically must accept the reality that our choices will have been built in the 1950s, 1960s, or, if we’re lucky, the 1970s. The idea of buying and owning a 1999 model in that price range seems like pure fantasy. But at $85,000, this 1999 Diamond DA-20-C1 Eclipse/Evolution might be a dream come true. One potentially significant hurdle is that this Eclipse is located in Montreal, Canada.