Comments on: The $50 Cherokee http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=4370 Online perspective from the editors of "AOPA Pilot". Wed, 22 May 2013 00:22:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Bob Tinnell http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=4370&cpage=1#comment-167923 Bob Tinnell Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:28:47 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=4370#comment-167923 The $50 Cherokee represents a slightly more involved but equally satisfying alternative to building a kit or plansbuilt airplane. Kits are probably much more readily available and do not require attending an A&P school but that is also a valuable item on your resume. This could become an inspiration for other potential builders to join the ranks of aircraft owners who might otherwise not feel they can afford to own a personal aircraft. Great story.

]]> By: Don Elliott http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=4370&cpage=1#comment-167893 Don Elliott Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:21:01 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=4370#comment-167893 I learned to fly in these early Cherokees back in the mid-60s. What a great story. Thanks Ms. Tallman. Keep up the good writing!

Don Elliott

]]> By: Cary Alburn http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=4370&cpage=1#comment-167890 Cary Alburn Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:33:33 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=4370#comment-167890 Jill, I was pleased to see that you’d followed my advice, which I’d sent to you right after you bought your Cherokee. On the other hand, shame on you for waiting so darned long!!!!

When I had the BAS harnesses installed in my P172D, I agonized for maybe 2 seconds on whether to use the “seaplane” buckle like you chose, where each harness strap has to be attached separately, or the standard buckle where each harness strap is already attached to the corresponding seat belt strap, which I chose. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, but I’m happy with my choice.

You’re much safer now than when you were with just the lap belt–but don’t test it out! :)

Cary

]]> By: John MacLean http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=4370&cpage=1#comment-167876 John MacLean Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:33:00 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=4370#comment-167876 I have been reading lately on Aopa news about having shoulder harness kits installed in Piper cherokees. Several years ago I wanted to install the harness in my 1967 Cherokee 180C. I contacted Piper and they did not have the kit,.but they pointed to several aircraft parts suppliers who did. I was able to purchase the shoulder harness kits along with an FAA approved STC and installed it in my aircraft. I am sure that these kits are still available from aircraft parts suppliers across the U.S.

Thank you for continuing to provide interesting aircraft stories.

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