With a quick handshake and a soft thank you, Lyle and Kurt pulled up the airstair and started up my airplane. I watched in the rain as the props came up out of feather and the nav lights blinked on.
Gear Up: She’s Gone
Key Takeaways:
- The author recounts the deeply emotional and bittersweet experience of selling his beloved Cheyenne airplane, which was the defining aircraft of his 50-year flying career and held immense personal significance.
- Despite being a planned decision to upgrade, the sale process was protracted and challenging, taking seven months due to a "soft" market for older turboprops and an initial failed transaction.
- Ultimately, the sale concluded smoothly, leaving the author with a sense of detachment and "dry tears" as he watched his cherished, highly capable aircraft depart with its new owners.
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