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 37-year-old Cheyenne, the "defining airplane" of his 50-year flying career, likening the separation to a divorce.
- The cherished aircraft was highly valued for its exceptional capability, unwavering reliability, and the central role it played in countless family trips, personal solace, and creating lasting memories.
- Despite its significant personal value and meticulous care, selling the older turboprop proved to be a protracted and challenging process, taking seven months due to a "soft" market and a previous failed deal.
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