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Gear Up: She’s Gone

It took seven months to sell the Cheyenne, and then, just like that, it was over. The airplane that meant more to me than any other was a memory. Dick Karl
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The author recounts the deeply emotional and somewhat surreal experience of selling his cherished 37-year-old Cheyenne airplane, likening it to a "divorce."
  • The aircraft was more than just transportation; it was the "defining airplane" of his 50-year flying career, known for its reliability, capability, and the countless family memories made during extensive travels.
  • The sales process was prolonged and challenging, taking seven months and encountering market difficulties, despite the airplane's exceptional maintenance and upgrades.
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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.

Dick Karl

Dick Karl is a cancer surgeon who appreciates the beauty and science involved in both surgery and flying. Dick’s monthly Gear Up celebrates the human side of flying. He writes about his enthusiasm for both the machines and the people who fly and maintain them.

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