No matter how rewarding and clean and bright it feels to say, “I’m going for it,” there is always a nagging doubt that maybe, just maybe, this is nuts.
The Financial Learning Curve with New Airplanes
Key Takeaways:
- The author purchased his dream jet, a Beech Premier 1, but immediately faced operational challenges, including initial flight restrictions and a nagging doubt about his proficiency and financial capability.
- He encountered a persistent "roll fail" and "speedbrake fail" caution, leading to a diagnosis of an expensive actuator repair potentially costing over $33,000, which heightened his financial concerns as a retired individual.
- Simultaneously, a critical glitch in the navigation database led to Rockwell Collins deleting 10,000 approaches, creating a significant navigation challenge and safety concern for the author.
- Despite these considerable mechanical and navigational hurdles, a flight with a highly competent friend in a similar jet renewed his appreciation for his own aircraft, reminding him of the initial dream and magnificence of his purchase.
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