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 bittersweet and emotional experience of selling his beloved Cheyenne airplane, an event he had planned but found deeply challenging, likening the final departure to a "divorce."
- The selling process was lengthy and difficult, taking seven months to navigate a "soft" market for the 37-year-old aircraft, with the help of a patient and expert friend as a broker, after an initial sale fell through.
- The airplane held immense personal and sentimental value for the author, serving as the defining aircraft of his 50-year flying career, facilitating countless family adventures, and providing reliable performance and personal solace.
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