I bought my first airplane!

[Spdcrazy]

Long story as they all are. But the skinny is my wife is amazing. We just bought a 54 pa22/20 160hp! As my wife says she is shiney-adjacent but solid bones and fabric has alot of life left. Has all the basic upgrades like sealed struts, Cleveland brakes and Scott 3200 tailwheel. I purchased hooker H harnesses and I want to hold off on VG's and such until I put a few hours on her. Sadly it'll be seeing a big of hangar flying first as I need to finish my PPL. Just the written and checkride left but life seems to keep getting in the way.

I have learned alot from this site and look forward to connecting with some of ya'll and getting to know this birdbetter and better. IMG_20180805_124621758.jpgIMG_20180805_124123313.jpgIMG_20180805_092249791.jpg

[Pacerfgoe]

That looks like a nice bird....welcome to aircraft ownership!!
I'm certain you will enjoy those 160 HP up front. Make sure you get a solid checkout in that thing, as they are pretty squirrely on the ground.....mine had a tailwheel that was out of rig, and I ended up in the weeds on my first flight (saved it though.)
Although the VG's really help short field performance, I think they detract the looks of our airplanes....just my opinion.
That 160 and the right prop will get you in and out of most places.

Have fun!

[Spdcrazy]

With Colorado's high density altitudes I thought the more hp wouldnt hurt. And then when I get back to AK in 1.5 years I'll be ready!

[Steve Pierce]

Congrats, looks like a good one.

[siouxpilot77]

Congrats! They are great planes! Enjoy it !


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[Allycat]

Good luck with your PPL and the ShortWing. As previously mentioned get a good checkout in it with an experienced ShortWing taildragger person. I'm also in agreement with the VG's, might help but look ugly.

Allycat

[rideandfly]

Congrats on your first airplane. Nice looking Piper!!!!

[Spdcrazy]

Thanks guys! The vgs don't rely bother me on the looks. But maybe that's due to their performance gains. And I have a cfi that's knowledgable on these short wings looking forward to flying the wheel pants off this bird. (Wheel pants already removed)

[Stephen]

Thanks guys! The vgs don't rely bother me on the looks. But maybe that's due to their performance gains. And I have a cfi that's knowledgable on these short wings looking forward to flying the wheel pants off this bird. (Wheel pants already removed)

VG's are a nice to have addition but, certainly not necessary. You've got lots to learn and a great plane to do it in. Good luck.

[Pacer42Z]

Very nice looking airplane. My Pacer was the first and only airplane I ever bought, that was 19 years ago. You will enjoy every flight in it.

Juergen
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