“Starts fine, runs smooth, flies great.” Destiny 2000 Parachue: Apco 550 2003 Propeller: IVO This is.
Item specifics
| Used |
| “Starts fine, runs smooth, flies great.” |
| Make: | Destiny 2000 | Parachue: | Apco 550 |
| Model Year: | 2003 | Propeller: | IVO |
Think of the fun you could have! It"s a real rush to be soaring high or (safely) flying low. PPCs generally fly "low and slow", where you can see (and smell) everything. And since you"re steering with your feet, your hands are free to take pictures, wave, whatever. With the wind in your face and no confining cockpit, you really feel like you"re out in the air flying like a bird.
PPCs are the easiest (and safest) way to fly, but you do need to take training -- both to be legal and to be safe.
Believe me, flying is an addictive hobby. You"ll love it. And the nice thing about having a 2-seat aircraft is that you can take up other people to share the experience.
Aircraft specs:
• 2003 Destiny, model "2000"
• Tail number: N75497
• Approximately 196 hours on engine, airframe & chute
• Rotax 582 engine, electric start, oil injected
• Ceramic-coated exhaust system (some wearing off on exhaust headers)
• IVO prop, 3-blade, 64", very good condition
• Apco 550 chute
• 10 gallon fuel tank *with* electronic fuel gauge in instrument panel as well as sight tube
• Grand Rapids Technologies EIS engine information system
• Powered Lynx intercom / radio interface, and PTT switch
• Comes with two Lynx headsets (batteries don"t hold much charge, but they work fine on the powered intercom)
• Strobe light
• "Tiger bar" footrests
• Line trimmers
• Full, 4-point, independent harnesses
• Front wheel brake
• Front seat slides forward & back for diff. leg lengths & for easier access to rear seat
• Rear seat throttle lever
• Whip radio antenna
• Easy fueling access
• Plastic lower prop shield (has some damage due to non-prop related transport issue)
• 124" long (tip of front wheel to back of prop guard)
• 78" wide (outside edges of rear wheels)
• 83" high (floor to top of prop guard)
• 18" high rear (main) tires, 15" high front tire
• Also comes with a black, custom built, heavy-duty cover.
• Fun to fly, responsive handling
• A fresh annual will be arranged
• I have the aircraft & engine logs
• Comes with sturdy trailer & ramps
Trailer specs:
• Spare trailer wheel/tire provided
• Wheeled/pivoting trailer jack
• Hand winch with steel cable
• Ratcheting tire harnesses for securing rear (main) wheels onto trailer
• 119" long (main platform: 94")
• 79" wide (64" between fenders)
• Approximately 18" high
• Trailer wheels are 12" (tires: 5.30-12)
The PPC resides at Arlington airport, north of Seattle.
It starts fine, runs fine, and flies fine. But if you want to, you can get a "pre-buy" inspection for around $250 from a certified A&P mechanic that"s on-site. If you want to continue to hangar it at Arlington: we (a bunch of PPC"ers) share four enclosed hangars at a cost of $27/mo. each, which also gets you access to our classroom/pilot lounge stocked with snacks and drinks. You also get access to help, advice, parts and camaraderie.
A good way to find out if flying is for you is to take a 30 minute Discovery Flight with me. The cost is $65, but if you then purchase my aircraft I"ll take that off the price. Current date: 2016-05-06