After 2,300 hours in the pilot’s seat of this plane, I’m selling my T210. I was going to wait but I had the opportunity to get a clean, known 182 at a fair price. I’m sad but it is time.
I’m 65, so theoretically I have 5 more years left before insurance rates jump up dramatically for flying a retractable gear airplane while old. Statistically, old pilots seem to have a more of an issue remembering to put down the gear.
So age was an issue, but it is the cost of the 210 that finally got to me. I’m not flying as much but of course the annuals, insurance, etc. are still pretty high.
Damn. At least I’m not giving up flying. That would be super painful.
So – this is the start of a new era. I’m going to put a Sportsman STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) kit on the 182 and I’m going to return to Idaho and Alaska and land on some of the strips that I couldn’t in the 210. It’s just going to take me longer to get there!
The plane is going up for sale this month sometime, but I’m posting here first to see if any of you want the plane or know someone. It’s a 1979 T210N, the coveted first year without gear doors and an increased takeoff weight of 4,000 lbs. It’s a good, clean and well-maintained airplane with 5,200 hours on it. Geesh, this entire blog is a testament to how reliable this plane has been. The only downside is that it has a high time engine at 1,430 hours, though still running strong.
I have complete specs and some photos.
Death, taxes and landing gear up. I may have beaten one of those!
West Coast Flying Adventures 
I have enjoyed your many stories of adventures out your 210. It’s been a pleasure sharing the model with you.
Best wishes,
Allan Ramsay
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Hi Allan,
Great to hear From you. I remember long ago learning LOP from you when it was relatively “new”. I’ve also heard recently you were still helping pilots out. The aviation world is a better place because of you!
Ney
Age and costs are always a factor. We just sold our ’77 T210 with Robertson STOL and tip tanks. Email me if you want to discuss price and equipment.
Hi Ney,
Well, let me know if your deal falls through because I’ve got a sweet 182 that I need to part with because the family keeps getting bigger. I’m in the market for a T210 myself. Not sure I’ve got the stomach for another engine overhaul though (did mine about 500 hours ago). For what it’s worth, I spoke to an insurance guy today and he said he doesn’t have any problems getting coverage for T210 drivers until they hit 75 or so. You’ve got 10 more years!
Yeah I wasn’t looking forward to that. My intent was to keep flying it for quite some time. Above a certain engine serial number it’s 1600 TBO. That’s more like it.
You’ll love the T210. The speed increase and the turbo are very nice. And it hauls a load. I was alone coming back from Alaska last summer and had the plane jammed with camping gear, bikes, pack rafts, etc. The CBP agent accused me of being overweight. It wasn’t even close.
Congrats on the 182. I love 210s, but love 182s even more. I recommend you attend the CPA pilot maintenance course for 182s this October in Tulsa. I will be there.
I actually started with a 182 before moving to the 210 and even took that course, before later taking the 210 course. They are definitely worth it!
Hey New when do we get introduced to the new-to-you 182? Would love to see what you end up with. Wish I had the scratch for a T210 lol…
I need to sell the T210 first. A few people are looking at it, but it hasn’t sold yet. The 182 is there waiting for me about six hangars away…