WHICH WOULD YOU RATHER BUY: a Cessna 150 with a history of 10,000 hours and an IFR panel, or a single-owner Cessna 150 that still has an ADF? A strictly freshwater floatplane or an ocean-flying seaplane? A taildragger with the original (if slightly nicked) fabric, or one with a brand-new paint job? Every option could be the right one for you, if you know the situation you're getting into.A history of 10,000 hours could mean the Cessna 150 has been used for flight training-and subject to all sorts of landings. Saltwater puts wear and tear on a floatplane more quickly than freshwater-only flying. And sometimes, fresh paint on a taildragger means it might have a history of damage, like a recent ground loop. Each of these aircraft could have been manufactured the same year, but with their varied histories, each has aged differently.
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