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I am really happy with Apple devices, but I wish they’d be more heat-tolerant, and as easy as Android to transfer music to. If not for...

So you missed the point of this post? That 18% of traditional engine failures was in homebuilts, not certified airplanes. It was also...

Nah / if getting rid of the Corvette means the wife with MS keeps coming with you, you’d have regret if you kept the Corvette.

the biggest gotcha is regretting that you sold your corvette (RV-8) and bought a mini-van (pa28 or c172)

The Cardinal/210 spar inspection AD is well known now, to the point that it would be silly to even list a Cardinal for sale without...

Go have your wife get in and out of a Cardinal, a Skylane, and a Skyhawk. Love the Skylane, but it is a little bit of a step up to...

Understood. I will say, given my experience owning both cessnas and pipers for 13 years, honestly go high wing if this is going to be an...

She has gotten into our friend’s Lance a number of times. If we both go with him, I get stuck in the back. We’ve talked about it and she...

I have a B23 ("Custom III"), which is basically a one-door Sundowner (180hp engine) and it will cruise around 140-143 mph TAS (a bit...

What is the real-world cruise speed of a Sundowner? Also, how about the landing gear donuts? I know they’re pretty pricey, but what is...

Good thought, thanks. She is able to get in and out of the -8 and Cherokees with minimal assistance, usually completely on her own. I’d...

The only car rental company I’ve never had a bad experience with was Fox. Otherwise it’s been cancelled reservations, being out of cars...

Yeah, they’re definitely apples and oranges, but we need more room. Besides luggage, we need to be able to bring my wife’s wheelchair so...

I’m selling the RV-8 and will be looking for a plane with preferably four seats. Given our budget, a Cherokee 180 is most likely. I’d...

The Continental recommendation as being discussed - reduced power climb.