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    Getting Wife Buy-In on PPL

    Make the opportunity. I either did not have time or money until i was 45. Kids were very active in sports, etc. SWMBO decided that the only way we could make all the kids competitions was via airplane. So, I got my license and bought a Mooney. If you have the PPL and IR, the world opens...
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    Aviation headset

    Buy an inexpensive/used set from ebay... After you have been flying a few hours, you will have a better idea of what you want in a headset. You can then use the second set as a "guest headset". (I have a couple of Bose, a couple of ASA's as well as the Clarity Alofts) My preference does not...
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    Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B

    The quote I received for installation was what I thought was out of order. The mechanics of the installation look to be pretty simple. But, If you look at the installation manual, they want you to do a pretty complete analysis of the entire electrical system, and a whole bunch of other items...
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    Just curious on your opinion ... what next after PPL?

    If you just want to expand your horizons, get tailwheel or Glider time. If you want to use your ticket to increase your utility, Get the IR. IR took my trip completion rate from about 50% to around 90%. Mainly just being able to climb above the low cloud layer. Wife was very annoyed that I...
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    Is it time?

    I was in a similar situation the last couple of years. I ended up shopping around for an engine I could have overhauled and installed when the old one told me it was time. It could run another 1000 hrs. Mine just started leaking oil, the oil cooler was starting to have problems, etc. so I...
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    How do you sell STCd parts

    It depends.... Some STC's are N number specific, and some are not. Also, you can get a release or new stc from the holder of the STC.
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    Want To Buy Clarity Aloft or QT Halo

    I have a slightly used Halo. (I went back to the CA set) PM me with email and I can send photos. Make me an offer.
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    Instrument Rating = no change in insurance cost

    I saw the same thing when I completed my IR..... I changed insurance companies and got a substantial discount.
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    In the yellow arc

    My '64 Mooney has a yellow arc that starts at 150 mph. Pretty much whenever you are above 66% power, you are in the arc. (I think in 65 or 66 they upped the arc to 175 mph) If I get into turbulence, I just throttle it back. Descending takes a little more planning......
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    Where do you get your weather?

    weathermeister.com
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    I ran the numbers and ...

    I retired five years ago at 52. I am still young and healthy enough to chase dreams that I could not do while I was still working. Can't say I regret retiring early. I do keep busy with projects and a few businesses we have acquired.
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    Ever fly with plane overloaded? Experiences?

    The problem with overgross is that you are now a test pilot. It is like operating the aircraft outside its' certified envelope in aircraft's ceiling, exceeding the Vne, crosswind component, performing aerobatic maneuvers, etc. None of these items absolutely will result in an issue, but they...
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    Ever fly with plane overloaded? Experiences?

    I flew at gross for several years, as did the previous owners..... Then we weighed the plane and it had gained 105lbs. :eek: So, I guess it could theoretically take off over gross, but I just cut back the amount of junk I carry or leave a little more air in the tanks.
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    What makes a pilot do this?

    Not wise, but probably not illegal.... Crop dusters spend most of their time like that... looks like it could be fun, but, like skydiving, not my cup of soup.
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    IFR Checkride Complete

    Congrats! now the challenge is to make sure you continue to be not only current, but proficient. So, go get that rating wet!
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