Recent content by David235

No disrespect to the deceased pilot intended, but you would have to be incredibly heavy handed and inexperienced to get this result in a Cherokee 235, especially in cruise flight. It is incredibly docile, even at full gross weight. Although it is pure speculation, I wonder if this could be a...

When I bought my plane 22 years ago it was a large purchase compared to my net worth... not so much anymore thankfully. As to "whether you can afford it"... three thoughts. #1, although you may take a hit, you can sell it... don't get emotionally attached. #2, have cash or credit reserves...

I'm fine if you don't check your oil level before every flight... but I will continue to do so if for no other reason than peace of mind. YMMV.

If the engine stops, all fluids are checked, a walk-around is completed, the controls are checked to be free and correct, a runup is done, and the before flight checklist is completed. Doesn't matter if it is one minute or one hour. I admit that my first preflight of the day is the most...

I've been a Cherokee 235 owner for 20 years. While getting in and out is a bit more challenging than a typical Cessna, it is offset by no need for a ladder for refueling and preflight. I had my left hip replaced last summer and was back in the cockpit exactly four weeks later. I'll be getting...

That little voice you heard was you telling yourself to not do it again...

Yep. A little bit if Michigan State University trivia... at the time the University flying club... the Winged Spartans... was very active. They bought N75186 and N75248 new. Not many (or any) clubs could afford to do that today. These two aircraft were used to train many pilots during...

Yesterday I was stopping by my hangar to get a compressor that I store out there... and as I am driving up I saw her... one of the two Cherokee 140s that I did all of my primary training in... N75186. I first flew her on December 11th, 1977, and flew her many more times over the next four...

Prayers. Tough duty, and lots of emotions. Re: your step-sister, I am living that story now. My older sister completely cut my parents out of her life... until they reached their mid-90s and now she is "all in" to help. I think she can almost taste the inheritance. Sad.

Likely 2021+...

I always respond “P28B” when queried on type. Like the Arrow, Cherokee 235s have (slightly) better performance than the “normal” “P28A” variety Cherokees. Over my 40+ year flying career, I have found that the simplest answer to the ATC question posed by the OP is the appropriate FAA type...

You missed a few... :) It is a long list.

I have no issue with a fixed price for an annual, and $XX/hour above that for any discrepancies / repairs. Both of my IA's have quoted that way for my 20+ years of aircraft ownership. However, the rates Tom posted aren't feasible or obtainable in any metro area that I know of... if I lived...

OP, if it was me, I’d take it to Bill Turley @ Aircraft Engineering, Bartow, FL. http://aircraftengineeringinc.com/about-us/

My iPad Air 2 has been my flying companion for years. No issues. If the rumored iPad Air 2020 is actually released this fall, I will do a trade-in to get that model.