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I purchased a couple of Honda EU2000's in 2005 prior to Hurricane Rita. We lost power for 6 weeks and they ran for over 1000 hours except to refuel and change the oil at 100 hour intervals. Since that time, we used them for two weeks straight for another hurricane and used them camping for for...

My wife was very worried about if something happened to me on our flight and she has no desire to learn how to fly our aircraft. Our solution was to get a plane that had an airframe parachute. Her instructions are: 1. Turn off ignition key and 2. Pull red handle. It was enough to remove the...

I have a Tesla Model 3 for a daily driver. For me, the car has put fun back into driving again. Economically, I would have been better off keeping my 10 year old car running on the road, but I wanted a new car. I also have an airplane that is not economically viable as well. I could drive...

Saw this thread and couldn't resist. I drive a Super-C and go camping in the national forrest every summer in Colorado. I pull a car-hauler trailer with a 4 seat RZR. Only about 20 miles is on a dirt road, but it has never been a problem. I'm trading in the Super-C for a 45' DP in March. We...

Another BasicMed success story. Saved many dollars and trouble. I'm sorry so many feel like this was of no help to them. As for me, it is great. Also, no exam for 4 years instead of 2. My physician had no issues with signing it.

I worked as an pediatric emergency room nurse and was chosen to do helicopter/fixed wing transporting of patients. It got me interested in flying. I moved on to hospital management and later owned and sold a hospital. Nursing was a good way to understand the workings of the healthcare system...

My wind/crosswind tolerance has increased with increasing hours, but I still have a healthy respect for the light wing loading. My preference is to fly early and late in the day if possible to avoid bumpy and heavy wind conditions if possible. My limits are winds in the mid 20's aligned within...

I have about a 1,000 hours in SportCruisers. FYI - the pitch sensitivity was reduced on the models around 2012. I had a 2010 (PiperSport) and after a few hours getting used to the controls, loved it. I then traded in for a 2014 and it again took a little while to get used to the heaver pitch...

I have N394 and am asked for the full call sign not only by the first controller, but subsequent controllers on the same flight. I though (in error) that a short N number would save time. When I was trying to reserve numbers, there was one guy in Florida that was reserving all the numbers that...

Calf fries. Fried okra.

7 hours, but it was in 1992, perhaps the requirements were different back then.

If you purchase a PPC that is an E-LSA, you can do all the maintenance you want without having to take the 16 hour course. The course allows you to perform the annual inspection after successfuly completing the course. I also fly PPC and it is great fun. Must fly only early in AM or prior to...

I have flown a powered parachute for 6 years. My usual takeoff distance is less than 400 feet, however I would not attempt to take off in a field that is as short as 500 feet. They are great fun to fly when the weather conditions are good. I only fly if the winds are going to be 8 mph or...

I fly a Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser.

For the BRS in my plane, the cost is currently $1,800 for a repack and new rocket every 10 years. So, $180/year. The major benefit is that my wife said with a whole plane parachute, she was for plane ownership. Otherwise, she was against buying in or flying in a GA plane.