Recent content by Highflier

Yes, call a broker (and Avemco) and give a tail number from trade a plane for the year/make/model you are considering. They will quote based on value, total time, time in type, ratings, etc.

Just a heads up, be sure the seller notes their LLC title (member, manager, etc) the same way they signed when buying. Dealt with this last week. Seller was on title report having previously signed as 'manager' He was wanting to sign as 'member' as that is what his LLC docs state. Because the...

Not agreeing with her 'style' but for whatever reason my occasional trips into DTO have always be typical, nothing special comms. I have heard chirping from both instructors and controllers tho My other observation is, that airport has a part of it's student population that struggle to be...

Fwiw, the accident statistics on owners ferrying new to them AC is shockingly bad. Can't recall where I read it recently, but got my attention. Factor in low time in winter adds even more possible challenges. I'd get a good CFI to ride right seat and enjoy the trip.

It's my understanding from the Cessna Pilots Association course I took on the 182, the 182 and 210 are the same except the cabin is extended. This was in reference to 70's and 80's vintage.

I would ask for a sit down with your instructor and chief pilot. Know your funds level with the school before the meeting. Make a list of specific questions as to why are you at 100 hrs and $$$'s into training and no solo. Point out the total dollars spent to date. "Other instructor said I was...

After almost 20 years away, I did similar studies to catch up then scheduled some 're-familiarizing' flights at different schools. Gave me a chance to go up for an hour and get a feel for each school and their equipment, and do some flying as well. After a couple flights I knew which school I...

As mentioned above, hull value and time in type are huge factors. IFR helps As mentioned above, find a plane online, use that N number and call a quality Insurance Broker. Get quoted Your conversation with a Insurance BROKER will be the facts You have to weed out the references that are more...

Clearly when renting or taking lessons you need proof, thus I omitted these. However if you want to buy a plane, my points are valid. I’m not advocating this behavior, just an observation

Yeah, that’s the challenge, virtually nowhere in GA do you need to show ‘credentials’ How would anyone know? I’ve purchased airplanes, rented hangars, bought fuel, annuals, insurance, repairs, etc. etc….yet never once have been asked for my certificate or any proof I am legal to fly…..

Will definitely give it a listen! As a heavy pod listener (various topics) I’d give you this advice: No matter what it takes, you have to nail great audio quality. Bad audio is like going to your favorite restaurant and getting horrible service. You may never go back due to the one bad...

Outstanding!

Fwiw, if you want to get acclimated to newer avionics, Garmin has a couple of free Trainer apps you can run on your PC. When I got back to flying after 15 years away, the GTN 750 trainer app was pretty helpful to poke around on a bit to become familiar with the interface. It’s pretty easy to get...

Btw, to the OP….get the R182, great traveler, comfortable, etc. I love mine. As mentioned above, do not blow into a full on maintenance makeover. Use a shop that has or is actively maintaining Cessna single retracts and has a mindset to follow the Cessna service manuals, not their...

I have looked a several aircraft that had ‘no damage history or no known damage history’ and no repairs are noted in the logs. However, a search of the various aircraft damage databases will turn up PLENTY of damage reports on aircraft being represented as NDH. if it’s not to severe, to...