Recent content by Jason Koiter

Exactly. That could be one way to do it..

I have seen that, but it's usually just a fraction of the cost, correct? ATP school is 88K plus about 10K in additional costs, and the Horizon Air program only pays $12,500...

When I was writing this post I accidentally closed the window and lost it all. In my original writing, I mentioned that I hadn't verified any numbers she quoted, as I'm always a skeptic...plus, any numbers for five years in the future is conjecture, or arbitrary at best. Only time will tell...

Just a question for the room, for those who have watched the airline industry much longer and more closely than I... I was discussing the looming pilot shortage with my Mom. She saw on the news that in five years the airline industry could be short over 50,000 pilots. It raised the question...

Thanks ChemGuy, yes my CFI and I combined are barely over 300lbs so we could probably make a 150 work if we flew early or late, but yes - I'm keeping my eye on the tri pacers :)

Thanks all, I appreciate the input here. I can see both points, risk management vs energy management and the pilotage of both. And if I have to limit summer flying to early morning or late in the day, that's fine, it would be more comfortable anyway. I found a flying club that has two...

Thanks for all the replies. Yeah I figured that most of those planes would be a no-go for that altitude and climate, just needed to hear it :) I was pretty spoiled flying my 150 at sea level all those years ago. That Caribbean Pacer looks awesome, and I may consider the tailwheel pacer if the...

Hi Everyone, Back in 2013 I bought a C150L, and got about 20 hours into my training when life happened (new baby - unexpected) and I had to sell and put training on hold. Now I'm ready to pick it up again, and buy another trainer (no need to discuss renting, I'll fly it enough to make it cost...