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    First class medical with Schizoid

    Easily solved by requiring a class 2 for aircraft requiring a type rating. Class 3 should be otherwise eliminated under the does more harm than good clause.
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    First airplane purchase PA28 Help

    That was my first plane and I think it's about perfect for what you're describing. It's pretty hard (and $$$) to find a decent one these days though.
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    Route suggestions for CA to NC helicopter XC

    I'd focus a lot on fuel stops. The R22 has short legs.
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    CAPS saves a family

    I have, that's why the "pretty much". But I think it would have been pretty difficult to dead stick that to a safe landing too.
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    CAPS saves a family

    Maybe, but it's certainly true.
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    CAPS saves a family

    ....and a lot of Non-CAPS fatalities. But it worked....again. Pretty much nothing in a CAPS equipped plane is fatal. A very good thing.
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    Checkrides cost how much? Really?

    The FAA. The number of exams isn't changing and the FAA should be overseeing the quality of the exam. Just more DPE availability, So shorter waits and less cost.
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    Sport Pilot ADHD Meds

    Correct, That's the point.
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    Sport Pilot ADHD Meds

    I don't think that's necessarily true. Do you have a citation or case law to show that?
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    Checkrides cost how much? Really?

    True. But market pricing (which it should be) is affected significantly by barriers to entry. In this case, on the supply side, there are many more fully qualified candidates that want to be DPE than the Government will certify. At least in our area. Around here, I hear more complaints about...
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    Southern Living: Bug Proofing a Home

    Or, when someone puts their shoes on without checking first. :)
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    Do you think a bachelors degree will ever become necessary again to become a pilot at the airlines?

    Flight training can be a grind. My thought would be to get your PP as soon as possible (you have the cash) and fly for fun while you save up to finish the IR (you might need a bit more, depending on things), Then build the hours pay-as you-go for the Commercial. No need to quit your job until...
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    Do you think a bachelors degree will ever become necessary again to become a pilot at the airlines?

    For the past few years, anyone with a comm, IR, and 1500 hours could find a seat up front somewhere. It's basic economics, there have been more seats than qualified candidates. But this is not the norm, it's part of a cycle and there are signs of the market returning to its traditional place...
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    Medical Wait Time!

    Yup again. Parkinson's Law.
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    Medical Wait Time!

    Yup. exactly. Also, is there any theory other than power tripping bureaucrats to explain why, even with 80,000 basic med pilots and increasing budgets, that backlogs are increasing? Doing less with more.
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