Recent content by Jthamilton

The FAA makes it explicitly clear that they will in no way or manner become involved in a lawsuit if your are sued. Instead it all falls on your own malpractice. Another positive for doing exams. Except for meeting some fine people and sharing stories regarding flying doing physicals for...

Just where in the hell do you come up with this crap? Sorry to say my friend you are clueless! Step up to the plate and show me the info to support what your spewing! Chew on this, i collect $125 an exam no matter what class. I could easily double my monies or prob. triple it by seeing...

As a relatively new AME i can promise you that doing these exams is no cash cow! Your comment is simply wrong. I do it a service to the flying community not to get rich! I see both sides but if I wasn't a pilot and someone brought something saying i just need this filled out so i can fly i...

Thanks Brien Yes, I would be only considering the 520 or 550 upgrade. It is the spar repairs that I really want to discuss with someone who owns one. From the little I have been able to read, the cost to maintain doesn't seem outrageous since many parts are very common between the bonanza's...

Thanks Stan, this is what I too have ran across in my readings just want to visit with real world owner. Not some rowdy fans shouting from the stands!

2 years now, enjoy it when we do take longer trips but now kids don't want to fly in it and activities taking up free time.

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I continue to struggle, although far less now about selling my turbo Saratoga. I purchased a 78 182q model to rebuild and slap a big engine on the front but have since decided I don't want his either. Discussing with broker about selling em both and finding something I can enjoy and yet fly...

The wife and I have 2 kids now 10 and 12. I learned in a Piper 180, transitioned right to a 1969 PA32-300. Flew the six approx 350 hours and never had any gear issues, despite a few crappy landings. He gear on the six are mor Ethan adequate! Quit flying for 8 years then bought the T182T 2...

We flew into Boulder city just outside of Henderson last year, on way to San Diego. Easy stuff although quite a few heli's due to the dam and the canyon. Check it out, the FBO'so name is BFE (no joke). They were great had car for us ready when we got there. Added positive is its easy to...

Thanks for the bump, hopefully some pics will come my way soon!

Dragging the 5th wheel 21 hours to beautiful WI for my 14th time, my son who will turn 13 in August has been 10 times, this will be his 11th. I say start em early! Second time for the woman as they weren't allowed with the men for quite awhile!:no:

Personally I'm preparing to sell my 98 Saratoga II TC, after paying insurance and getting ready to write check for annual I've decided to go back to 182. I love the Toga and will fly it right up till the time it sells, I plan 175 knots and can stretch out in for the crew long flights I've...

Easy to fly into, some parachute jumpers so just check ahead. Plenty of parking and nice folks. I parked and changed into biking gear and took off on my MTN bike for a few hours. They do have courtesy van, not sure how long you can get it. Have fun!

Great course 2 years ago, been cheating with my turbos but going back to NA 182 and most likely will attend again. Unfortunately will have to wait until fall since basic AME course inOKC that week.