Recent content by Mike Boehler

My schedule is such that I can drive to any of these jobs. I do now, but I'm hoping that I can do it more often as well as giving me a good reason to fly and stay current. I don't think the helicopter is in my future. I have no problem pulling the plug on a flight if the weather goes...

Brian Same deal here. Work, sometimes eat. Visit my house on weekends. Live in hotels. Basically dying without the drama. Same as probably lots of folks. Trying to make something happen. I really haven't decided yet, I want to make sure I can afford it, with the increased expense...

I think an underlying factor is the minimum distances I would need to travel. Almost all of my travel for business can be done by car and I can flex to the car on short notice, just get up early and drive, like I do now. The second factor in this fact finding mission is that it would get me...

Thanks Brian. Yes, that would normally be an issue that logistically would be tough to iron out, in my situation I ALWAYS meet my clients somewhere, like a park and ride or something. Meeting me at an airport is something they would be happy to accommodate me with just to get me to a job site...

Thanks for your reply. I would think from experience that to stay proficient, even the most prolific instrument pilot would require more than once a month. But I do understand that there is no hard and fast rule. I was looking for personal opinions here. From discussions with some of my...

I'm a fairly low time PP, current medical without a BFR. 52 yrs old with still a passion to fly. Like most people, my own business and family has stripped me of my time, but not my dream. My business takes me on a weekly travel schedule that keeps me away from home Monday-Friday. It is...

Uhh, wasn't suggesting lying. Learning in Napa Valley is going to cost more than upstate NY. But so is living in general, relatively speaking. There are still ways to get your PPL on the cheap around here. I'm guessing, by the posts here, that this doesn't apply everywhere. And I don't...

No wonder active pilot numbers are plummeting. Who would want to start up with this info?

Depends on your previous history with bagging flights. Not suggesting you have bagged any flights, just saying. Maybe history comes to play? In 1987 I went through a rough patch, engine failure, partial engine failure, etc... I was due to fly a solo ride to my house that sits on an airport. I...

I have no problem taking my own. Honestly, if dying is what's on your mind while flying, (not suggesting it is) then I suggest taking up chess. I just find it interesting that it's easy to lie to ourselves until our kids are involved. I think we all know the risks. Honestly it's hardly worth...

I was thinking it was a big number but 19? That's a lot of choices.

Ha! My wife's decision making has been suspect for 20 years. However, as pilots, we are a strange bunch, we always are thinking that the conversation is about us. My question stands unanswered. Do you trust general aviation enough to strap your 8 year old child in a plane that you...

No Kids?

you should feel lucky you have two options! Orlando? How many flight schools/independent CFI's within 1 hour's car ride?

Not the question, but I'm guessing you got the question. Sure some guys can bang out a few more, but I'm not all that crazy about the idea of setting my 8 year old on the back of someone else's motorcycle, and I rode for years also.