Recent content by peytont

I'm currently transitioning from a 172 to a mooney rocket. It took me 6+ hrs to feel confident enough to fly on my own. But my insurance requires 15hrs. I've got more than 11hrs logged currently. The landing flare was the most difficult part for me. I really want to chop the power and...

I'm always amazed at helicopters after these flights. In the hands of a skilled pilot its simply incredible.

Please tell us more about this. AWESOME!! I've always lusted after a 190 simply amazing I didn't even know you could do a replica.

I flew my 172k at full gross, or as heavy as I was willing, today. 37 gallons in the tanks, 370lbs up front, 190 in back with luggage. It was an eye opener on landing. I felt like we came down on the mains much harder than normal. Other than the landing everything else seemed near normal. Just a...

I've got a 172K without shoulder belts. I'd like them installed, after reading the 'engine failure' thread. I was told by my A&P $650 for both front seats installed. Does this sound correct? Are there other options I should consider?

I'm trying to save T19 (duval/freer). I've talked with the airport manager, she is on board with me trying to help. I PM'd "smoothtalker" for info but in the mean time I'm willing to take whatever help I can get. What are my options for state and federal funding if the airport is not on the...

I've heard this before. Can you elaborate?

Nice. I originally had "cheap" in there and changed it.

I've wondered about them as well. Seems like an inexpensive way to get into a turbine. Anybody?

I'll take it. Please PM me your address and payment info.

Not a clue? One problem is I have no idea what I need and what I don't. Should I just forge ahead with a repaired VOR and a GPS radio (which we already have)?

My mission is flying to Carrizo (KCZT) and Freer (T19) once or twice a month (2hr one way). I've been shut down this weekend and last due to low ceilings, forecasted on the return flight. So I'm already fed up with the VFR limitations. Once or twice a year I might fly to Houma, LA (4hr one way)...

I'm part owner of a 172K. There are 4 other partners including me. Hardly any of the other partners fly. It's a cheap way to fly. It has a basic VFR panel. I want my IFR certification. I've talked with the local avionics shop and was told $12K to upgrade the panel for IFR flight. Only 3 of the 5...

West of Freer (T19) Tx. I wasn't PIC, I was shooting. I flew down in my 172 and the chopper picked me up. Bagged 6 coyotes! Saw some big deer.

Live in Austin but I fly out of Taylor (T74) Sticks. During the checkride I was told I wouldn't even be allowed into Bravo with the way I spoke on the radio........ouch!