Recent content by psyfly

Just found this interesting thread. A lot of reference to statistics and risk analysis here. Please all (not just ladies), don't base your decisions just on statistics! Intuition is at least as good, likely much better. Do know that statistics have absolutely nothing predictive to say...

Well, I am reeeaaally impressed with the amount of information a simple question can engender B) . Thanks, all. Will

Ah. Many thanks. I've been an AOPA member for years but never been to the forum site. Will

Maybe a dumb question from a frequent lurker. Thanks. Will

Adam: Here's some useful information on my 205: Posted elsewhere in answer to an earlier question: 1. Useful load and fuel capacity I have the 84 (80 usable) tanks. With full fuel I have 979 lbs. left to use (useful load 1483). 2. GPH at cruise: I don't have an engine monitor: I lean to...

1963 Cessna 205 IO470S Chrome Cyl. TTAF: 2500 SMOH: 600 ~25 hr oil changes with good analyses uses ~1qt/25hrs PROP: <250 since new IN/OUT: 6/6 (My estimate) ~250 hrs. (Hobbs) in the last 16 months w/o significant problems. Has been good reliable load-hauling transportation for me. Do not want...

Darrell: Maybe I'll be able to be there. Here's a link (site updated frquently) for when you make the trip: http://www.hill-country-visitor.com/events.asp/city/1 Good flying! Will

Great thread! Thanks for starting this, flygirl. Are you confused yet? A lot of good advice, but not too easy to figure out which is good for you. Landings are wonderful to experience and often extremely difficult to explain. My brief contribution (FWIW and no warranties). 1.)...

I think Dave is right, Darrell. ERV has all kinds of services incl. car rental and is, I'm pretty sure, the closest public airport to Bandera. You may get permission to land at one of the ranch (grass/turf) strips, but then you've likely got transportation problems. I was surprised to see...