Recent content by ranger5oh

This makes a lot of sense.

1 boy and 1 girl. I pack very light... but my wife ...different story :) I am already priming her on the "you are going to need to pack much lighter" aspect of flying.

Thanks, this is good info. My friend in the Mooney makes the trip non-stop, but he only travels with 1 other person. I can certainly see my kids wanting to stretch and pee midway. I had considered Cirrus, they obviously look quite nice. Are Cirrus operating costs a lot higher, or just...

We are probably what you would consider average size. I am 5'11 and 185lb, wife is a very athletic 135lbs, kids are currently about 55 and 65 lbs each (but they grow quick).

I see you are also recommending 6-seaters. Is this more from a comfort perspective, or weight and balance.. or both?

I hadn't really considered 6-seaters, but maybe I should. Do you think this is a better option than the 182 or Dakota?

Hi All! Student pilot here (43yrs old). I expect to have my PPL by spring and am trying to determine which planes will suit my mission. I live in the Denver area and will be making probably 8-10 flights per year back to Missouri (about 750-800nm). I will be making other trips that will be much...