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    Deferring Marriage and a Family to fly professionally

    My advice is to have that hard conversation now! The longer you wait the more complicated it may get. Her 'biological clock is not your problem.
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    Two dead after Mooney door pops open. St Augustine FL

    back in 2010 or 2011 I took a discovery flight in a '46 Aeronca Champ. I hadn't decided on training and wanted to take a flight in a tail dragger and a flight in a tricycle gear plane before deciding. Just after takeoff in the Champ the entry door popped open. I was...umm...surprised but...
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    Do you plan on flying (or traveling in general) to see the eclipse on April 8th?

    Great song, better album cover. :happydance:
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    Do you plan on flying (or traveling in general) to see the eclipse on April 8th?

    Nope. Although spectacular this will not be our first 'rodeo'.
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    Past DUIs

    Unfortunately for the OP that's not the current regulation and is a matter for congress and the FAA admin. to consider. His three DUIs before age 21 is a very steep mountain to traverse under current regulations. Consulting an aviation atty will give the OP a legal answer but he might be better...
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    Past DUIs

    And if you DO take the physical and are denied a med then you cannot obtain the Sport license. - We're you arrested and booked for DUI - Did you go to court? Found guilty? - Had your license suspended or revoked? Three DUIs before you were 21 will be a long, long hill to climb. Tread very...
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    How anti GA is the main stream media?

    Slow news days in South Florida.
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    Sports Pilot-rental aircraft

    I've rented in AZ but had to do a check-ride with a CFI the first time. That's not unusual.
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    my flight

    Don't recall my very first flight in a GA aircraft but my first round of training was in a Cessna 152. Had to drop out shortly before solo. Resumed 30-yrs later in retirement. Flew in a '46 Aeronca taildragger and a Cessna 162 and chose the Cessna to train in for my SPL.
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    6 people presumed dead after helicopter crashes in California's Mojave Desert en route to Las Vegas area

    Corrected Link All aboard believed dead. Not much detail...weather related? R.I.P.
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    Plane crash on FL freeway

    The first thought the camera op had was...you can't land on a highway,dude...rather than hoping no injuries or deaths? Nice. R.I.P. to the victims. I hope it was quick.
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    Pilot accused of spying on woman with plane busted for stalking again

    I'll see your certifiable and raise you one batsh*t crazy...
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    Toby Keith

    agree. How Do You Like Me Now is another favorite. Heck, they're all good.
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