Recent content by Tmpendergrass

Thanks guys. That's what I figured just wanted to verify. Fortunately I fly a few hours a week and feel more proficient than I've ever been(hope I'm not being over confident). Peace! T Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I recently received my instrument rating this April. I would be due for a BFR at the end of this month but I understand a new rating restarts the BFR clock. However chatting with a local CFI, he mentioned that for a new rating to count as a BFR, it was to be specifically signed off that way in...

What keeps you from driving into a building or a bridge? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Because GA is turning into a plaything for he rich an famous, not something the average joe can afford. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1st time buyers are great, but we need more 1st time buyers outside the "1%". Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cirrus and now icon has done a great job addressing #1 by advertising in lifestyle/"rich guy" media. As an unfortunate side effect I think it has caused the lay person to think they must spend $250 on an icon to get into aviation, and $600k on a cirrus to get any utility with it. Sent from my...

Making non-ethinal mogas availible would do almost as much to cut hourly cost, without any of the technical challenges of all electric. Many existing planes can fly for $25/hr in mogas if you can find it.

Just joined beech talk! Lots of great info on there Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm aware of those drawbacks but for the price, I'm happy to look past them. The panel layout sucks but I would completely redo that. What price would I expect to pay for a corotion free airframe and mid time engine with no other bells and whistles? $40k? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That is part of the reason I'm drawn to this plane as a "keeper". It's fast as is but can be made even faster and better high altitude come overhaul time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I know an always hangared plane will look better but how much will it effect the mechanical soundness of the airframe. I would probably modernize the panel with a 6pack and state of the art garmin stack and electric standby gyros. I would also modernize the interior and repaint eventually so I...

I've had my eyes on M20Cs, 201s, and if I could find a good partner, an older Cirrus or diamond. Never paid much attention the the beech stuff. The other day I decided to browse through debonair son TaP and was surprised to find many early models listed in the 30k-40k range. That seems like a...

He might have an easier time if he gave up on trying to develop yet another Diesel engine and instead focused on the airframe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Question about your bidding system. Is there a minimum number of flights you have to bid on, or do you basically set your own schedule? Let's day you had a "real job" Thursday-Saturday, could you only mid for flights on Monday-Wednesday and essentially make it a part time gig? Sent from my...

I am visiting family in Chicago in a couple weeks. I am looking for somewhere I can rent a 172 to fly around Lake Michigan while I am there. Anyone know of any good FBOs/Flight schools that you would recommend. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk