Recent content by TRC1969

The lights ehhhh.. I can live without those during the day. The seat. In no way would I fly in a plane where the seat may slide back. That just asking for trouble. It’s a simple fix. And the heading indicator, seems like that would be a must. How would you do a checkride without a...

Price is important as we all know but that’s too many items that have been not overlooked but simply ignored. Like someone stated earlier”what can’t you see”. Pretty bold of the owner. I mean if there were an incident there would be some serious explaining to do!

Thanks for the response from all of you. It’s not an issue I’ll pass regardless of those particular questions. I will contact King on Monday and let them know. It may save someone else Some grief in the future.

About to take my written test. I have used the King program. All is well I’m scoring high 80’s low 90’s on all practice tests. However I have a question. Has anyone experienced incorrect answers on the actual test or ground school software? I have found two instances with VOR questions...

My training starts tomorrow. After a year long medical let the games begin. I’m excited and I have to say just a little nervous.

Just wondering, and I don’t want to know, but unfortunate alcohol events are overcome quite frequently. I would think unless the event involved aircraft you should be able to work through whatever the issue may be. Reading here it appears to not be an easy road but moving to Australia...

Let’s just say I bet I’m not the only one who is glad you’re not king. As for me I don’t get the whole glider thing, that just scares the crap out of me. I mean you have to glide in a Cessna when the engine quits, why glide on purpose? I have little to no experience but I will be perfectly...

Well I looked at a lot of different planes. It has the range I’m looking for, it’s speedy enough to get me there quickly enough, and quite frankly I couldn’t see paying 6 figures for a plane that was built in the 80’s or 90’s. The cirrus will ultimately cost more money than let’s say a 95 172...

I guess I called the Cirrus school just to see the cost difference and after about 30 minutes into the phone I was thinking maybe it’s the best route to start in the SR20. My thinking was when I’m done I should have a pretty good handle on the avionics and wouldn’t need the transition training...

I have a Phillips Dream station and use the Dream mapper app on my phone/iPad. It shows the 4 hour compliance report but also has the 6 hour report.

Not the first time I have heard that advice. So many people seem to say start in the 172. I guess that’s what I will do. I’m already set up and have the plane reserved for the week anyway.

I do understand being puzzled when someone says I want a certain plane even before they have their PPL. In my case it fits the mission. Two homes exactly 461NM apart. I’m a little larger of a fellow so the extra room is nice, and until last year it was an affordable used aircraft to buy. And...

Thanks for the info. I know this subject has been beaten to death. Usually on the mishaps board.

I am starting training Feb 6th. My school has me set up to train in a G1000 172. My plan has always been to purchase a Cirrus SR20 after PPL is finished and start my IFR training. When my skills are ready move to the 22. I spoke with an another school today that focuses on Cirrus...

Like I said earlier apparently it works quite well. I guess they know if they take out the pilot they are going to die in a fiery crash. Unless they are able to fly the thing themselves. That’s a pretty good incentive to not try anything.