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Interestingly, N179RV was originally a tailwheel before the Rotax engine was installed. I’ve read some articles and watched the video, but Lockwood makes no mention whether or not the kit could be done on a tailwheel. Would the CG be different? Would the long nose make taxiing more difficult? If...

I’ve read about STC’s for this in the past, and True Flight Aerospace is offering an STC as well as fuel injection conversion, though so far only their prototype is the only aircraft currently flying. https://trueflightaerospace.com/latest-news/ For Grummans that have had this conversion, how...

It seems that every time you turn around there’s a new kit aircraft manufacturer on the market. Just came across this on Dan Johnso’s website. Another competitor to the RV. Does anyone know anything about this aircraft? Here’s the artical on Dan’s website...

I know that some people at airports that don’t serve fuel have their own fuel tanks (Nashville GA is one of them and there’s actually a private jet based there), but I’m sure that they’re plenty of owners who simply fly to other airports to fuel. My concern is if I accidentally let the tanks...

While a modified Cherokee 140 with 180 hp won’t have the payload of a stock Cherokee 180, performance is supposed to be neck & neck in terms of cruise and climb. But I’m curious about the service ceiling. Assuming that you’re flying light and wanted to cruise at 11k or even above to maybe...

As a 6’3” pilot who has logged around 50 hours in Cessna 150, and I’ve come to the conclusion that I don’t want to own one as the cockpit is just too small and uncomfortable, even when flying solo. Of course there are aircraft with even small cockpits. My dad co-owned a Luscombe 8E that I...

For those who currently own their own plane, or have past experience in ownership, what would you consider the required annual income to be able to afford ownership for something like a Skyhawk, Cherokee, Grumman, or 2-seater RV for around $100k? This would include purchasing and then...

It’s my understanding that if planning to purchase a Grumman aircraft (in my case it would be a Cheetah or Tiger), you’ll want someone with experience with Grumman experience to do the pre-buy inspection and the maintenance (affectionately referred to as “Grumman Gurus”), and not just any A&P...

https://www.barnstormers.com/listing_images.php?id=1852044 If I wanted a red-colored panel like the aircraft in this listing, how expensive would it be to have a shop to remove and replace it? If it were a blue aircraft, I might have a blue panel installed, or a green panel in a green...

This was posted on YT 3 hours prior to me posting it here.

As with certified, exp. and LSA aircraft, there are a variety of different brands with different models, ranging from $10k to over $100k (the Excalibur & some Challenger models with 912 engines come to mind). But for the most part, is ownership of an ultralight more affordable than registered...

Here is a certified, 2-seat aircraft I didn’t realize existed until recently. Does anyone have any experience in owning or flying this aircraft? Could this be an affordable aircraft for someone on a budget? It looks like the cockpit is quite roomy for a 2-seater. According to Wikipedia...

I was listening to a Mike Busch with Savvy Aviation on YT, and in one of his videos he mentions that starting the engine and running it up for a few minutes to prevent underuse is actually bad for the engine, even worse than not having started it at all. He even further states that actually...

When it comes to the Grumman Traveler/Cheetah/Tiger line, much has been discussed about performance in regards to takeoff and climb rates. But I’m curious, how do these aircraft do in cruise at high altitudes, perhaps 10,500 to 11,500? What are the true airspeed like? I’m sure it can largely...

https://www.barnstormers.com/listing_images.php?id=1820962 This is an aircraft that could use a paint job. However, would it be a bad idea to not bother spending money on paint (at least for several years)? Could the deplorable exterior lead to problems that may render the aircraft...

A few months back, someone posted that they had moved from Indiana to Florida, and that their hangar rent was around $200 in IN, but would be over $700 in Florida (I don’t remember which airports, or the exact number for hangar price), so as with anything else, the cost can largely depend on...

If you’re based at an airport that is self-serve only, is there any rule or mandate against just towing the airplane to the pump before beginning the flight, or towing the aircraft from the pump to the hangar or ramp? The idea is to avoid having to startup, and then shutdown 2 minutes later. I...

I’ve ridden through several metro areas such as Atlanta, Jacksonville Fl, Orlando, and Cincinnati, and I have to say that between midnight and 5 A.M., the traffic actually isn’t bad at all. I was basically able to shoot right through with no congestion. This was passing through on the...

From what I understand, pretty much the only reason for the Piper Seminole’s existence is for multi-engine training and perhaps time-building. What are some other aircraft that may qualify as multi complex time-builders...

https://www.sonexaircraft.com/highwing-update-020823/#production Makes you wonder if they’re trying to copy Vans. Of course, unlike Vans, they’ve released more info on it. It’ll also apparently be available as an already-built LSA version in addition to a kit (wonder what the price will look...