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What is your mission? Me personally is salmon fishing, economical flying, site seeing, having fun, getting in/out of tight spots. You have to think cost per hour and what you can live with and afford. 8 years ago I bought my 172M on floats and fly it 100+ hours per season and it has been the...

There will come a time, with practice, when you will know and be able to visualize in the moment where the gear is and the ground is. It will be instinctive like driving a car and knowing you are correctly in your lane without looking at the yellow line. The biggest factor for landing is speed...

ATC for 30 years. My advice is don't be scared to request whatever may help. 95% of the time requests can easily be approved. And always be friendly! ATC hates smart asses.

I have a JPI 830 Engine Monitor in a Cessna 172 Float Plane. 1.Usage starts at pre-flight checking fuel remaining and then dipping the tanks to confirm. After 2 years the fuel is so accurate to within a shot glass. Great peace of mind when getting low. 2. After Engine start I verify Oil...

One of my favorites. Taken 6am with a cell phone.

East coast Canadian controller in my 25th year.