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I'm taking my private, non instrument AMEL checkride on the 27th in a Travelair. I'm a 180 hour private pilot (all my time is 172s and 182s). I have no twin or retract time. I have done the King School's "ready for multi engines" videos and quizzes. I have read David Robson's excellent book...

So, I'm at a crossroads for deciding to buy or not... lots of context below and I welcome perspectives from those who've made some of these decisions ahead of me. I know these come up a lot and I've read a lot of old threads. Me: 49, married with kids, two good incomes, but we live in a very...

I've searched through old threads but can't find anything. Has anyone found a cheap, basic kneeboard that fits the latest IPAD mini? H 7.69" W 5.3" I see several listed for earlier versions, but nothing for the mini 6. I'm trying to be a cheap pilot on this and just find something for $20...

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/03/us/hot-air-balloons-crash-wyoming/index.html Apparently some weird downdrafts hit the balloons and forced them into the ground?

So, our current stable includes a BMW i3 and a 2010 Ford F350 Powerstroke diesel. I like the constant worry about engine issues that I get with the international motor, but am disappointed in the overall chassis being quiet, roomy, comfortable and safe. I feel like the smart decision would be...

So, why not a T-bone? There's an active group on Beechtalk, but i wanted to get some broader perspectives. I'm torn between an Aztec and a T-Bone, and it seems like for a little less money, I can get a big, easy to fly plane that would be super comfortable for family trips. thoughts? I know...

So, we're building a house and I've learned that because we're going with exposed cardecking under the eaves, i'm going to have to get up there not only during construction, but every few years to touch up the stain. these roofs will be say 30' off the ground at the highest point. it'll look...

Hi, As part of my retirement strategy, i'm considering buying a private dirt strip close to where I want to live. How do you insure it? what, if anything do you need to do if you buy an existing airport? Should it be held by a corporation in case someone lands there without permission and...

Background: ASEL Private (a bit over a year ago). work full time plus family. Goal, get good instrument training, quickly. I'm working with one of our club instructors to map out a plan, but thought I'd get some other perspectives as well. I have zero instrument time, will be training...

Looks like these are planned to be out by 2022 and they plan to use our "underused" airports. I think it's a healthy thing to bring a ton of value to all of our primarily GA airports by making quick 12 passenger flights directly and avoiding the big TSA drama and the major airport hubs...

I'm thinking of trying a new, highly addictive flavor of this drug we call flying. I'm considering purchase of an Aztec in 2 years and thought it might be really smart to get an hour of dual from the local flight school as a birthday gift to myself to see if it's as much fun flying behind two...

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/small-plane-crash-reported-off-shore-near-west-seattle/ plane down in the water in Seattle. Pilot and passenger got out safely.

When I started flying, my goal was to always be learning and to be able to fly just about anything out there someday. I do not plan to fly for a living, and don't really want to CFI, but I'm thinking about what order to pursue things. About me: 40 ish years old ASEL - Private with 110 hours...

Hi, I'm building a detached shop at my house and want to have a 32'w by 14' high bifold door. I don't want normal garage doors because I don't like the looks, but it looks like hangar doors could be sided/etc to look nice and could be a single door across that span vs a bunch of...

Hi, I'm a pre-solo (about there) student with a professional job and family commitments. My school uses the Jeppesen ground school, which i'm 50% through. I have about two weeks before my next lesson due to CFI/Plane/Me scheduling. Also, i'm planning to switch from a flight...

So, I've done a lot of reading and have done limited trials of both. I'm mostly interested in feedback from someone who has tried both, on an IPAD. Ideally somewhat recently, as I think the newest version of GP added a lot. Me: 13 hour student Plane I'll be flying for the foreseeable...

So, as i'm a student pilot and deciding on rent vs buy for the long haul, i'm trying to determine what it would take to run my "typical" mission 6x per year. Depart KRNT (Pilot 230 lbs) Arrive 7W1 (add two passengers at 200 and 170 lbs) Arrive KKLs (add fourth passenger at 150 lbs) Arrive...

So, after I get my PPL, if I decide to buy an Aztec on the other side of the country (2,300 NM from my home base). If I fly my CFII out to fly back with me, can that 11-12 hours of flight time get me my AMEL endorsement? (I'd assume yes if I could get all the maneuvers in while doing lots...

So, convinced my wife that I should do this, and I'll do my first meeting/flight with my instructor next week. I'm focusing on getting to solo while the weather is still good, and trying to fly 2-3x/week until PPL if possible. I'm reading stick and rudder, PoA, and the Rob Machado PPL...

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