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I don't know if I would agree with that assessment about the dream airplane. My dream plane is closer to the Cessna 150 or 152 than it is to a Cirrus. A plane that is fun, easy to fly and easy to maintain is a wonderful experience. Having said that, if I were shopping for a Cessna 150/152 I...

I don't know if it applies to you, but if its been a few years since crossing the border I will mention it just in case. If you are flying anything with a Special Airworthiness Cert (EAB/ELSA/SLSA), you should join Baja Bush Pilots. Technically, you have always needed approval to fly a special...

All else equal, I would prefer the 152 for the extra power (and benefits from it), in addition to a preference for the Lycoming engine (I don't have data, but the O-235 seems to make TBO with less issues as long as the cam does not rust. Having said that, I would choose a 150 with $20K in the...

Long term, I don't think the prices will prove unreasonable for the industry, but for those who have already planned and committed the funds, it will be difficult. $39K is a lot of money for many people to spend on a hobby. $39K unplanned expense on top of the cost already spent/budgeted may...

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/289633/ It looks as of they are committed to continuing to shop kit's and parts long term.

That proves my point - it's 50k+. My first house was 27k and I bought it in 2015.

In my specific case, I was looking for a 250/350 and I had 4 dealers refuse to order a basic single cab. I could spec it online, but dealers would not call me back. I specifically was looking for a Ford or GM, Ram dealers were more willing to work with, but I wanted a gas engine and I am not...

I am not disagreeing that people should live within their means, I am pointing out that for many that is not an option. $2 in May 1974 is equal to $12.66 today when adjusted for inflation (citation: https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm)

Citation for wage stagnantation: https://www.epi.org/publication/charting-wage-stagnation/

I realize food prices are localized, but I haven't seen a frozen pizza (other than single serve) for less than $2 in years. Around here, the single serve square pizza costs $2.25 unless you buy them in bulk.

This is exactly the challenge millennials face that older generations don't seem to understand. In the 70s/80s/90s, my dad could buy a basic truck. Now, a basic work truck is built to compete with a Cadillac. A single cab full size truck will often sell for $60k, if you can find a dealership...

I know many millennials who would be happy with that life, but it's not an option in most of the country. Many of the 3 bed 1 bath homes have been renovated into 4/3s or demolished and replaced with McMansions. The ones that haven't arrived in places where you can't get a job that pays...

https://www.npr.org/2023/12/03/1216870386/alaska-airlines-to-buy-hawaiian-airlines

Indian Head is 2W5

No, but DCA is an approximation of where the office is. Though I would love to be able to fly into DCA instead of driving, that would open up some options for places to live farther out (I don't think that is realistic).

I would like the option to fly after I get off work (5pm).

I'm still working out details, but I am basing my planning on distance from DCA. Edit: Commuting distance, not direct distance.

I have a job offer that (if accepted) will move me toward DC. I hate commuting, so I would likely find myself living under the SFRA. How often I fly is directly tied to how long it takes to get to the plane. Does anyone have experience owning and flying a plane in the DC SFRA? Can you give...

What's your budget? What's your in plan? Do you want something you can teach in once you are insurable? Do you want something you can still in 12 months? Do you want something you can keep and play around with?

You are right on that one, the Baron was the single Bo fuse.