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Hello, Does anyone have any idea what the insurance overlords are charging for insurance on things like Super Petrel, Seamax, SeaRey ? Thanks!

Does anyone know a database or something online where you can see how many planes have been built of each type?

Hello, My flying cub has a DA-42 and the engines needed to be overhauled. They pulled them out and shipped them to Austria (or maybe Germany I can't remember). Is that normal? Are all the Austro engine's in North America/the world shipped to the mothership for overhauls? The plane was down...

Any Meridian owners here? I'm wondering what you pay in maintenance? For Annual and unexpected in an average year? I'm finding it very hard to find data on this surprisingly. Too much Malibu info out there to pick out Meridian info it seems. Thanks

Hi Everyone, I'm wondering if anyone would like to share any or all of the details listed below related to their airplane ownership experience. I'm working on a new YouTube channel that focuses on the cost of owning specific aircraft. Something I found sadly lacking online while doing my own...

Hi All, I'm working on a YouTube video about the history of Cessna 172 and I'm looking for some photos of specific models. I know there are lots out there on the interwebs but I need permission from the photo owner in order to use them in the videos. If anyone is interested in seeing their...

Any Van's builders on here? I'm just finishing my RV-14A tail kit. Wings should be here in July.

Does anyone have experience operating/managing a Chieftain? A friend of mine is involved in a freight company and they're exploring expanding into regional air freight. It sounds like they get a lot of requests for extremely time sensitive cargo these days. None of them are into aviation and...

In one of his books he says the cost to operate/maintain a piston airplane is about 3x the cost of the fuel per hour. So if you're burning 10 gal/hour, at $5 gallons, it would cost about $150/hour to fly and maintain the aircraft over time. 100 hours in a year would cost $15,000 in fuel an...

Hi All, I fly in the east coast of Canada and you can count on the forecast containing icing 7 months a year. I'm wondering how 'good' the various de-ice equipment actually is in practice on the various types of aircraft. For those of you who actually have de-ice equipment on your planes...

Prices seem very high right now for many popular vintage airplanes. When was the last time prices soared like this and how long did it last?

Well I think it's a tough mission anyway. For the sake of conversation, imagine this mission. Flying all over Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland) all year long. With the occasional trip down south to Florida/Caribbean. 2 - 4 occupants. There's a fair bit of crummy...

Am I being crazy? Im in the market for my first airplane. I want something that can put along at at least 140 knots. My usual trip is 650 miles. I don’t mind multi legs but I don’t want a head wind to double the trip time. I would like the versatility of a C177 or 182 (tall pilot, likely...

Hi Gang, I'm looking for stories of people who took big steps in their step-up planes. How many steps did it take to get from your 172ish plane into whatever tank you're flying now? Cheers!

I know there are a million of these threads but they're fun so here's one more. o_O:D Pilot: First time owner. 300 hours (C172/C150) - PPL - IFR - CPL in progress. Mission: -Eastern Canada- can be cold and wet at times but no mountains -650 nm east/west trip from Ontario to Nova Scotia and...

Hi All, I'm wondering about loading passengers in an extra and doing aerobatics. The following are weights for an Extra 330 LT. A full acro tank weighs about 100 lbs. typ. equipped empty weight 1.493 lbs / 677 kg MTOW normal category (+6/-3g) 2.095 lbs / 950 kg MTOW two-pilot...

I really like the idea of having a big ole twin to carry around my clan (3-6 adults) around Canada and the USA and Caribbean (400 - 1000 nm) - I don't mind breaking into 2 legs, but probably not 3. I'm not Daddy Warbucks and so a nice new King Air 350 isn't an option. I see lots of great...

Hi, Has anyone ever heard of someone transforming their airplane into a flying Camper (aka RV, aka Recreational Vehicle) or other sort of live-in transportation ? I imagine a King Air or something of the sort would make a pretty great flying apartment! Cheers