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Hi All, Curious to see how much upgrades add to the value of an airplane. If you were a prospective aircraft buyer, how much higher would you appraise a small single installed with new dual G5s with GAD 13 and GFC 500 2-axis autopilot? Got 2 shop quotes, one for $27K and one for $30K. In...

Hi All, I have a KX 155A for COM 2 that receives fine for ATIS, but transmit is weak. Really only good for contacting ground. Do I need to placard it somehow like "receive only?" I feel like flagging it "INOP" wouldn't be right as it does have use for receiving weather. I have a GNS 430 on COM...

I noticed this. A rental/instruction policy for a retract vs fixed is almost the same in cost for a given hull value.Why is that? A 172 doesn’t have the risk of a gear up landing, but is it maybe just as risky in insurance’s eyes as it’s used for primary training where as a retract typically...

Could it be because there are TAAs on the field? Perhaps cheaper? If a commercial student had a choice between a TAA or a non-TAA complex aircraft, what would he/she most likely choose if price was not a factor? Is there a thing such as a "TAA time" as there is "retract time?" I'm wondering if...

Hi all. I'm hoping to get some insight. I recently purchased a 2000 Piper Arrow. My intention was to use it at both as a personal aircraft and as a rental. I'm finishing up my private and plan to go for my instrument, and I figured if I'm going to put many more hours in my logbook, I want it to...

About to do my solo cross countries. It got me thinking. Why are student pilots allowed to and even required to solo for the private pilot certificate? I'm sure a lot has to do with tradition. But, just wondering why student drivers can't drive solo prior to licensure? Is flying less risky than...

Hi All, High airframe and engine times are known to reduce an airplane's resale value, but does it affect its rental value? Is airframe and engine time something a renter looks at, or are they more concerned about if its airworthy, is maintained, and has passed annual/100 hour/50 hour...