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The 915is "engine" is around $40-43k, depending on how its configured!

I was thinking the same thing ... $10K annual. Brand new its $40K.

As I mentioned, I have no particular desire to attain PPL. I'm basing a lot on what shakes out in MOSAIC. Having said that, I can't imagine FAA will renege on what it put out there. In fact, I expect the proposed VS1 to increase a bit, maybe 56-58 knots to include several Vans aircraft, he's...

Yes, it's one of a few options I'm interested in, the Sparker is another, as it has similar capabilities. It's another 200 MPH, modern glass instrument panel, parachute, 7.5 GAL, 1,000 range airplane. Have a look, its a TL Sport Aircraft.

My intention is to do everything a SP Repairman can legally do when MOSAIC becomes law. I've turned a lot of wrenches in my life.

I appreciate you comments, very interesting story. No doubt you've been around the block a few times. As I mentioned however, I have no desire to fly at night, in inclement weather or haul 4 passengers ...

Maybe you missed the part where I've flown 150 hrs in 2 different planes, "illegally of course but thats between me and you", nonetheless, landings and takeoffs, ILS ... albeit 40 years ago.

Hmm, quite the contrary here, I plan to live. To be honest, I used to get that a lot in my 20's and 30's... since I retired, not so much anymore. Oh sure there's a few people still in the salt mines that disagree, but they always did, and always will! Let's just say my expectations can be met...

I appreciate your concern. It'll "likely" be a $300,000 plane that I will maintain myself to the full extent as I legally can. Im well aware of the annual inspection.

Actually I've had a 26' Mariah some years ago, cost $200 just to hook it to ball hitch on my truck! I'm planning on approx $60-$80 an hour to actually fly. I'll build my own hanger and get the Rotax mechanics training certification. I'm acutely aware of insurance, annual maintenance and other...

That's true, I've never owned a plane. But I've gone thru and owned 23 motorcycles, 3 homes and 2 small business's. I sold my old muscle cars and I'm out of the motorcycle and "small" business as of last fall. Only thing(s) left is my house, a '17 Accord Coupe, a 2018 911 Carrera S, a '95...

I could never understand a car lease or renting when those same dollars could go to ownership! The only advantage to do that in a plane for me would "maybe" a couple of hard landings. As I mentioned, although it's been nearly 40 years, I have around 150 hrs in 2 different planes, and I'm a...

Thats a valid question... actually there's "a lot" more time, and "a lot" more money between the two licenses. But neither is the reason. Simply no desire to fly at night, inclement weather or carry 4 people. Nor do I want to invest $1,000's in plane rentals. My mission is sort of like 600-800...

Well, I've got approx 150 hrs "experience" in a 172RG and a Cherokee 6, just never got the PPL, family and bills came first. I worked with a couple of guys in the oil fields in the late 70's, early 80's, I was barely 18 yrs old ... , one guy also traded the 6 for a Mooney before I left but I...

Here's what I'd like to do, hopefully someone tell me if it's possible. I've yet to run this by a Sport CFI, as I can't find one in my area, yet. My question(s) are regarding "what's already been proposed" in MOSAIC, so pretend it passes as is for my situation. I want to buy a experimental JMB...

Hmm .... Not saying a word in advance, I would back hand him, and not a gentle one the way he kicked his dog, then ask him of he wanted another one!

Well Jack ... as I said, if you can comphrend what I actually said, "if the Fusion had the 915is in it, I'd buy it tomorrow". The 915is is a 142HP, near 200 kt configuration. A similar plane, the Viper SD4 will fly 200 kts using the same powerplant, and so will the JMB VL3 and the Risen. The...

I'm looking at a Fusion 212, a Sparker and Peligrin Tarragon... if the Fusion had a 915is in it, I'd buy it tomorrow. All of these will do near 200 kts, with acceptable stall speeds as defined. Personally, I think Rotax has an advantage over others. Most all Cessna's except for the 182's will...

Agreed, "for a while now" and "mass production"....

The Jabiru for sure, and a few others are just an LSA on paper. Regarding the CFI bias, I completely agree as many seem to think a Sport Pilot is "beneath them"! I know of 3 personally who just blew me off. Very strange indeed, as I just wanted the extra experience and training!