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Thanks... And the ruling makes perfect sense in all honesty. Other than a few meds (thyroid, cholesterol, and blood pressure medicine) I am healthy as a horse and everything is in "check" with the medicine. BUT... I do NOT have a very good blood line from my parents! My father is a walking...

I've got 20 hours of PPL hours but took a year off for multiple reasons.. its amazing how the year can give you clarity about why you want to fly. I'm tired of visiting the airport every saturday morning to watch THEM fly. George

Thanks.... I figured "dad was right". GEorge

Question..... IF I was to fail the PPL medical (I have not yet nor have I tried) - could I still pursue the sport pilot license?? My dad said that once you fail the PPL medical - you can not become a sport pilot license. I have taken a year off training and considering going back and...

I trying to figure out how you guys/when you guys progress through the ratings... PP ASEL first.... Get instrument Build 250+ hours (a couple years perhaps??) Then Commercial ASEL Then CFI?? (although CFI liability seems to be a HUGE topic of discussion) Ultimate goal = fly safely with my...

2009 - start training 2010 - complete PP license & build hours. Hopefully a couple trips to see my folks in the plane. :) George

His hearing is amazing in all honesty. Its not been an issue hearing each other. I was just kinda looking forward to using a headset (might seem dumb but its kinda like the throttle handle, I love pushing it forward). I certainly want to buy the best headset when its time. There are something...

Getting at 800 feet to do manuevers though it kinda scary.... the margin is error is less... a little nerve racking but felt good too!

Well, I've been up for times now... LOVE IT! Truly... Its amazing how stable the airplane really is.... Stalls are fun. I did some rectangular manuevers today practicing crabbing.... its amazing how much better it is to do than read about it. I intellectually understood but feeling it made...

Now, that makes sense! 12 years.... So, if you are looking at a place with 1000 hrs SMOH... its coming due soon. Better have $30K ready to do the work? G

Gulp.. are you saying an overhaul is due nearly every year???

are you saying, most PPL pilots overhaul every 1200 - 1800 hours on the engine?? AND, the more you fly it, the longer you can go before needing an overhaul? George

Thanks.. overhaul is what I meant by "thingy". Learning as I go. Makes sense. I agree about the paying cash! Truly. $30-$50 an hour is about what I thought. Thanks. George

Thanks guys. You rock. Loads of information here. Like I said, I'm not breaking out my check book yet except for training. But, having a vision is the fuel. Living the Dream is the goal. Hell, a nice Cherokee Six is $100Kish. People blow that one TWO cars every three years. I DO have a...

Thanks.. A Cherokee Six is my ultimate goal with five in my family. I will certainly be around. I made myself lose 30 pounds before starting my training. :) George

If you do a search, you will see a number of months ago I asked about going to the flashy flight school at the airport with the new planes but young CFI's building time OR do to an old timer with 45 years experience, lives in a airpark and flies a 1975 piper cherokee 28-140. I went with the...

Let me throw in my two bits here. I am a full time professional photographer (http://www.GeorgeDean.com). A few things... 1. It IS VERY more important to understand photography literally means to "record light". Lighting is EVERYTHING. 2. With a proper exposure & proper lighting, nearly ANY...

I would think weekdays would be easier. George

I am investigating a couple flying clubs here in the Dallas tx area. What advice do you have regarding clubs?? Why join a club over purely renting?? George

Thank you for your indepth insightful answers! George