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Taking into consideration the ridiculous cost of purchasing, equipping, maintaining and modifying "Certificated" aircraft, I have determined that any future chance of my owning and flying an airplane or gyroplane will mandate an E-AB aircraft. If I want an airplane that can carry more than me...

After chatting with a few local professional pilot types recently, I learned how much DPEs are charging for flight tests. I also learned that if a person can give Airplane and Helicopter evals, they will go right to the top of the waiting list for DPE applicants... I am now seriously...