JustinWalton
Pre-Flight
Hello All,
I have been following the forum for several years. Lot's of great advice, and good night time reading on the trusty iPhone.
I obtained my sport pilot certificate in June of last year. I did my flight training in Denton in a Remos with US Aviation. Problem is, they no longer rent their aircraft out. Students only. Seems kind of crazy since they have 3 or 4 LSA's in the hanger that just sit there...
Anyways, I have been renting from US Sport Planes in Addison since August, and have probably rented one of several Piper Sports for around 25 hours or so. Addison is a little bit of a drive, they are down to one rental plane, and it stays very full, and I really just want something different to fly. They also recently increased the rate for block time to $115/hour wet. I think it's a great company, and they have been really easy to work with. My buddy is doing his Sport training there, so he will be able to rent one from there if we want.
I am a flight or two away from my Tailwheel endorsement. I'm getting that in Gainesville in a 1940 J-3. It's not for rent, just instruction. I know there is a Legend cub in McKinney, I flew it once, but it was hard to get time scheduled with them. I also recently emailed and called. It's been two weeks, no response. Plus, they want $130/ hour wet. Hoping I can get checked out in it once I finish my tailwheel endorsement in the J-3.
I know about the Tecnam P92 Eaglet in Grand Prairie, and am considering going that route next, but that's still well over an hour from my house. Web site says $95/hour wet, and it has great Avionics. One small issue here is they want a 4 hour per day minimum to take the plane, verses Addison being ok with 3.
So...here are the questions:
Am I missing any of the planes that are available? Would love to find something closer to Denton.
Anyone have an LSA in the Denton area that is looking for partners?
I am looking to build enough time to test for the CFI-SP. Not to earn money, just something to do. I have considered getting a float plane for Lake Ray Roberts in a year or two to teach water operations, and do BFR's. I'm thinking a Highlander, on floats.
I have been following the forum for several years. Lot's of great advice, and good night time reading on the trusty iPhone.
I obtained my sport pilot certificate in June of last year. I did my flight training in Denton in a Remos with US Aviation. Problem is, they no longer rent their aircraft out. Students only. Seems kind of crazy since they have 3 or 4 LSA's in the hanger that just sit there...
Anyways, I have been renting from US Sport Planes in Addison since August, and have probably rented one of several Piper Sports for around 25 hours or so. Addison is a little bit of a drive, they are down to one rental plane, and it stays very full, and I really just want something different to fly. They also recently increased the rate for block time to $115/hour wet. I think it's a great company, and they have been really easy to work with. My buddy is doing his Sport training there, so he will be able to rent one from there if we want.
I am a flight or two away from my Tailwheel endorsement. I'm getting that in Gainesville in a 1940 J-3. It's not for rent, just instruction. I know there is a Legend cub in McKinney, I flew it once, but it was hard to get time scheduled with them. I also recently emailed and called. It's been two weeks, no response. Plus, they want $130/ hour wet. Hoping I can get checked out in it once I finish my tailwheel endorsement in the J-3.
I know about the Tecnam P92 Eaglet in Grand Prairie, and am considering going that route next, but that's still well over an hour from my house. Web site says $95/hour wet, and it has great Avionics. One small issue here is they want a 4 hour per day minimum to take the plane, verses Addison being ok with 3.
So...here are the questions:
Am I missing any of the planes that are available? Would love to find something closer to Denton.
Anyone have an LSA in the Denton area that is looking for partners?
I am looking to build enough time to test for the CFI-SP. Not to earn money, just something to do. I have considered getting a float plane for Lake Ray Roberts in a year or two to teach water operations, and do BFR's. I'm thinking a Highlander, on floats.