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Looking for a job just to keep busy, get some gas money, or looking for a full time "this can pay the mortgage" job? You're not going to fly for Delta without an ATP and of course a lot more than 1000 hours. If you get a lot more turbine and twin time, maybe for something like Wheels Up (if...

Believe it or not, there are people who would see those pictures and still do what they want.

Sometimes the simple explanation is what happened. The guy knew enough to pass the oral and check ride. But he was just “that guy” who does what he wants to do because of arrogance and / or laziness.

1 - Get rid of any rust you have on basic flying by working with a CFI. 2- Instrument rating is as hard as getting the PPL. Don’t skimp on your training and try to save money. 3 - Start working on the IFR written now. It will take a bit of time and work.

I would go with any solid recommendations you get here. If those don’t pan out, Savvy Aviation is a national service that will find a prebuy person for you and interpret the results. They of course charge for this on top of what the A&P charges.

Crest and other toothpaste are somewhat abrasive. I’d think when you were pointed into the sun your windshield would be an opaque haze of scratches. Search and you’ll find a lot of posts on how to clean windshields. Lots of different ideas, but in general use cotton cloths, dawn and water...

I ask partly because I just bought a cylinder / piston / ring set from them; just delivered yesterday. They had this part when others were back ordered. I’ll have the mechanic double check things.

Dang. Is Air Power your standard “go to” supplier?

Ah, I see your point. The GNS 430W will of course still get you an LPV approach just like the GTN. For me however, “capabilities” also include being able to control inputs via a touch screen, brighter and clearer screen/images, faster inputs, etc. These lead to less time and bandwidth on...

Very cool. 1.6 hours of flying, and 6 hours of ground. Was always curious about the amount for each. I assume he was in the left seat, and you were flying from your CFI right hand seat position. When flying, did the DPE role play as a student, or was it more of him just observing you?

Some would also say the GNS430 is no better and capable than ADF and Loran LOL.

Eh. Having used both a GNS 430W and GTN 650xi, it’s significantly more than “a nicer experience” IMHO. But YMMV

I hear you. But if you’re keeping the plane for a while you might as well get it now and enjoy it, as well as become proficient using it. Heck - you probably have a wait time for it anyway - get in line now. I would reach out to several avionics shops and get quotes. Where are you...

Nice looking plane! I read more of that tread. Agree - skip the repaint, just spend $2000 or so to have someone clean, polish, and ceramic coat it and you’ll be good for several years. I’d have my mechanic not only work on all - if any - items from the pre buy as well as give it a deep...

Learning so much from just this one post. Question about the torque plates. Since they aren’t used in this case for cylinder honing, as the cylinder would be off engine block for that, how exactly are you using them?

Congratulations! What did you buy? And pictures of course are needed to show it off.

That was quick. Paulding is sold out; all the proposed hangars have leases and deposits already.

I think it was suggested to take the wheel/tire to a motorcycle shop. Most do tire balancing.

Find and reach out to flying clubs in surrounding airports. I would also reach out the FBO's at these airports and ask them if you could post on their bulletin board, have them give your name out if anyone asks, etc.