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I am amazed at how many people who posted they are already happy. No amount of money could improve that. To the point I find it unbelievable. Or it reinforces only wealthy people fly.

@2-Bit Speed this. Those that said "I can retire earlier/much earlier" and "I could be more generous to those that need it" - that is life changing. Not having to work. Being able to financially or physically help others. That's life changing. Sometimes changing more than one life. For me...

Time & health for sure coupled with wealth. I live in constant fear of losing my job. A $5mm chunk would eliminate that fear and I could get a job with benefits doings. . . Whatever. FU money reduces stress. No health - $5mm is meaningless. No $5mm - a lot of stress worrying about sucking...

I've never owned but recently joined a club with 20 guys owning 2-planes. I think the original owner, who flies way more than anyone else, has a bit of that czar mentality but it works out for me. We have voting, by-laws, online scheduling and communicate via slack, email and some text. I'm...

What was the outcome here? @hindsight2020 how was spring break? @Dave Theisen did you make the trip? @JOhnH did you make the trip?

@Pinecone i went up with my son on Sunday! We didn't go anywhere but I loved it.

@Gilbert Buettner its been on the checklist going back to my primary training in '93, but always a visual check. I've never used a tire gauge, which is the procedure with my new club. With the wheel pants on it is a bit of a workout!

@Daleandee did you do steep turns, stalls, turns on a point etc.? Was that your plan ahead of time? I think planing for me is big. If I had put more effort into planning the flight I would have been a bit more confident.

Thought of your post today. Had some time I was stealing from work to go up in the Chicago area. Had perfect wx earlier this week but had to work. Today I was going to go up, anyway, even if for an hour to get it in the books. Well - we have a winter storm watch. So last night I figured it...

You need to see a reply from one of the senior AMEs here. One was involved with the FAA in developing the procedures for such an issuance. You can search the forum here for anxiety or that med and see some of their historical posts.

I am similar to @Lndwarrior in that I've had these anxious thoughts before flying since starting lessons in 1992. Unlike Lndwarrior in that I did have a 11-12 year layoff recently. I also agree with @dbahn and would guess you are anxious about other things, not just flying. When considering the...

@Matthew how do you know the brand of lenses? How do you know which are better? Folks mentioned Nikon and Kodak up thread. I've worn glasses for 40 years (since 2nd grade) and wasn't aware of any of this. @Llewtrah381 you fly an open cockpit trike? So this is eye protection as well as...

Thanks for sharing real experience.

@FastEddieB were they $899? I could swap out my functional Zulus for $599. Hmmm.

@pmanton ever considered adopting a senior dog? Let them enjoy their final years in a warm loving home? Fewer people want them . . . I love animals but didn't want another one after our first marital dog passed. Too much hassle. But . . . We've had COVID Bubbles almost 3 years now. I'm a...

Do it you lucky bastard!

3CK - Lake in the Hills (NW of PWK maybe straight W of UGN?) https://www.mypilotprogress.com/ 2 CFII 2 plane School. Reasonable prices and great instructors. Quality of instruction might not be that important with your experience but I've heard almost all good feedback and no waiting on taxi...

@Sundancer how does a civilian know which shops know what they're doing?

CrashNBurn I'm so very sorry to read this. You supported her and helped her fight an amazing fight. Her struggle has ended but her memory and love continue to support you. God speed Tammy.

@WDD can you explain hi def lenses? Im trying to understand where to spend the cash. I'm blind as a bat, so I usually go polycarbonate or something so I don't have 5lb coke bottles on my nose. I work on computers all day and read legal docs. Nighttime glare is an issue too. Analysis by...