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I'm glad that helped. One of the deciding factors for me was when I took the family on a trip from FL to NC in the Saratoga. It became a long trip with a fuel stop and, as cool as it was, I knew that the wife and kids would not do that on a regular basis. In the Meridian, it was a really easy...

I owned a Saratoga II TC for a few years and transitioned to a Meridian in 2007 or so. At the time I purchased the Meridian, my mission was primarily flights between 150 and 300 miles, although I did longer flights occasionally. What I discovered is that with the increased capability in my...

I have really enjoyed reading this thread and congratulate you for making the dream come true! I am in a very similar situation as you and have been seriously considering applying to either some regionals or perhaps a couple of the larger players. It is extremely tempting and reading about...

That is awesome stuff. I can't get my wife the least bit interested in flying. It is just a way to get from Point A to Point B for her. She wouldn't even do a Pinch-Hitter course, but my oldest son is turning 15 soon and and he is ready to take the Pinch-Hitter. Who knows where it will go...

I owned two Aztecs. The 1968 D Model did about 160 kts on 16 to 18 gallons per hour and the 1971 ish Turbo F Model did 175 on 22 to 24 gallons per hour. They were both outstanding airplanes and could haul a fair amount of people and bags for a reasonable amount of time. The only problem...

I fly into KISM whenever I have business near the parks and into KORL when I need to be in downtown Orlando. ISM is much closer to the parks. I use Showalter every time I fly into KORL and I have used all of the FBOs at KISM. I had a bad experience at Ranger, so I won't go there anymore...

You have a good eye, Kevin. I gave up my Meridian and Ky gave up his Eclipse! Abram Finkelstein N48KY

My experience has been different. You can operate a nice turboprop aircraft for about $10k-$15k per month. The jet is about 30% more than the turboprop. Abram Finkelstein N48KY

Cool cloud formation somewhere over the Gulf of Mexico. Downtown Tampa on approach Short Final to Tampa International Airport Friday was a good day! Abram Finkelstein N48KY

Heading west from Florida to Texas last winter I had a headwind of 104 kts at FL380. Of course, I had a GREAT tailwind on the way home the next day. I made it from KSAT to KFXE in about 2:40. Abram Finkelstein N48KY

You have great taste! :) Abram Finkelstein N48KY

The service centers are pretty good but the parts are definitely a weak spot for Eclipse. Eclipse claims that the parts costs are comparable to those of other light jet manufacturers, but it is a source of aggravation for the current owners. Abram Finkelstein N48KY

I dont want to split hairs, but I cannot find any verification of that. The Honda Jet website and news reports are that the first production aircraft flew for the first time in late June and was brought to AirVenture. However, it was not delivered yet. Indeed, they were looking for delivery...

I love the Honda Jet and think it will be an incredible airplane when it is actually released to the public. I also think the Cirrus Jet is a really cool airplane with some great features and will definitely attract a segment of the marketplace when and if it is certified. However, the...

Don't misunderstand me; this is definitely not good news, but it is also not a catastrophic event. The messaging to owners and the press has been very consistent with this clip from an article published on the KRQE website: Albuquerque’s Eclipse Aerospace confirms it has laid off a...

The rumor of Eclipse's demise is greatly exaggerated! Abram Finkelstein N48KY