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You are going through what every single one of us has gone through when we have an airplane we love. It is really fantastic, but if it was only a little bigger, faster and had longer legs, it would be perfect! You are correct that your mission will change as the aircraft capabilities change...

I think that it depends what you mean by a cheap jet. If you are just looking at acquisition cost, there are lots of options with older airplanes. However, the cost of operating those older airframes more than makes up for any of those savings! The Eclipse is still probably the least...

They are great planes, but I love the Cessnas too! Abram Finkelstein N685AS

I love the Phenom 100! It is a great airplane for most of my flying. The panel, systems and cockpit are almost identical to the 300 and the handling is very similar. The big difference is when you push the throttles forward. The 100 is a bit sluggish compared to the 300 and the 300 climbs...

A week’s worth of flying: The first part for my business in the Phenom 100 and the second part as a charter pilot in the Phenom 300. Exhausting days, but really fun and some amazing sights. Flying over the Rockies en route to Salt Lake City. Arrival into Salt Lake City. Early morning...

It has been a while since I have had anything worth posting, but these were taken last week on a couple of trips in the Phenom 100. On the ground in Hickory, NC prior to departure. Getting passed by someone a bit faster than me! Start of sunset over North Florida. Abram...

That looks a LOT like the Hickory Airport. That little museum is one of the best kept secrets in Aviation! Abram Finkelstein N685AS

Why, thank you, sir! Most of the time was in my Phenom 100 and was a mix of business and personal flying. However, I am also a contract pilot and fly the Phenom 300 for a 135 Operation and the Legacy for a Part 91 corporate owner. I try to do about 3 or 4 professional trips per month. Abram...

It was a pretty good year. I did 350.4 hours: 16 in an Eclipse; 236.9 in a Phenom 100; 72.7 in a Phenom 300; and 24.8 in a Legacy 500. I can’t wait to see what 2022 brings! Abram Finkelstein N685AS

A couple of Sunday trips worth sharing! A friend happened to be on the tarmac at FLL as I was landing my Phenom 100 and then I did Phenom 300 turn to Orlando. There was a great video of the landing but I can’t figure out how to attach it! Abram Finkelstein N685AS

Some fun flying this week in a couple of different airplanes. Prepping for an early departure to the Caribbean. Sunrise during the climb out. Different plane, different trip, same day. Very hairy co-pilot! Abram Finkelstein N685AS

Some highlights from this week’s flying! Somewhere in North Florida winging my way South. Sunset on the West Coast of Florida. Sunrise over the Carribbean. The east coast of Cuba on my wingtip. Abram Finkelstein N685AS

Flying someone else’s plane today. Early departure, weather all over the southeast and an approach to minimus, but beautiful views all along the way Airport before dawn. Sunrise on the climb. Low clouds and mist on the West Virginia mountains. Heading home in the afternoon...

Some shots from my flights last week from Florida to Las Vegas and then from Vegas to Wisconsin. Two long days of flying! Dodging the weather on the arrival into Vegas. Lake Meade just outside of Vegas. Sunrise on the strip. The strip from Taxiway H. The GIDGT1 Departure...

Congrats! That is truly an awesome accomplishment!!!! Keep up the great work. Abram Finkelstein N685AS

I have had a Clarity Aloft for several years and use it extensively, including moving it from airplane to airplane. I love the comfort of it and, once you figure out how to use the earpiece and how often to change them, it is a great headset for me. However, like others on here, I have had...

My night arrival into South Florida last week. The really lousy weather was behind me when these were taken.

As several people have noted, if you aren’t willing to fly when there are thunderstorms in the area, you won’t fly in the Southeast USA / Florida during the summer. I try to schedule flights in the morning when I can, but sometimes that isn’t possible. In those instances, I try to get high...

Some highlights from this week’s flying. Preparing for an early morning departure. Descent at dusk. Arrival into Ft. Lauderdale. Landing over the famous St. Maarten Runway Beach. Departure from St. Maarten with a hard right turn.

I suspect my oldest may have regrets at some point, but he is focused on finishing school. Even when he sits up front with me, he typically falls asleep! I guess there is always time later. I have no idea if the other two will regret not learning to fly early. The middle child has shown no...