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I should be in St Pete / Tampa two or three times in the next month. I usually fly into KPIE / Sheltair. Abram Finkelstein, N48KY

A couple of days of flying. Waiting to depart. About 150 miles of the coast of Georgia. Somewhere off the coast of Florida. Build up near CLT. Abram Finkelstein N48KY

I had a Meridian for about seven years and it was an outstanding airplane in most respects. There is nothing out there that will move you around as quickly or efficiently. When I was looking into the airplane, I also considered a Mirage. I settled on a Meridian because I wanted the...

Getting ready for the day. Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico Remnants of a weeks worth of bad weather

As others have mentioned, it is very unique for you to have the opportunity that you have. I didn't get the opportunity to do any professional flying until I had my ATP, my first Type Rating and about 900 hours of Turbine PIC, so you are in a good position. I would be less concerned about the...

Some of the names that have been mentioned are excellent for maintenance, pre-buys, etc. They all know the airplane backwards and forwards. On the acquisition side, I worked with Premiere Aircraft Sales for both the acquisition and sale of my Meridian. Both were excellent experiences for me...

These are some of my favorites from this month. The storm looks great from here! Picking up a little ice on a quick hop from KISM to KBCT. There's the ground. A beautiful day up here. Abram Finkelstein N48KY

Every time that I am scheduled to go somewhere, I figure out which airport and FBO that I am going to use, typically based upon which Contract Fuel Program they accept. I almost always shoot for a CAA airport and FBO. Then, I get on the phone and ask the person at the desk of the FBO that I am...

At KFXE the hangars are very expensive and very hard to get. However, I believe the hangar rates do change depending upon the size and type of the aircraft. Abram Finkelstein N48KY

That is what I keep telling her! I travel quite a bit for work now, so I am taking the position that it really won't be that different.... Of course, the reality is that it isn't about them missing me; it's about the need for me to help to get the kids to all of their activities! Abram...

For what it's worth, I thought that "When Dreams Come True" was the best and most inspirational thread on this forum. As someone who has a stable business and a lifelong passion for aviation, I am currently dealing with the tension between my desire to fly for a 121 operation and the fear...

A beautiful night to fly in South Florida. The completion of a fantastic Veteran Airlift Mission. Abram Finkelstein N48KY

I have owned several headsets and switched to the Clarity Aloft with the BluLink about three years ago. I wasn't a fan of the in-ear headsets, so I wasn't sure how I would like them. I can't say enough good stuff about them. The sound is excellent and I think it does a great job keeping...

Congrats on the acquisition. That is a beautiful airplane and I hope that you have tons of fun going to really cool places! Abram Finkelstein N48KY

I don't want to sidetrack the thread too much, but that is a huge issue for me, as well. I am getting to the point that I really am concerned about doing the charitable flying that I do, regardless of how much I love doing it and how much it helps people. No matter how much insurance you...

I have been flying the Challenge Air event at Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport for about 9 years. It is one of the most impactful things I can do with my airplane! Although each of the kids reacts to the flight in different ways, most of them really seem to enjoy it. In addition, the parents...

The JetProp is a modified Malibu or Mirage, so they take out the piston engine and replace it with a PT-6. The Meridian is a modified version of the Mirage airframe that comes from the factory with a slightly larger PT-6. You can tell the difference between a JetProp and Meridian by looking...

This is very similar to my experience. When I owned piston twins, I was constantly dealing with maintenance issues. It was just a fact of life. Since switching to turbine equipment, I have far fewer unscheduled maintenance issues and I have never had to cancel a trip because of maintenance...

I took this somewhere between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Hickory, NC. Abram Finkelstein N48KY

Great write up on a beautiful plane! I have always really loved the turbine Commanders. Abram Finkelstein N48KY