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I agree with the others, the B-25 especially with the short exhaust stacks is incredibly loud. Even with good headsets a couple of hours will make you deaf. A P-51 at take off power is right up there also. Don

I wonder how many of the instructors giving an endorsement in 5 hours or less are willing to rent their airplane solo right after they sign them off. Don

I had a SNJ for 8 years and really enjoyed the airplane. I wish I could afford another one but prices and gas has gone up so much I can't swing it right now. If you're consistent in the T-6 the fighters are easy to fly. But beware it is always waiting for you to relax and it will bite hard as...

It's no how many hours to get the endorsement but how many for you to be able to solo. There are lots of places that you can get an endorsement in 4 or 5 hours but there is no way they will cut you loose solo in the airplane. 10 hours is probably an average for places that let you rent the...

I agree and always offer to pay for fuel. But you might end up on a tall ladder wiping bugs off the top wing. Don

Start hanging out at the airport and talk to guys that have airplanes you would like to fly. Be polite and not pushy. Also go check out some of the outlying uncontrolled fields in your area. There is usually some unusual types around. Find someone like me that likes to promote aviation to young...

Another tip is to back rivet anything you can. Really sets the flush rivets nice. Don

I love my tungsten bars. Looks like you are set up well. The best advice I can give you is do something on the project every day. I don't care if its only a half hour work on it every day to keep up the momentum. I have built a RV-7 and done major portions on a couple of others and I'm finishing...

Go get a DRDT-2 rivet dimpler and squeezer ASAP. Worth every penny! Don http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/drdt-2.php

T-6 hands down. I had a SNJ for 8 years and wish I could afford another one. I've flown a Beaver a time or two and it's a cool airplane but not that exiting to fly. Don

They do really nice 4 point rolls and Cuban 8s.

That's the biggest thing the Feds look for is how much you know about the airplane. On both of my airplanes the inspectors where very thorough in the questions they asked. They will also want to see lots of pictures and a builder's log. I know of one instance that it was obvious that he did not...

How soon do you want it. I'm in the middle of two Supercubs right now but will have a slot open in June. Don

A Luscombe Sedan maybe. Don

I fly a 140 a lot and fly a friend's 8E on occasion. The Luscombe flies a lot nicer but the 140 has a ton more room. I put a C-85 with the O-200 crank conversion and flow ported cylinders in the 140 and that makes it a real performer. Don

There are ways to have your airplane built. The biggest thing the FAA cracks down on is the guys that pay to have them built and then apply for the repairman certificate. So if you go that route don't try to get a repairman certificate and you won't have any problems. Don

That's why there are PMA and STC'd parts and also what field approvals are for. Piper hasn't built any Cub parts for years. Don