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Yeah.... that's what uh said. I'm just glad I didn't need more trim

The crank says clearly which way to turn it if you want to go down or up....there's also a trim guide with a needle to show you where the trim is currently set. I found that the trim was responsive enough in the '68 Cherokee that I didn't have to use much compared to the Arrow. I had to trim...

The one I'm flying for the first time this weekend has the crank too. I don't really see the problem....if you don't want it on the ceiling...make it the floor. Do the Tom Cruise thing and fly inverted.

I'm a tall guy and thought I had plenty of legroom in the Arrow. I'm going to probably consider the Arrow, the Lance, and a 182P if I ever come up with the money to make a purchase. I have this dream of owning a plane for 5-15 years....then hanging it up and cashing out the asset. (even if...

Flew in a 70s-era Arrow instead. It was my first time in a retract/complex. I struggled with a few things...I wasn't able to see the tach and wasn't used to the speed being in mph. The landing itself felt really fast to me as he was shooting for 90mph on the approach at a steeper angle than I...

Thanks for mentioning the gear and bump. I'm going to take it one landing at a time until I get a feel for it. I don't know what year/model Cherokee this is, but will be reading the POH and copying all the numbers to my notepad until I can memorize them. My earlier flight experience was...

I nailed crosswind landings in the 152s I flew. That's interesting to hear they're easier, but perhaps that's the same ground effect float. I'm definitely going to pay closer attention to speed/control. I always liked the Cessnas because I was taught to sight the runway on my entry/downwind...

I've got some hours in 152/172s...maybe 35 landings, but starting over since I can't find my logbook from 12 years back. My new flight school only has Pipers for training. Any advice for someone going from a Cessna mindset to a Cherokee? I'm nervous about ground visibility for some reason...

I went with the modest Logitech yoke, pedals, and throttle. I was able to get that for around $300, but it's leaps and bounds above flying with a joystick. I need to mount the pedals on a piece of plywood and keep it from scooting on my hardwood floors as easily. Other than that, I really...

Delta....like the image in this brochure? http://www.deltamuseum.org/docs/site/aircraft-pages/convair_880_brochure_1960.pdf?sfvrsn=2

I flew on a Dreamliner for the first time last month. It was a 7.5 hour flight and was enjoyable. The original flight was supposed to be on a 777 and they moved to the lower-capacity 787. There were still a few empty rows, so with some smooth-talking to the flight attendants, I was able to...

I'm in a similar boat. I'm about to start flying again (been putting it off to get finances straight after a last minute trip to Maui that broke the bank). I recommend starting a fund to use for your first airplane purchase. Consider financing plane rates are 6-8%. I can get unsecured loans...

I once scheduled a flight for 5:30pm in July and didn't have time to eat a good lunch. On the way to the airfield I stopped at Taco Bell.....umm.... don't do that.

Thanks. That's exactly the kind of info I was looking for.

Yeah...that was a bit of a joke. I suppose I'm really looking for a poll type response to see what most people go for or maybe what most student pilots pay. I assume most policies will be priced similarly...within a few hundred $$. Yeah...I'll avoid jets and things that look shiny and...

I'm going to start training before too long. I'm trying to get my finances in order so I can afford the costs more readily and get things moving along...thus I'm also trying to decide what my expenses are going to be. I've got under 20 hours from 13 or so years ago, but always had a CFI with...

Honestly, I'm looking 5+ years out. Maybe a Cirrus will drop in price some time before now and then. I don't have the kind of income to afford a plane outright (I should have picked a more lucrative career or larger city that at least has rentals or more shares available), so I'm starting a...

I want a jet, but I'm poor. I looked at Piper Dakota's and basically figure I need a minimum of 230/235hp would cover the weight. I was trying to avoid a 6 seater based on increased costs. bt Btw....this is all goals for financial planning. So it's bang for my buck and that...

Yes. I can do a backpack most of the time for 4 day trips, but am thinking about camping gear...ie. max needs.

I'm 6'4, 235lbs. I'm thinking 4 passengers will be 380lbs front seat and a maximum of 300lbs in the back. Add 160-200lbs of luggage + fuel...what should I be looking for? I've only flown C152/C172s, so I don't have any low-wing experience...(I'm not opposed). I'm looking to buy maybe in 3-5...