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I took this recommendation previously, she was the only one able to give me a quote on the DA-2.

200 hours.

The agents I have worked with have been able to give me prices as I find planes, but less guidance on what to look for. For example, one of the reasons I liked the Davis DA-2 is that I thought it would be easier to insure than the taildraggers I had been pursuing. Obviously, I was wrong, but I...

This is a bit of an odd question, but I am a low time pilot (with not claims) that has been shopping for an experimental for a while, and recently I thought I found one that would be great: a Davis DA-2. Everything I read suggested it flys like a PA-28, the price was good, the metal airframe...

I have see the Hamp Starter and its likely the route I will go if I cannot fashion a McDowell starter. But I would prefer to not have any electrics on the plane.

Is there anywhere to look for information if I want to build my own for an EAB application?

What is your timeframe on building hours? When I purchased my plane, I underestimated the impact of maintenance on time-frames. At one point my plane was parked for 6 months waiting for parts (this was a COVID thing). You probably won't see that, but a month here and a month there adds up...

Verizon offers a home internet product for $50/month. It may be worth adding that as a backup connection. I don't know if they are offering a business line on that type of plan, but if they are, it may be worthwhile to get the upgrade. Starlink is worth considering if nothing else is...

Just curious, where do you find these advertised for sale?

The stated purpose of the LSA regs was to get new pilots into flying and revitalize the new small plane market (and lower the cost of new small planes) It did a lot for the small plane markets (though less than expected), but it didn't do a great job bringing in new pilots (which is why the...

Is Wheels Up a union shop or are the pilots just along for the ride?

Many of the STCs out there that reduce stall speed are documented as a "no change in performance" STC because it made the certification easier at the time and there was no real gain from the additional investment at the time. In the case of the MicroAero VGs for the Mooney M20C, they are STCed...

Take the interview, but keep looking for jobs. This is a chance to gain experience interviewing in a no risk environment. Depending on what they have you sign, consider taking the job. But if they pay you a bonus, keep it in the bank and if they have a training contract be careful. Don't...

The Cherokee 140 Clean Stall Speed (Vs1) is 64mph, which converts to 55.6 knots.

I hope they up the stall and allow STCs, even a small bump to 56kts + STCs opens a lot of doors. I know they make reference to 4 seat aircraft, but is four seats a limit? If I recall correctly, the V tails are TC with 5 seats, so without an STC provision I don't think most Bonanzas could...

It was, you worded my primary concern so well, I decided to take the "repetition= important" approach.

I just commented on MOSAIC, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/24/2023-14425/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification In my opinion, the NPRM has many positives, but this is a chance to address the issues before they become rules. Please take some time to comment...

Thanks @wanttaja, the plane fits my goals, and it give me everything I want other than the engine. I am encouraged by the low fuel burn, but I have some hesitation about parts availability. I have requested a quote from EAA/Falcon previously and the quote was a bit high ($2000 for liability...

I'm eyeing it because it burns 2.4 gallons per hour in cruise.

Chelan, WA