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I am currently shopping for a plane and I have found one that (I think) checks most of my boxes. The problem is, it is currently in Phase 1 flight testing (about 10 hours on the airframe). If this plane had 100 or more hours on it, I would be rushing to buy it. My concerns come down to, I am a...

This was the most annoying thing about owning a plane (not annoying enough to stop me from searching for my next plane). I had a coworker who used to comment on this, implying that I make too much money. He did this while he drove a "Practical" Chevy Trailboss that cost more than my plane...

OSCAR is a computer app for Windows/Mac/Linux. The Resmed web portal will allow you to download 30, 90 or 365 day reports (I presume the app will too, but I have never used the app).

The second comm is planned regardless of the IFR upgrades. My Yankee had a single comm and I wished for a second comm every time I requested flight following. Edit: Its also part of the reason I am asking this question, the WAAS GPS is out of budget, but if avionics work is being done, the...

I don't know about CPAPs, but back in my embedded computing days, we had devices with 512MB-2GB SDcards that could not log more than 8MBs of data (generally 6-8 months in the CSV format we used) because of limitations on the hardware's ability to address the card. We would buy the cheapest...

Its closer to MB per year. On some of the more basic SD Card devices, an SDcard that is too big is more likely an issue than one too small. Many devices are still limited to the SDHC standard, and cannot read anything over 32GB. If I recall correctly, Resmed used to send a 1GB card when the...

The built in one is going to easily cover 90 days, but if you want to read it and print the reports yourself, check out Oscar. If you are OK with sending your data to Resmed, they have an online app that allows you to view and print the reports.

What OS are you running the on the Hypervisor (Host)? Virtualbox on Windows does not have the best performance, and has some limits on its hardware acceleration functions (I think it works slightly better with Macs, but it works a lot better on Linux). Have you tried running your Windows 7...

Personally, I am considering a lifetime oil filter after I buy my next plane. Mostly because of the shortages (it takes about 12 Tempests to break even on the initial purchase), but also because they appear easier to disassemble and inspect...

I'm thinking of a cheap upgrade to do to give me a little more usability immediately after buying the plane. But the more I read the more I see that holding out for a WAAS GPS is the way to go.

Also the CH250 is 1450lb gross, not Sport Pilot eligible.

I always ask to see pictures of the log entries for the overhaul before taking the time to go out and see the plane. I also ask for pictures of the last 2 annuals (if I can't get full digital logs).

Starting from the presumption of a single nav/com with a portable GPS. Would it be more worthwhile to install a second Nav or a Legacy GPS? Even a Garmin 175 is $5K + installation. If one is looking to expand an airplane's IFR capability but spend closer to $3K (including installation), what...

Best is very dependent on your circumstances. But, if I were 17, knowing what I know now, I would focus on getting a pilot certificate (Ideally PPL, but Sport pilot could work) before starting college. After that, focus on aeronautical experience, in other words, you need to fly. Find a way...

I would not buy if I were in your position. My logic comes down to 2 factors: 1) You don't want to do anything that a club will not let you do. 2) Buying a plane will give you a sunk cost limitation to what that plane can do. Take advantage of the flexibility and comfort to try flying that...

Thats concerning, especially considering the weight given to military vs civilian pilot training.

I am under the impression that current AF pilots have 150-200 hours before they transition out of piston trainers. How incorrect is that impression?

I am not a CFI, not an expert in human factors, nor am I particularly familiar with what it takes to fly jets (having 0 hours of turbine time myself). But, isn't this basically what happens with commercial pilots in every country that is not the US? A few hundred hours in a piston single, 2...

I would suggest going for the Glider rating. The skills will improve your every day flying, and (if you have a place to store it) buying a glider is cheap (by airplane standards) if you fall in love with soaring. Last, even without friends, some of the experimental motorgliders out there are...

Shopping for older planes I see that quite often. Explaining to someone that something needs an STC or Field Approval that is not on a plane’s records after the owner has been flying this plane for years is tough. And I am hesitant to point it out because I am not an expert. For example...