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The OP has several issues that need to be resolved. Solving one puzzle piece will help the OP focus on the other issues.

Flaring at the wrong height over the runway can be quickly overcome using a technique called the Jacobson flare. You can check the archives here or just google it. This can help you imprint the correct sight picture. Also, make sure you are nailing your approach speeds on final. As others have...

Congrats!

I flew without a flight plan or flight following. Didn’t crash.

Wow! I think that is some of your best work yet!

I dunno. If this was a topic of discussion on the board, then I just missed it. Didn’t pay much attention until I got hit with the increase. :dunno:

Hey now! It was hot, and I didn’t think anyone would see me! :D

Well, this was timely. I just saw this on YouTube. Very interesting.

Try some soylent green

OUCH! That's crazy! So what's going on with insurance rates?

My insurance for the past few years had been running about $1,200 per year. Last year it went up to $1,286 - not a big jump. I just renewed my coverage and it went up to $1,655 for the same plane and same coverage. That's a 29% increase! I use AOPA, so they are supposed to shop around for the...

If someone has multiple personality disorder, how many souls should be reported? Asking for a friend(s).

Here is the link to the NTSB report. Looks like the full report is no longer available. Basically, the cowl plugs were found at the crash site and the NTSB concluded that they had not been removed during preflight. The engine died shortly after takeoff. Pilot attempted the impossible turn and...

I'm having serious panel envy

Expensive

Don’t remind me

Now, that right there is funny; I don’t care who you are!

Speaking for only myself, flying is just a hobby. I would not borrow money to pay for a hobby. Also, I only use discretionary income that is remaining after all bills are paid, all debts are paid, retirement savings invested, and robust emergency fund in place.

A coworker of mine lost her life in a plane crash because the cowl plugs were forgotten. The engine died shortly after takeoff and crashed trying to return to the airport. Four lives were lost for such a simple oversight.

Welcome to our dysfunctional family! Here are the answers to all aviation related questions: Read the POH Bonanza High wings are best Round dials - because glass is for beverages It’s not a “fish finder” unless you are in a boat