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Looking at a C150 with a KX-125 nav/com and would like to add a GS indicator to give it ILS capability. The KI-214 has an internal GS receiver and is supposed to be compatible with the KX-125. Any guesses as to install costs to just add the indicator and wiring? Does it need an additional...

I haven't done it, but I have every intention of flying to work once I finish my Pietenpol build. Work is .9 nm from my backyard strip, so wheels up to wheels down should be about 75 seconds even in a very slow plane. Absolutely no logical reason to do so, but no logical reason to own a 60 mph...

Shameless plug for the family business, but we run the biggest winery and one of the best restaurants in the state at Four Daughters. My profile pic is my grass strip, 7MN3, which is less than a mile from the winery. We have loaned pilots our vehicle or given rides to and from the winery as...

This sure won't be my last or only airplane, so I have no problem with the limited utility outside of training. My hangar has room for at least two more, so a 150 plus the Pietenpol I'm building would fit fine. If I end up with more need for space I can kick out one of my renters, but one of...

I don't have a lot of time in one, but the one I did fly was ok with me and the instructor I'd likely be hiring for the instrument stuff. I'm about 190, he's about 170, so with full fuel we are only about 20 lbs. under gross. I wouldn't say it was sprightly, but I remember climb of around...

I posted a few months ago about looking for a low cost 4 seater in the Cherokee/172/Cheetah range, and while I still think that would be a good fit for most of my needs (wants), it looks like I'd have to save up for at least another year to afford one. My airplane fund and cash flow right now...

A local aerial applicator (he doesn't like the name crop duster since there's very little actual dust used anymore) sometimes parks his fuel and chemical truck on my backyard strip and uses it as a forward base when he's spraying in the area. He uses a pair of Dromeder m18 planes, which are...

I did it through my PPL, at a local FBO. I'm an A&P though, so had something specific to offer. As I recall it was about 8 hours of work for each hour of flight time, so a pretty good deal. Probably the best benefit was being at the airport all the time, so scheduling was easy, and I could fly...

Old thread, but thought I'd chime in. We bought 7MN3 about 4 years ago and it's been great so far. I still don't have an airplane but should in the next year (the opportunity to buy this place couldn't be passed up, a mile from my job and 5 miles to my hometown, I've wanted to live here since I...

One thing to consider if you decide to go the Part 147 route and pursue the certificate ( which I personally recommend), your bachelor's may allow you to shorten your time. I did mine after already having a B.S and was able to cut 3 months off of a 15 month full time program. I don't work as a...

I did all my primary training in a couple of months and as a result never really had a chance to work on crosswinds, the weather just never cooperated. As a result, my first real attempt at a real crosswind was on my checkride. Things didn't feel good all the way down final, and I ended up going...

I learned at a non-towered field and was taught the recommended patterns. As I progressed, I unconsciously flew larger and larger patterns, probably because they gave me more time to get things sorted out at each stage. I didn't even realize I was doing it, and my primary instructor didn't...

Having mowed with a bigger tractor, I'd definitely lean toward trading the Snapper for something with a 72" deck, but still a dedicated mower. Without a lot of trees though you have more options. The 6 acres of runway takes me about 2 hours with the 935, so you'd likely do your 8 acres in...

I realize this thread is a bit old and a tractor has been purchased, but here's my two cents. I use a New Holland 1630 for work in our vineyard and it's a great small tractor. We have a loader on it and it does well with landscaping type jobs etc. We also had a center mount mower deck for it...

We have 2700' of runway, flat around with few obstructions, so most GA planes should be comfortable here. Higher HP and lower stall is always nice, but any of my contenders should feel at home. Here's a pic, stop in any time you find yourself in SE Minnesota.

Not currently tailwheel endorsed, but it's on my list. I don't have anything against tailwheels, I'm building a Pietenpol for good weather fun flying. My only issue with the 170 and similar is that clean ones with IFR capability are relatively scarce and seem to command a premium, and I worry...

Thanks for the thoughts so far. I've been up in a Warrior once or twice, and have one landing from the right seat, but not a lot of experience there. Specs look like the AA-5A in every way except the Grumman is faster. Control feel was definitely heavier in the Warrior than I was used to...

Apologies to those who may have seen this post on the red board, but I want as much feedback as I can find. I've been lurking and reading extensively on here and other boards, trying to wrap my head around ownership. I am not at the point where I'll be buying now, but I expect in the next year...

This has been a great thread! All I have to say is, my family eats 15-18 eggs a day and our little flock of personal free range birds isn't big enough! Adding 6-8 more layers this spring to see if we can keep up with the hungry kids. I can definitely tell the difference between our eggs and...

As for getting low on engine out drills, here in the flat Midwest my instructor let me get so low on a simulated landing into a corn field that I was surprised we didn't have tassles in our wheel pants. As a new student I didn't realize how bad that could have been if the engine stumbled even a...