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I don't really think the written should be a pre-req for instruction. Not to minimize the FAA written exam, but I learned to fly at 17 in a Citabria I co-owned with my brother. I did all of the flight prep(had about 70 total hours) and was ready for the PPL checkride before taking a King...

Thanks for the pics. I remember that place. I went to Northern Arizona Univ. for my undergrad studies. Went up to Lowell several times.

I like the suggestion by @midlifeflyer to get checked out in some other types which you can rent in your area. Fairly simple and quick, improves your skills, and comes in handy if you need an airplane with different capabilities than the one you normally fly. Instrument ratings are (IMO)...

Aren't RV-9's in the same price range as a lot of Bo's? I own/fly a 9A, but did not build it. Definitely, an RV-9 is an fairly economical way to go fast. But a buddy of mine has a Bo ('62 model, I think) and I do love that airplane; it just feels solid. I would love to have a slightly later...

I did this for many years also. The gyros were pretty noisy when cold and I suppose their lives were shortened some, but they seemed to last pretty much as expected, 5-10 years between failures.

Cessna probably thinks that it has the 185 niche 90% covered with the 206 and it probably does. The 206 has a larger, more useful cabin and is just as capable as the 185 on floats and most wheel-based ops. In my opinion, the only place where the 206 falls short of the 185 is on skis and ops...

No, I didn't factor in C185 market changes in the past 6 months; I haven't been watching it closely. But I did recommend vref as one source of objective pricing info. I sold my 185 two years ago and offered the transaction info as a related data point for the OP. I have never owned a 182, but...

In my opinion, 185 and 182 prices generally correlate, with 185s of similar year and condition being more valuable(say, 30%). Which is why I offered my transaction data point for the OP's consideration. Haven't purchased or sold any 182s recently.

Tough question. I'm sure many will disagree but I have found vref to be a useful source of pricing info for a fairly reasonable price. The linked airplane looks nice but seems a bit high to me. I sold a 74 C185 with similar engine times (conti reman 700hrs, no prop strike) for 127k, two years...

I worked for an FBO in Alaska that operated two 336's and several 206's. They used the 336's for overwater operations, night IFR, etc. Two engines, easy to fly and good for gravel airstrips, except the rear prop took some extra abuse - protocol on unpaved runways was to always go to max power...

Definitely true. On the other hand, glass upgrades do have some big advantages. You get to do away with vacuum pumps and gyro instruments which fail often and are not cheap. You also get a way cleaner, simpler and more capable panel. And from watching Barnstormers and TAP, the glass-equipped...

It definitely seems this way sometimes and tax professionals certainly benefit. But I think the main reason for the complexity is just that it is just much easier to add rules, regulations and taxes than it is to remove or simplify them. Various interest groups and their lobbyists will always...

That saying is less accurate when you're talking about desirable work aircraft like the C206 and C185, especially if they were built in the 80's or later. Those airframes, especially the restart series, are in demand in many areas. The C206 dominates the air taxi market in Alaska and that is a...

That's exciting. I own an RV9A, purchased, not built. I have friends who have built and they all say it is one of the most rewarding and most frustrating things they have ever done. I got the 9A because the wife preferred the side by side seating and a good deal on a very nice airplane popped...

Yep. In Soldotna, you can buy it at the fuel oil distributors or at the auto parts stores. When I moved to New Mexico, it took some detective work to find aviation oil for sale. Finally found a nearby fuel oil distributor who stocked small quantities of Phillips 20w50. Pretty good price...

On the other hand, you are unlikely to be maimed while propping in the normal direction as long as you treat the engine as if it will start on every pull. Many of us have started aircraft routinely that way, and for many years. The advantage is the oil pump and everything else is moving the...