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If you work at an airport or close to it, it may be worth it. Otherwise you need a car/motorcycle on the other end to commute from there. I know Silicon Valley guys commuting from Socal in Jets, one guy flies his own Jet Ranger to his job.

I think each one is a different type of engineer- electrical, mechanical, at possibly aerospace. I think one had prior aviation experience. I remember an old video describing their start.

As an adjuster I found it interesting how the engine rep shows up at accident sites before we or the NTSB gets there. But engine failure inspection is not cast in stone. I've had independent inspections done to get another opinion. And some NTSB IICs do hire outside engine shops to inspect...

The remarks section explains it. Lots of cash pumped into the panel, paint and interior. Looks nice but at that price a T206H can be had with the lycoming and g1000. I guess it may be worth it for some of us but I'll get out of the way and let the experts sound off.

It’s tough with kids. If I didn’t fly for work I probably would have just stopped for a while, and I even slowed down at work. My wife is in medicine and works cray hours so I’ve done the bulk of the raising of our son to this point(4 years), as in I’ve changed 97% of the diapers that have...

From a claims adjuster perspective, your own insurance is never a bad thing. The potential losses are much larger than common insurance like auto or homeowners. But aviation insurance is also much broader, and there is no mandate, in my experience, to deny claims which is contrary to the wider...

A 206 is a truck, good aircraft for hauling crap. Turbo adds a few knots but it's no speed demon. KAP140 is fine, there will always be something newer and fancier. Turbo is great but it does stress the engine more. Just factor in a top overhaul halfway between TBO. In fact unless you need...

Go big with something like FL340 Academy or Stratosphere Aviation, or simple like Mike's Aero or Bob's Aviation. Unforgettable and timeless names. Owner need not be Mike or Bob.

It wouldn't. If I'm a gazillionaire I have homes in Spain, France and a private island. What could get me there? A G650, Global Express, BBJ. So, good chance I'd buy American. But that wouldn't be the deciding factor. Textron has a solid line of small to medium jets and with the New SE...

Unforgiving yes. Basically every airport in the LA area.

Cherokee 180.

As mentioned your broker is your friend. Not all underwriters are good, but most are. Most are pilots, some are mechanics. The bad ones(usually at bad companies) are getting crushed with claims due to poor underwriting(aka not underwriting, just undercutting premium to get accounts on the...

Well, if it fails you just order a new one, and engine. No more difficult to service than any other engine component. You can go with a Pre-2005 T182T and get the 6 pack. That’s what we have(2004). I upgraded it to G5s, GTN 750, original KAP 140 auto pilot. Very good setup. Yes it burns...

Money no object? 2020 T182T(or any T182T year). Forget the mods on the old ones. Nice, yes, but a stock T182T is everything you need. You said nothing short or rough so don’t need the STOL mods. The restart 182 with the turbo lycoming is superior than the old Connie. New ones have the...

Yes. In the old flight school days it was all air. If a small jet or prop headed our way we’d run out for nitrogen. KISS, in this case. I do however see the difference between a beater trainer plane vs. your glorious baby who deserves nothing but the best.

Try an independent aviation insurance broker who can shop it around to all the insurance companies for the best policy.

Try engine shops like Lycon and Tim’s Aircraft Engines in CA. They’ll give you a bid for sure.

I fly a 2004 steam gauge T182T for work. That year had the option for G1000. I would go NA 182S/T 6 pack and just upgrade to GTN750/G5s. We still have the KAP140 and it more than enough for occasional IFR. It's a great airplane, but no need for the turbo unless you're in the Rockies, ours...

Because it’s the government and the defense industrial complex.

It varies. I know some mechanics with chips on their shoulders, but usually this is not the case. I’m an A&P/comm pilot and worked with pilot/A&Ps in my time. In fact in my shop all A&Ps flew as well. Some shops get that ingrained culture of us vs them” and thats not healthy for anybody. But...