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Beech Bonanza F33C. I doubt many come up for sale often, but check this out! - https://www.barnstormers.com/category-16769-Beechcraft--Bonanza-Model-33.html Other than that, maybe a T6 Texan. those things are beasts. Yak 52? Seems like that may work but I've never been in one.

I like the o-320 Citabria idea. Metal spar ones can be had for under 100k. Good cheap fun.

Mine is a she, always will be.

When I was in A&P school there were 2 mid career engineers a machinist, and a freshly retired auto mechanic. The youngest had to be mid 40s. All but one actually wanted a career as an A&P. Not sure what happened to them, but sure it's doable. Just don't expect to get rich. I got out of...

It’s a game. A good game, even a VR world. But don’t expect to get a 777 type rating and 3000 legal hours with it. Once you come to terms with that, it’s all good.

This. I think we all think we’re far more important than we really are. Kinda like the social media phenomenon. Does anyone really care what I had for breakfast? No, no they don’t. Of course, if you’re a billionaire and you don’t want your Global Express tracked as you traverse the globe...

I was rated before I met my wife, and got my other ratings before we had kids. Now we have a 4 year old and thinking about another. It’s not easy. I really don’t fly outside of work and other ratings have been put on hold(CFI). Granted, I did much of the raising up to this point myself...

I fly for work, it’s a company owned plane I fly about 90% exclusively. If I personally owned one I probably wouldn’t fly a whole lot since that itch gets scratched Mon to Fri. But we’re making a move next year, so a rig to fly my family to see extended family/other trips may be in the cards.

So, as claims guy, let me say that first make sure you have a knowledgeable broker. Not AOPA(or whatever they call it now). They are your advocate who will go to the insurance companies. There is a difference- you interact with your broker who works for you and shops your insurance around to...

I'm late to the party but what they said- A King Air 100/200 series or PC-12. Although even old PC-12s are over $2 million now. Jet wise- Hawker 800xp. Good rugged airplane for a good price. It can be a bush plane as well-...

I fly a 182 and get into those length strips regularly, with wires at the ends. I wouldn't have dare tried as a new pilot. Sounds like you need a Carbon Cub. Just add power and up you go!

Hangar neighbor does all kinds of maintenance he shouldn’t. He’s an engineer, and pretty handy so you can’t tell him anything, and I’ve tried. SkyGod Syndrome, and cheap. He’s no A&P. I’ve seen him do everything from replacing/upgrading his prop, replaced jugs, mags, windshield, control...

Yep. Single pilot, manual flying, piston single IFR in IMC is no joke.

Oh I see what you mean. Well, I still think when the chips are down, there won't be any declination of coverage if something were to happen. You can argue that you were safer than flying by yourself(yes, it is possible, we do listen to logic). But, you should ask your broker, who in turn...

I wouldn't worry about it. I haven't checked lately but there aren't any FAR requirements for a CFI to be present for night currency, and the open pilot warranty/your policy) doesn't mention night ops(assuming), so as far as they are concerned, you are PIC of your own plane, just as if you were...

I go into crop duster strips of often, most of which aren’t on the map. Just give them a general location like “10 mi SE of KABC” and that you would like to cancel and that’s about it. Never had a problem.

Correct. I’m an adjuster and this does happen. Had a contractor sue an FBO for slipping on oil while walking through the hangar, as well as customer who tripped over something and fell onto his face. Many shops don’t want that hassle because some have deductibles on their policy. So not...

Nice i like stories like this. Although a high wing would seem better for observation in an era of the Mark 8 eyeball. Like the Skydisaster 337. But what do I know.

Not really a “they” in this situation. NTSB/FAA doesn’t care because they got real crashes and misdeeds to deal with. Insurance(if any) will just pay and move on.

Yep. I think they would be a great buy now. From talking with a few clients recently, they seem to fall into no-mans-land. Not a trainer but still old and unsexy compared to a Cirrus, who’s demographic is youngish and relatively well off. They want the latest bells and whistles and not an...