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I absolutely hated the Red Bird the first time I got in it for IR training and swore I would never use it again. Then, there was a period of time that I couldn't get an airplane at a time that I needed, so I opted to give the Red Bird a second chance. I don't know what was different, but I...

Just out of curiousity, what are you planning to do AFTER you get your PPL? Are you going to have enough money to continue to fly?

Plano gives you a TON of options in your price range. To get the acreage, you'll probably need to go north (McKinney), or east (Murphy, Sachse), but not too far. Schools are all great in those areas, as well, which was your main concern. Nice airport options, since you'll be on the Far East...

I passed my check ride in 2001 and always felt that very marginal weather and gusty winds saved me, as he gave me more latitude than I deserved.

Your budget is definitely realistic and workable. The biggest challenge will be finding an acre or more without going too far out, in terms of distance from Dallas or Ft Worth. That being said, you may find that your place of employment is outside of Dallas or Ft Worth anyway. In which city...

2nd for Dan Carlin. In addition to an outstanding history podcast (Hardcore History), he does a very level-headed political podcast (Common Sense). Can't recommend highly enough.

My wife's grandfather was a WWII P-47 pilot from Half Moon Bay who passed away very recently. I remember him mentioning Mr. Andreini a number of times and know he and his wife were close with her grandparents. In fact, he checked on her grandmother often since the funeral. Terribly sad news.

Nice, I live about 10 mins from there. I'm in.

At my advanced age if 43, I max out at 1 or 2 XBOX games a time. I just can't remember all of the buttons for more games than that. Lately, it's been Grand Theft Auto V. There is nothing more relaxing (and therapeutic) after a long day than jacking a police car and using it to run down street...

This is sort of related.... Be careful with their rental car coverage (and other credit cards, as well). This is the coverage that replaces the damage waiver that is offered at the rental car counter. I spent some time reading the exclusions and was shocked to see the limits on the type of...

Appreciate all of the input. I'd only be blindly guessing as to the owner's reasoning. I'm taking the approach that I like the instructor a lot, and they're one of the few in the area with steam gauges on a couple of 172s, so I'll just deal with it for now, then will probably do some G1000...

Recently got back into flying and am actively working on an IFR. The place that I'm flying out of sent an email that they are converting to a flying club in a few weeks. $50 upfront and $30/mo for existing customers. Rental rates will stay the same for members, at least initially. The rates...

I appreciate the replies and recommendations. Ended up taking my first flight in 12 years today. Nice to be back in the cockpit. Overall, it went well, but boy am I rusty on the radios!

I'm getting back into flying after a 12-year absence and have decided to go straight into instrument training. I had my PPL for about 6 months before stopping and have less than 100 total hours. One of the books that I purchased back then was the 2001 edition of the blue/gray Jeppesen...