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Would not mind a Nanchang CJ-6 those are fun planes to fly!

If I won the powerball 100 million lotto here is what I would get: Used Beechcraft Baron presurized version AND Used Yak 52 or T-34 Mentor or L39 jet or Extra 300 That would tick all the fun useful boxes for me. All far less $$$ than a used or new Gulfstream or Mustang Citation jet too! Two...

Buy a used Cirrus SR22 do the private and IFR ratings in it then sell/trade for a Cirrus Vision Jet. Do type rating in it. You now have and can fly a small jet! That seems the easiest least experience route. No need to do multi rating.

Well if I had a million bucks for a plane, then I would get something like this: https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/1404625/1970-beechcraft-king-air-100 OR https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/17786535/1994-socata-tbm-700 Use rest for fuel and MX. New...

Assume a run out. Lots of extra things like exhaust, hoses, belts and so forth may need to be replaced. The engine crankcase and cylinders may be ok but the extras can nickel and dime you. So, TBO in and by itself is not the only thing. If it was done decades ago, it may cost tons of $$$ for the...

Maybe sell the 530W and get a 650 to complement the 750?

LOL I only got a 79 on mine but probably will have to retake it again as I have been swamped at work to finish my IR.

I think having an autopilot long term is great for single pilot IFR. You might as well learn how to use it during training. BUT don't rely on it as a crutch.

Nice write up and job well done! Hearty congrats! I decided to wait until I have my own plane to finish my IR. Figure it would be wise to get the time in what I want to be flying on a regular basis to be solid on it.

I used King and Sheppard Air for the IR written.

Ya know guys, pay now or later. Cheap charlie airplanes cost more than nicer ones in the long run. I rather pay 100k for one without issues than 50k for one that needs 100k of work due to such issues.

Not yet, will get it eventually. Tons of add on ratings one can get. Time and money are the limits. That does look like an awesome place and way to get the MES ratings! Would love to learn to fly and have the chance to fly a Goose! The scenes of it in the Expendables movies make it a very cool...

Thanks! Will check it out. Never been to Alaska and figured it would be a fun way to spend a vacation and get a new rating.

Don't give up. I had a lot of delays in my training before I passed my PPL checkride. Unless you are planning to become an airline pilot, be patient. I know, it is hard. GA is a hobby albeit a super expensive one.

Hi all, I am looking to do a flying summer vacation in Alaska! Looking for recommendations on seaplane and bush flying places to get my seaplane rating.

my dream as a kid was to fly the SR71 Blackbird. Unfortunately that was before laser eye surgery.

If I ever win the power ball lottery and can afford to buy my own airport, I would rename it something cool and wacky like PIG or GAS. Then host fly in events and BBQ like say come to KPIG or have a GAS!

LOL I thought for a moment that you actually had found a real airport with the initials PIG now that would be cool to fly into an airport K(PIG) for some bacon and eggs or bbq.

I recommend contact your local EAA chapter for recommendations.

IFR is NOT FUN! I am half way thru mine and had to take a break. Stressful and tricky come to mind. I like the Piper Archer platform. Simple to land and stable in flight. For more complex planes, maybe a Cessna 182 or if you want to buy a plane for future usage, something like a Piper Arrow or...