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Good job.

I've landed at PHL many times. I've been on 17/35 every time. Landing on 17 gives plenty of room to stop, and they fit you in between the landings on 9-27 in case of a go-around. Departing on 35, I've always done an intersection take off from taxiway Hotel to stay away from the airline traffic...

Appreciate all of the replies. My IA isn't a fan of owner assisted annuals, but the other suggestions are doable. I Certainly wouldn't go off doing any of these things without appropriate oversight and assistance, btw. Thanks again to all.

I am completely ignorant when it comes to mechanical stuff. I own some basic tools, and have done very minimal mechanical maintenance on my cars and around the house. I am interested in learning how to properly do some minor mechanical stuff on the plane, maybe spark plugs, oil changes and...

This is correct. I owned a 180 hp 172 that had 40 degrees of flaps available (Avcon). It wasn't eligible for the gross weight increase because of the 40 degree of flaps available.

Listen to LiveATC as much as you can.

I carry about a pint of hydraulic fluid in a ketchup squeeze bottle in the cabin. I can squirt it into the reservoir with the tip of the bottle if necessary. Hopefully it would be enough to get the gear down in an emergency. I think it's less corrosive than pee, and certainly easier to access...:-)

Malibu won't fit in my hangar, but the C400 is an intriguing possibility.

Way too slow. cruise is around 145 I think, but very comfortable. I'm thinking at least 175-180 kts.

Thanks for the replies. Nothing wrong with the 210, I've had it for over 10 years and still like it. I'm just thinking if something might be better. My next plane will probably be my last, so I'd like to get the nicest thing I can afford to finish out my flying career. I think the Beech fit and...

Can of worms time- What do you think of Bonanzas? Is a Bonanza the nicest flying, commonly available HP single? If so, why do you think it is. I currently fly a 210, but am thinking of getting something newer and would consider a Bo. I sure like the double doors and interior comfort of the...

What would be a fair price to have a complex single such as a Bonanza appraised, and what's involved in having it done? Thanks.

Something a little different. Peter Dogan's Book developed for PIC. It is very engaging to read and teaches with great real world anecdotes. It is certainly outdated with regard to GPS navigation, and you will need additional materials, but it is a very worthwhile read as an instrument student...

Wait till she gets married...

Kristen- What is the typical range of percentage a broker would charge? What is your area of expertise, if you don't mind me asking? Thanks.

When I started flying, we never used headsets. Plenty of 2 hour or longer flights. I think the dogs will be fine.

I haven't decided on a model yet, but leaning TAA, maybe Cirrus or Columbia.

Are there people you can hire to research, shop for, and assist in an airplane purchase? This would be helpful if the person is an expert who is familiar with the idiosyncrasies of a given airplane model and can help make a wise purchase. Where would one find such a person? How much does a...

I've been using Brilliance for the past 10 years, I agree it's very good stuff.

There's one of those in the hangar next to me. It's very cool.