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The majority of my flights would be all four hours or less. I don't mind a stop between destinations - my wife is going to require that no matter what!

This is a good point. I wasn't really thinking about that heat - but it is something to consider.

Very Helpful. Makes me feel a lot better about it. I appreciate you sharing your experience and process. Thanks.

I appreciate the feedback. Purchasing a plane should be something to be excited about - I feel a little overwhelmed by the entire process. I don't want to fall into a situation where I analysis this to the point of not doing anything. Owning a plane is an expensive proposition, but it is one...

After doing some research, reading boards, etc, I have started seriously searching for the type of plane that would fit me. I met with someone who helped me breakdown several ideas from the many that are out there. It was the owner of the flight school I took from. They mentioned Dakota...

I don't have hotspot on my phone plan. Basically i have a plan through my work and making changes is sometimes a pain. Regarding having my cell phone through Leidos, I see now that they have partnered with many of the EFBs and now will use the Easy Activate/Close Text/Email service whether you...

Hey guys, just wondering: I don't have internet on my ipad and I have an android phone. I use Foreflight for most planning. I haven't filed many plans - but one feature I like with 800WXBrief is the text you receive to open and close your flight plan. Do any of you use that feature? My...

Just wondering if any of you know of some of the online guys/gals that have blogs they update from Sun n Fun? I can't go, but I wasn't sure who may be best to follow online. There may not be anyone in particular, but I thought I would ask.

I have learned a lot from the comments on this post. I have also done a lot more research and appreciate the feedback. While I have not made a decision, I must say the feedback has allowed me to see what older options are out there along with possible upgrades. I started off leaning more to...

Glenn, Just curious, is it generally better to buy and older plane and then update the avionics, or would you pay more for one already updated? As someone looking at an LSA options, I am curious about the general view in this. Stephen

Well, the original post was based off the parameters....I wasn't trying to lean to one side or the other. I wanted to get the feedback. I really appreciate all the feedback and that is what makes this board great. Sounds like that one option is to go with something "legacy" that may be older...

I really didn't intend a tone - the newer, better, faster, is a common comment from those young "kids" today.

Wow, that escalated quickly. I didn't realize there a tone there. Let's reset here....I am sorry - no tone was intended. I was simply making fun of the fact that the "old" vs. "new" thing just reminds me of the saying, 'they don't make them like they use to.!' I am open to something older, I...

Can't help it that I don't want some old plane that is flying just fine. I have not doubt they all fly well - I am just not interested in buying one, particularly with other options out there. Yeah, those youngsters today want faster, cheaper, and it has to look good. - tough group.

We are the same. I have a tiny wife!

I will do that and I will continue to look at some legacy crafts. I think this is what is important for me to think about. I mean, there are two of us and only two of us. I am 40 years old - I plan to keep it a while, I think - I have a flexible budget - I want to look to purchase the...

I have seen these and I think they appear to be great options. Regarding another comment from I trained in a legacy plane, cherokee 140 and cessna 172. With some many new options, why wouldn't more people go for these newer, less expensive plans, with, in my cases, newer and better avionics...

So this is something I have thought about but no in great detail. I would think it would be something I would keep for several years (I realize that isn't specific). Really if I had something I liked that worked and our family situation remained as is, then I dont't see why it wouldn't be for...

This is something I am trying to work out with the wife to do. The great thing about it is that near where my parents live and it gives me an excuse to go down and see them as well (I don't need an excuse to see them, of course :-)

I know there will be no shortage of opinions on this. I am becoming more interested in the idea of purchasing a plane and have posted in the past that I probably wouldn't buy one (things have changed!) I have been totally turned off by the cost of planes and it kills me to think that I have to...