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  1. 2Airtime2

    Where to find experimentals

    I would like to be able to carry 2 passengers. So 3 people total (500lbs) plus fuel. A fun (responsive), easy to fly plane for a beginner. Shortish grass field performance might be nice. Does that type of plane exist? Please list them. Thanks
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    ppl training - plane buying - cost question

    Hypothetical scenario: Getting the ppl cert. where I'm going typically runs $7000. Buying a decent Piper Cherokee costs $25000. So getting the license 1st then buying a $25k plane is $32000. What would the cost be to take about 3-5 lessons in the schools 172 then complete my training in...
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    Discovery flight - newbie research

    Louisburg - Total Flight Solutions I like the airport, seems low key. No atc. Just look around real good then announce your intentions on the appropriate frequency. I might possibly be interested in a partnership like that by then. Buying or building? I'm not sure I have the patience for...
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    Discovery flight - newbie research

    So, you guys that have experience with this, what stories have worked and what type of stories just got ignored? I need help with my 1st "go fund me" attempt. :lol:
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    Where to find experimentals

    I think I'm a yr away, and probably 2, from buying a plane. I like to window shop. I've been all over Barnstormers and Trade A Plane. Right now I'm thinking experimental so I can do my own upgrades and repairs. What are some other places to look for used planes? Somewhere with lots of...
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    Cirrus down Colorado Springs, no survivors

    I went on a discovery flight today. We were waiting in line at the end of the runway for the Cirrus in front of us to go. I thought about this thread for a second then concentrated on the instruments. :(
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    Discovery flight - newbie research

    I would like to go the experimental route. I hate paying people for things I can do myself :yes: Agreed - my pre-shopping was not to find something to buy but rather to find out if ownership was even possible for me. I wouldn't pursue getting my ppl if owning a plane was out of the...
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    Discovery flight - newbie research

    My discovery flight is in 4 hrs. I set it up yesterday morning and later in the day I was working out that way so I stopped by since they also do aircraft maintenance/repairs. I've got it bad and am trying to do as much research and pre-learning as possible to see if it's even possible for...
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