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the plane is 980 lbs pitts S2B I have been flying for over a decade, I fly the plane well, IA's just keep upping fees. Its not that I don't have the money but I want to get something out of that money. If I needed a prop installed or some other significant mx that would be be different. You...

Would you pay 3 grand for a second set of eyes?

I mean am I wrong? When someone is trying to fleece you for thousands its tough to put it in a dinner party positive light. It didn't used to be an issue when you could get an annual done for like $1000 and that also got you some actual work done and some training at the same time. It seems...

The issue is the cost for that IA signature is getting steep 2,500 to 3,000 just for the inspection, because of the 2-3 year wait I won’t be able to fly my plane for that long unless I just want to get ripped off. Seems like alot of rights are violated in this process, like right to association...

What is the general sentiment of aircraft owners regarding the requirements of needing an IA to complete an annual inspection to return a plane to service? After the over turn of Chevron does anyone think that there are enough owners to mount a law suit against the FAA to remove the IA...