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The RV 8’s have jumped even more apparently. I’m also passively looking into them. For the most part, I’ve never been interested in retracts due to added complexity and expenses (not to mention insurance regarding other aircraft), but again, I’ve read claims that the landing gear is simple...

I recently joined the LancairTalk forum, but I thought I’d ask this on here as well. From what I’ve read, the 200-360 models seem to be pretty affordable maintenance-wise, and that includes the retractable landing gear system (not unlike Mooney). For those who have experience with these...

I meant a 235 with the o320 engine in regards to CG issues.

I’ll probably never own a Lancair, but I’ve been doing some casual reading about them and I’m wondering; do there exist any 235 models upgraded with an o320? Or perhaps a 320 model with an o360? I can’t find where anyone has ever upgraded on any of these models. I suppose the owners were...

As others have said, fly it often. Do NOT let it sit, as it can deteriorate and become a mechanical nightmare. Many aircraft are literally totaled simply from sitting and rotting, finally becoming too expensive to fix.

This type of aircraft has been discussed on here in the past, but there’s currently a 180 hp Lark (Aero Commander) for sale for only $55k. The cruise speed is less stellar than the 160 hp Skyhawk, but more importantly is how is the parts availability? And also finding an A&P that can maintain it?

You didn’t mention the model, but if you don’t need to put people in the backseats (or at least full-size adults), the Piper Cherokees currently seem to sell for less than the Warrior/Archers, especially if you don’t mind the old steam gauges.

I’m blessed to say I check No on pretty much everything. As far as the vision/BP test, they both seem to be the same, in addition to the urine test. My question is, if I find out I’m diabetic but it is not during a flight physical, am I still good as long as I don’t attempt to renew my flight...

As a CDL holder, I get DOT physicals every 2 years. They don’t seem to be much different from flight physicals. But in any event, if something were to come in the DOT physical such as diabetes, that’s when I would not get a flight physical (diabetes doesn’t automatically disqualify a person...

I’d check the winds aloft, as the jet stream could possibly give you a nice tailwind heading east, and could horribly slow you down going back. I once had a 160 kt ground speed in a C172 flying from Slidell LA to Tifton GA, even got up to 170 at one point. (I didn’t read all the comments so...

There are GA pilots who have made emergency landings at military airports/airbases and did not face consequences. However, I would NOT want to do an emergency landing with firearms and ammo in the aircraft, regardless of reciprocity.

Off topic, but if you were doubtful about passing a flight physical, could you get a non-flight physical (or perhaps a DOT physical) and if you received unfavorable results, just don’t attempt to obtain/renew the flight medical?

I haven’t played a simulator since FS9 well over a decade ago. Instead of get the FS2020, I thought I’d wait until 24 drops, which will be November 19th. Since I don’t own a PC, I’ll probably buy an Xbox, as I believe that’s the cheaper option unless you already own a PC capable of running...

I think the idea was the extra time spent in climb with a cruise prop, particularly when loaded, was harder on the engine. But higher RPMs makes sense.

I’m very sorry and sad to read about this. Nevertheless, it looks like you’ve had a nice, long, aviation-saturated life. If a crystal ball revealed that I had until age 77 before I would have to be grounded, I’d be ecstatic.

I overheard a conversation yesterday at the FBO where a guy who owns a Piper Cherokee likes to cruise at around 10-11k feet on X/C’s, and I heard him say that he actually prefers a climb prop over a cruise prop, as the extra RPMs due to the finer pitch helps him maintain thrust at that...

I figured the lack of the nosewheel could potentially affect the CG by not having enough weight at the front. But in any case, someone on the Vans board said they asked and the fwf kit would work on both the nosewheel & taildragger version. Also, spin recovery is not much of a concern, as I...

Interestingly, N179RV was originally a tailwheel before the Rotax engine was installed. I’ve read some articles and watched the video, but Lockwood makes no mention whether or not the kit could be done on a tailwheel. Would the CG be different? Would the long nose make taxiing more difficult? If...

JMB VL3, though if I could pick two, the TL Sparker would come in a close second.

One thing is take a beer bottle, rinse it out and fill it with water, then take it out and proceed to drink it while in flight. Don’t say anything, just start drinking and see if he notices.