I would like to learn to fly someday and own my own plane, any advice?

I would like to learn to fly and someday own a plane, any advice?

Hi I have searched and this topic has been brought up before but years ago so I decided to revisit it and open a new topic. I’m seriously looking at purchasing a Duke A60 and are there any owners out there that could offer any advice? How does the plane handle? How’s the Left seat, is it roomy...

Hello all, Wanted to hear your advice about buying a brand-new plane even before getting the PPL ticket. Here is my situation: I am a businessman sitting on quite a bit of cash being generated by my business, and I am also a student pilot, will probably get my ticket by the next Summer. I am...

I am getting close to this event. I was wondering how those that have already retired keep an airplane. I am fortunate that I have a moderately priced hangar, reasonable (this is relative) fuel for my area, and perform owner assisted annuals. But, I am concerned on keeping the flying going and...

Well I have only been an airplane owner for a few months but so far owning is more expensive than renting. I must say that the convenience of having your own airplane to go to when ever you want is worth a few bucks. Has anyone found owning more expensive than renting? :-) Jon...

In addition to my owning update, my ISP also changed news servers, and I took the opportunity to change my handle. So... this is the poster formerly known as "The Weiss Family". Well in about six weeks of ownership, I've put about 35 hours on my Beech Super III (and more money than I care to...

There is usually a point where it is cheaper to do it yourself than have someone else do it for you. What I'm wondering is what would that point be when it comes to trans-world air travel. When does buying your own jet and employing your own pilots make economic sense than using an airline? ...

While washing and waxing my white Warrior last weekend in prep for the winter, I noticed that the water squeezed from my towel was a bit white. Is this a normal side-effect from oxidation or is it bad paint? The plane was last painted 1996 with DuPont Imron. Marco

Why Are Oximeter's So Expensive? I was thinking of adding one to my flight bag but at over $200.00 I am giving it a second thought.

I seem to recall that my portable 02 system said something about not being about to go above 20,000 feet with it. This does not present a problem with my Turbo Arrow since that represents its service ceiling. Now, I am contemplating a Cessna Turbo 310 R and I am wondering whether the 02 will be...

Hi all, I'd like to hear from anyone who has used the EasyPulse 5 while flying, and can confirm whether it works at 12K-18K altitudes. Trying to put together a good but low-buck oxygen system. -Dan

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I have a Horizon Instruments, Inc. P-1000 Digital Engine Tachometer. It has a 6-pin connector labeled "Amphenol 14S-6PF". Does anyone have a source to buy a matching connector to build its hardness? Also, anyone has pin-out for this unit? Thanks in advance. Robin Hou

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The floor mounted trim wheel on my Cherokee has always been a little stiff to move. Others I have flown are usually pretty smooth and free. The jack screw on the tail is well greased and the pulleys along the way are moving freely. It appears the drag is in the wheel mechanism itself. What is the...

It seems as though the shut-off valve for the heater system is only controlling the passenger-side heat duct on the floor of my '74 Warrior. The pilot's side is hot to the touch, whereas the passenger side is relatively cool to the touch. I can shut the small pilot-side floor vent so the hot air...

Need a firewall for a PA 38 Tomahawk. Anyone have any sources for parts? Thanks Hamish Ross

Hi I am hoping there are some PA-12 pilots out there. I was wondering what speed you use on final. I did all of my private in the PA-12 and was taught to be at 75 mph on final but I can't find any specific reference to the speed. Thanks. Tom

Hi All: The left sliding window on my 1946 Super Cruiser took leave of my plane recently. Although I have located a replacement window, what I am trying to find now is the metal leading edge that is attached to the window. Before I go through the efforts to fabricate it, I was wondering if...