Anyone own an airplane?

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by 520Matt

It is loud-- must have serious head phones on. I've only worn what he has on board and generally listen to the "pilot" ATC chatter.

Some Base ANR do the job well

Those Garretts are noisy but their TBO is higher than the PT6

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[encarter13]

I have a little Piper Cherokee. I love this little plane, but I am ready for an upgrade. I originally bought it to get my license and build time. It has now been a few years and about 150 hours, so I am ready for something a little bigger/faster.

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[derekstlmo]

I'm lucky and my 7yr old doesn't realize how good flying private is yet

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by derekstlmo

I'm lucky and my 7yr old doesn't realize how good flying private is yet

Nice !

If pic 3 will be finished 🖒

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[derekstlmo]

thats a p40 been in the works for over 10 yrs

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by derekstlmo

thats a p40 been in the works for over 10 yrs

Stunning airplane

Love those old warbirds

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[encarter13]

Originally Posted by derekstlmo

I'm lucky and my 7yr old doesn't realize how good flying private is yet

Do you fly the jet or have a pilot?

[derekstlmo]

My wife and father in law are pilots and one full time pilot and 2 mechanics

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by derekstlmo

My wife and father in law are pilots and one full time pilot and 2 mechanics

Lucky you 😉

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[derekstlmo]

Thanks Marc I am very fortunate

And on a side note the 3 people I know that have there own hangers and more aircrafts then i can count all have breitling aerospaces.

[Bluside]

Originally Posted by derekstlmo

Thanks Marc I am very fortunate

And on a side note the 3 people I know that have there own hangers and more aircrafts then i can count all have breitling aerospaces.

Great pictures. Thanks for posting.

[TheVTCGuy]

The Navy made me give back the Hornet when I got out.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

The Navy made me give back the Hornet when I got out.

You had to do a lot of upgrades by now Paul

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[landroverking]

Breaking News. New Medical Rules coming May 1st.
3rd Class Medical eliminated.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by landroverking

Breaking News. New Medical Rules coming May 1st.
3rd Class Medical eliminated.

Wasn't Class 3 for Ultra Light ?

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[Bluside]

Originally Posted by Kingair

Wasn't Class 3 for Ultra Light ?

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From the AOPA website....

Medical reforms effective May 1

The FAA has released a final rule on third class medical reform, though it will be several months before pilots can fly under the new program that the agency has named BasicMed.
Teams of AOPA experts are examining the Jan. 10 announcement, which at first look appears to closely mirror the legislation signed into law on July 15, 2016. Pilots should note that BasicMed will not be effective until May 1, so they cannot fly under the rule until then.
"BasicMed is the best thing to happen to general aviation in decades," said AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker. "By putting medical decisions in the hands of pilots and their doctors, instead of the FAA, these reforms will improve safety while reducing burdensome and ineffective bureaucracy that has thwarted participation in general aviation."
During the announcement, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said, "I believe BasicMed is a win for the general aviation community, and I'm happy that our FAA team has brought it across the finish line."
In the near future, AOPA will be offering a free online medical course to let pilots comply with the BasicMed rules. The course is just one part of a range of AOPA's Fit to Fly resources for pilots and physicians created to help people take full advantage of BasicMed. The Fit to Fly resources also include an interactive tool that helps you determine if you qualify for BasicMed as well as FAQs and other important information for you and your doctor.
AOPA will closely review the new rule and keep members informed about flying under it.
"As with any regulation, the details are critical, and we'll be carefully analyzing the rule and seeking clarification where needed," said Jim Coon, AOPA senior vice president of government affairs. "We, along with our supporters in Congress, worked diligently to bring these reforms to pilots, and now we need to make sure they deliver the benefits lawmakers intended."
Under the reforms, pilots who have held a valid medical certificate any time in the decade prior to July 15, 2016, may not need to take another FAA medical exam. The 10-year lookback period applies to both regular and special issuance medicals. Pilots whose most recent medical certificate was revoked, suspended, withdrawn, or denied will need to obtain a new medical certificate before they can operate under the reforms. Pilots who have never held an FAA medical certificate, including student pilots, will need to go through the process one time only.
The FAA explained that "what we're providing is an alternative path. Under BasicMed, the FAA provides two avenues to meet the medical requirements."
After meeting the initial requirements to fly under the reforms, pilots will need to visit any state-licensed physician at least once every four years and take the free aeromedical factors online course every two years. The course will be available for free on AOPA's website. A certificate of completion of the course and the checklist from the physician must be kept in the pilot's logbook; alternatively, pilots may carry a legible representation, such as a smartphone image, of the document to be able to show to an FAA inspector if asked. The checklist will be a four-page form that includes instructions for you and your physician. No information from the checklist you complete along with your physician is sent to the FAA.
"The course will put the focus on safety," said AOPA Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Section Director Gary Crump. "We encourage members to take notes as they work though the course so they're prepared to answer the questions at the end."
To learn more about the new rule and access AOPA's Fit to Fly resources, visit AOPA Online.

Medical Regulation Highlights
Aircraft Specifications - Up to 6 seats, up to 6,000 lbs (no limitations on horsepower, number of engines, or gear type)

Flight Rules - Day or night, VFR or IFR

Passengers - Up to 5 passengers

Altitude Restriction - Up to 18,000 feet msl

Speed Limitation - 250 knots indicated airspeed

Pilot Limitation - Cannot operate for compensation or hire

Aeromedical Training - Free online course required every 2 years

Physician Visit - Every 4 years

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by derekstlmo

Thanks Marc I am very fortunate

And on a side note the 3 people I know that have there own hangers and more aircrafts then i can count all have breitling aerospaces.

Does any of them want to adopt a son? I'm potty trained!

(Well, most of the time anyway.... ).

[kneedeep]

PA-28-161 back in the day. Stable instrument platform. Friends had Bonanzas and Barons for when we were in a relative hurry to go get breakfast somewhere.

[derekstlmo]

I'll ask for you Paul

[encarter13]

Watches are nice, but I just love my airplane. Flying is one of the greatest things ever. I love flying my plane, riding in another plane, and even flying commercial. I am very jealous of the nice planes in this thread, but my Cherokee keeps me happy!

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by encarter13

Watches are nice, but I just love my airplane. Flying is one of the greatest things ever. I love flying my plane, riding in another plane, and even flying commercial. I am very jealous of the nice planes in this thread, but my Cherokee keeps me happy!

I once had a crash with a Cherokee 140 at Redbird Airport - guess Dallas Executive now - about 15 years ago

Engine died at about 1000 ft

So it was the highway, golf course or the not recommended solution - a 180

Made it back to the runway but plane was total loss

Apparently the maintenance was really bad and the fuel lines where full of slush

Should be changed every 10 years IIRC

Came out of the wreck without a scratch

School was closed later

Maintenance facility no clue about it

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[encarter13]

Originally Posted by Kingair

I once had a crash with a Cherokee 140 at Redbird Airport - guess Dallas Executive now - about 15 years ago

Engine died at about 1000 ft

So it was the highway, golf course or the not recommended solution - a 180

Made it back to the runway but plane was total loss

Apparently the maintenance was really bad and the fuel lines where full of slush

Should be changed every 10 years IIRC

Came out of the wreck without a scratch

School was closed later

Maintenance facility no clue about it

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Wow! Airplane maintenance really is a killer! Glad you made "The Impossible Turn" and lived to tell about it.

[nobbylon]

Originally Posted by encarter13

I have a little Piper Cherokee. I love this little plane, but I am ready for an upgrade. I originally bought it to get my license and build time. It has now been a few years and about 150 hours, so I am ready for something a little bigger/faster.

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The Cherokee has a special place for me. I flew a 180, N110TN, back in 1993 across the US, Grand Canyon field to Florida with various stops in between. Such great memories listening to Elvis and Gerry Lee across the desert in Arizona. Wish I could do it all again. The US guys were so helpful with everything. Had a mad night out with some flyers from Pensacola one night but that's another story.
Love that P40.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by Kingair

I once had a crash with a Cherokee 140 at Redbird Airport - guess Dallas Executive now - about 15 years ago

Engine died at about 1000 ft

So it was the highway, golf course or the not recommended solution - a 180

Made it back to the runway but plane was total loss

Apparently the maintenance was really bad and the fuel lines where full of slush

Should be changed every 10 years IIRC

Came out of the wreck without a scratch

School was closed later

Maintenance facility no clue about it

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My neighbor will not dly with anything less than two engines for take out. He always tells me he would rather a two engine jet without a plane parachute thab a plane with a parachute.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by breitlings

My neighbor will not dly with anything less than two engines for take out. He always tells me he would rather a two engine jet without a plane parachute thab a plane with a parachute.

I'd rather a two engine jet with an ejection seat and parachute.

I once flew a rental C172 from Panama City to Lakeland. We were VFR and our flight plan included a short cut across the gulf from Port St. Joe to Tampa. Well within range of the flight, but when the land disappeared over the horizon and there was nothing but open ocean around, I had the opportunity to ponder the maintenance efficiency of the flight school that rented the plane. In hindsight, I would have been more relaxed with more than one engine.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by breitlings

My neighbor will not dly with anything less than two engines for take out. He always tells me he would rather a two engine jet without a plane parachute thab a plane with a parachute.

He's correct but you need to start at the bottom of the fleet . . .

I did many hours in a Cessna 152, Piper Tomahawk, Piper Super Cub, etc

But even with 2 or more engines - unfortunately - it goes wrong sometimes . . . .