Any flyboys around?

11-28-2010, 07:59 PM

Any pilots in the house?

GolfNut · 11-28-2010, 08:07 PM

Private license here, but haven't been up in a few years.

11-28-2010, 08:17 PM

such a shame. lol.

forgop · 11-28-2010, 08:19 PM

Got my single engine license back in '96 I think, started on my commercial/instrument, but kinda faded away. Haven't been up in 10+ years. Big difference in cost now compared to when I was flying at $41/hour.

11-28-2010, 08:32 PM

another shame. I wish it was 41$/hr. I'd fly 4 hrs a day consistently.

forgop · 11-28-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by msayewich

another shame. I wish it was 41$/hr. I'd fly 4 hrs a day consistently.

After I graduated in '98, I moved to Indy where the rates were more than double that.

I've thought about one day (when my student loans are paid off making me 100% debt free) buying a 1/4 or 1/5 share of a cherokee 140 or cessna 152. You can get a lot more hours for the money that way.

11-28-2010, 08:38 PM

aircraft is much more affordable in the states than in canada. The supply in the states is alot higher than in canada so the prices tend to be lower.

Superbad · 11-28-2010, 08:38 PM

I was learning in the late 90's in Florida. I have soloed in 3 different airplanes and was very close to my checkout ride. My instructor got an airline job, and the head instructor was so tense, I couldn't relax while flying. They closed the school, after 9/11, yes it was the same school that taught the F-ing terrorists to fly.
I do have my P-3 Paraglider pilots license

forgop · 11-28-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by msayewich

aircraft is much more affordable in the states than in canada. The supply in the states is alot higher than in canada so the prices tend to be lower.

Do you have the same legal/liability framework to contend with that we have in our sue-happy society? Insurance is a big cost here, which is factored into the cost to purchase (Cessna sure wants a huge chunk to settle a big claim down the road), not to mention what the flight schools will pay.

11-28-2010, 08:49 PM

We do carry the same liabilities and legal responsibilities that any of our neighbours would carry but I could imagine that our premiums might be lower. I can't comment for certainty though because I don't really know.

11-28-2010, 09:40 PM

Aviation student here.

sammyboy405 · 12-01-2010, 10:26 PM

I work for the FAA Does that count? lol

billybarue · 12-01-2010, 10:43 PM

Airline Pilot and AF Reserves. Little/No GA flying.

11-28-2010, 07:59 PM	#1
msayewich Guest Posts: n/a	Any flyboys around? Any pilots in the house?

11-28-2010, 08:07 PM	#2
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Any flyboys around? Private license here, but haven't been up in a few years. __________________ www.wineadors.com

11-28-2010, 08:17 PM	#3
msayewich Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any flyboys around? such a shame. lol.

11-28-2010, 08:19 PM	#4
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Any flyboys around? Got my single engine license back in '96 I think, started on my commercial/instrument, but kinda faded away. Haven't been up in 10+ years. Big difference in cost now compared to when I was flying at $41/hour.

11-28-2010, 08:32 PM	#5
msayewich Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any flyboys around? another shame. I wish it was 41$/hr. I'd fly 4 hrs a day consistently.

11-28-2010, 08:38 PM	#7
msayewich Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any flyboys around? aircraft is much more affordable in the states than in canada. The supply in the states is alot higher than in canada so the prices tend to be lower.

11-28-2010, 08:38 PM	#8
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: Any flyboys around? I was learning in the late 90's in Florida. I have soloed in 3 different airplanes and was very close to my checkout ride. My instructor got an airline job, and the head instructor was so tense, I couldn't relax while flying. They closed the school, after 9/11, yes it was the same school that taught the F-ing terrorists to fly. I do have my P-3 Paraglider pilots license __________________ Some say he can whistle dixie whilst drinking a chocolate milkshake and that moss can grow on all sides of him at the same time.. all I know is that he's called: The SuperBad! - Ninjavanish

11-28-2010, 08:49 PM	#10
msayewich Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any flyboys around? We do carry the same liabilities and legal responsibilities that any of our neighbours would carry but I could imagine that our premiums might be lower. I can't comment for certainty though because I don't really know.

11-28-2010, 09:40 PM	#11
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any flyboys around? Aviation student here.

12-01-2010, 10:26 PM	#12
sammyboy405 Cigar & Beer Geek Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Sammy Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 136 Trading: (3)	Re: Any flyboys around? I work for the FAA Does that count? lol __________________ Chuck Norris was once asked why he didnt use an iPhone. He Replied "Same reason I dont use Tampons"

12-01-2010, 10:43 PM	#13
billybarue Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 226 Trading: (5)	Re: Any flyboys around? Airline Pilot and AF Reserves. Little/No GA flying.