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I am a private pilot with about 140 hours. I have an instrument rating as well.
In a few years, I hope to get a commercial rating, and
also multi-engine training. My CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) is Bill
Gensler.
My plans for this web-site include online stories of my various piloting
adventures and 'firsts'. I also plan to add more links to other useful
aviation web sites such as manufacturers.
I hope to own an airplane someday. It will take a lot of saving. I may even
have to go into a partnership. Airplanes are more expensive to purchase and
maintain than automobiles. My dream airplane is a twin engine, possibly
turboed prop. It would be pressurized, could fly up to 30,000 feet, cruise at
200 knots or more, and carry 6 people and their luggage comfortably. Avionics
would include a GPS, moving map, weather radar, anti-collision instrumentation,
radios with standby frequencies, mode C transponder, and active noise reducing
headsets. I'd guess that this sort of airplane would cost about $130,000 for
a 70's era craft.
LINKS
The
Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association is dedicated to making aviation
more affordable and more fun. They offer services such as insurance, aircraft
financing, weather, airport layout information, flight planning, car
rental discounts, aircraft rental discounts, legal services, classified
advertisements, aircraft valuations and much, much more. I strongly recommend
that any present or future pilots join this organization and support general
aviation.
Myplane.com is a good source for those interested in buying or selling
aircraft. In addition to a comprehensive bulletin board, their are tools such
as payment calculators, links to aircraft appraisers, dealers and financiers.
Airplanes On-line is another source for those interested in buying or
selling aircraft.
Aircraft Performance provides statistics on the performance of various
aircraft.
Rising Up Aviation Resources is useful for those interested in learning
about aviation or learning to fly. There is a database of aircraft performance
information, practice FAA exams, FAA regulations, aviation books, on-line
discussions, links and weather.
The National Transportation Safety Board has information on aviation
incidents and statistics and a list of publications related to air safety.
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