XD-Pilots?

[packing_in_la]

Originally Posted by WyoBob

I'm a pilot but not active. I got my license in 1976. I flew until I sold my last airplane in 1999.
My first plane was a TriPacer 150 hp and the "T" hanger it was in. Cost was $3,500. Then I owned: 1959 Cessna 175 with 180 conversion and C/S/ prop, 1977 M5 235 Maule ( a real hoot on climb out), a 1952 military Cub PA19 with a 90 hp engine and the "Ernest Hemingway" method of starting---"Farewell to Arms" (no electrical, hence no starter), A RV3 experimental, single seat that I bought, a 1948 Cessna 170 "Rag Wing". I built a Glasair homebuilt but sold my interest to my partner because I didn't fit in it very well. I then built my RV6 (in picture) over a 5 1/2 year period. 180 mph on 150 h.p with a fixed pitch prop. I also hired out to help build other people's homebuilts and was an EAA Technical Counselor.

Here's my pride & joy, the RV6 I built and my last plane (sold to pay for college for 2 daughters):



WyoBob

I am very jealous! Don't go to Vans webpage! They have some cool new planes. Not a pilot, but my father in law flys a sea plane. I have flown with him and (intentional) water landings are cool! As long as you dont rip a pontton on a submerged object, when that happens you sink quick!!

Thanks.

I am looking at going to Huntsville Flight Center where I would use the cheapest option -- a Cessna 172. The other place I am aware of is Executive Flight Center, which has Piper Warriors as the low-end training option. Gotta see who is cheaper, better, and more convenient. I am hoping to sell my Mustang to fund the training.

Also, does anyone here have the recreational license? I understand it can be upgraded later to PPL. What are the limitations?

[Billy6Killer]

I am not a pilot, but I just stumbled upon an audio clip that fits the topic of this thread perfectly...

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/index.php?e=captain.mp3

My gun just makes holes the size of Kelsey's gorge, which, by the way, is coming up on the right.

Good one.