AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
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Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
Ignorance is bliss. LSA is a great option, but why the need to diss other aircraft? Another example of a narrow minded, prejudiced person.
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Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
Only rarely get to fly planes older than me (and dirt!), but a good excuse to post this flight from a few years ago:
https://youtu.be/oOrpEv0ZRtg
https://youtu.be/oOrpEv0ZRtg
Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
How is that narrow minded or prejudiced ? ... I only wrote that I personally would never buy a plane like that - that's all ...TimTaylor wrote:Ignorance is bliss. LSA is a great option, but why the need to diss other aircraft? Another example of a narrow minded, prejudiced person.
If you fancy older planes or Chicago style deep dish pizza or whatever ....who am I to argue ...and I won't.
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Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
Wasn't replying to you. However, it is possible to like more than one type of airplane or car or whatever. Most of us "older" pilots have an appreciation for anything that flies. It seems it's only the new, less experienced that think only a new LSA is worthy of them. They don't know what they don't know.
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Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
FastEddieB wrote:Only rarely get to fly planes older than me (and dirt!), but a good excuse to post this flight from a few years ago:
https://youtu.be/oOrpEv0ZRtg
Oh ... Ercoupe is special .. that doesn't count as an old plane ...
I guess I just don't like only certain older planes
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Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
Really, now we've reverted to name calling because I have a different opinion than you do? If it makes you feel better.......TimTaylor wrote:Ignorance is bliss. LSA is a great option, but why the need to diss other aircraft? Another example of a narrow minded, prejudiced person.
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I'm with you Warmi - Ercoupe's are special! That was a lot of fun FastEddie, we will have to get together again one of these days. FGU is closed for paving probably mid-June before the Ercoupe will see the light of day... The Mooney is a beauty Tim, too bad that didn't work out for you. I will say the Ranger would be the top of my list for a new LSA too, gotta love the option to camp IN your plane! I do think I'd stay under gross just to be on the safe side LOL... Anyone have friends who are mission pilots? Flying over gross in the mission field is quite common I understand. There is a mission outfit based on my home field - they like the C182 P model. They had one pilot who flatly refused to fly over gross, he remained in the states as an A&P and flight trainer, they had no use for a mission pilot who wouldn't fly over gross in the field.
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Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
If you need a flying fix, let me know! No charge to just go up and bore some holes in the sky.hirschr wrote:That was a lot of fun FastEddie, we will have to get together again one of these days. FGU is closed for paving probably mid-June before the Ercoupe will see the light of day...
We might even figure out a way to stay under gross!
Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
For dissing my friend's exceptional Mooney. I think the shoe fits. Nobody made negative comments about your little light sport airplane.ShawnM wrote:Really, now we've reverted to name calling because I have a different opinion than you do? If it makes you feel better.......TimTaylor wrote:Ignorance is bliss. LSA is a great option, but why the need to diss other aircraft? Another example of a narrow minded, prejudiced person.
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Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
I wouldn't start name calling if someone didn't like my SportCruiser, many dont and I'm ok with that. I love it. I'd simply respect their opinion and move on. We are all allowed to have a opinion, right?TimTaylor wrote:For dissing my friend's exceptional Mooney. I think the shoe fits. Nobody made negative comments about your little light sport airplane.ShawnM wrote:Really, now we've reverted to name calling because I have a different opinion than you do? If it makes you feel better.......TimTaylor wrote:Ignorance is bliss. LSA is a great option, but why the need to diss other aircraft? Another example of a narrow minded, prejudiced person.
If pointing out a FACT that I was born in 1968 as well as that aircraft was made in 1968 is what you consider a dis then I suggest you look up the definition of dis. I in no way dissed the aircraft, merely pointing out a fact.
But since you want to revert to name calling because I have a different opinion that some old timer who seems bitter because he can't pass a medical and he's stuck flying LSA then maybe he needs to hang up his wings. He should count himself lucky he's still able to fly these wonderful LSA aircraft that many of us here on the LIGHT SPORT forum know and love.
Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
Actually, I could pass a 2nd class medical. However, it would require jumping through some hoops that I just as soon avoid. Also, there would be some expensive test required on an annual basis. My friend's Mooney was (he sold it) a beautiful airplane. It was not a pig with lipstick. I love all aircraft. I'm not narrow minded or bigoted toward one type of aircraft or another.
Over the years, I've owned three standard certificated aircraft, each unique in it's own way. I almost bought a SkyCatcher last year, but got cold feet at the last minute and cancelled the deal. I plan to continue to rent for now until I either stop flying or purchase something. I'm on the fence.
Over the years, I've owned three standard certificated aircraft, each unique in it's own way. I almost bought a SkyCatcher last year, but got cold feet at the last minute and cancelled the deal. I plan to continue to rent for now until I either stop flying or purchase something. I'm on the fence.
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Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
OK, folks, everyone's had a chance to voice personal preferences. Now, let's drop it. This thread is about the Vashon. Any discussion about the plane is welcome. Anything else is not.
Remember that there are no bad aircraft - only some that may or may not meet your personal mission or preferences.
Remember that there are no bad aircraft - only some that may or may not meet your personal mission or preferences.
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
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Re: AVweb Video on Vashon Ranger + Aviation Consumer Article
Because many of the LSA can stand in their own right simply as a good airplane. Not everyone flying a LSA is flying under sport pilot privileges.TimTaylor wrote:Not if you're flying with Sport Pilot privileges and no FAA medical or no Basic Med. Otherwise, why fool around with LSA? I definitely would not be flying LSA if I qualified for Basic Med. But thanks for chiming is, as usual.3Dreaming wrote:Yep, and no need to ignore the regulations. If it is allowed by the operating limitations and has the equipment all of what you mentioned is perfectly legal.TimTaylor wrote:OK, then. I guess the rest of us who are Private, Commercial, or ATP with an instrument rating can fly at night and IFR if the plane is so equipped.
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Of course not. But, obviously, my comment was about those who were. I think everyone here except you understand I was saying if people are going to ignore the LSA 1320 pound max gross weight, maybe they would also ignore the restriction on night flying and IFR. Only you didn't understand the point. ALL licensed pilots know they can fully exercise the privileges of their certificate if they have a current medical and are current and the airplane is certified for the activity.
Again, in case you still don't get it, some of us are trying to encourage others to follow all the regulations and not ignore the 1320 pound LSA weight limit.
Again, in case you still don't get it, some of us are trying to encourage others to follow all the regulations and not ignore the 1320 pound LSA weight limit.
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