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by bps
Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Searching for an inexpensive aircraft
Replies: 77
Views: 36429

Re: Searching for an inexpensive aircraft

I flew behind a 582 for a good bit until it put me down the second time. The first time was a lower rod bearing failure at 270 hours (just under the 300 TBO). The second time I had a fuel delivery issue on take off (engine sputtered). I am not interested in flying behind a two stroke any more howeve...
by bps
Mon Mar 13, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Senate passes pilot bill of rights 2
Replies: 112
Views: 166375

Re: Senate passes pilot bill of rights 2

Having been using my PP to fly as a Sport Pilot I don't want to try and get a new 3rd Class medical. Just bought a LSA eligible plane I'll stick with flying as a SP. I know of others who are doing the same
by bps
Tue Mar 07, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Arggg nonsensical financing
Replies: 11
Views: 5341

Re: Arggg nonsensical financing

+1 on light stream if you don't use an equity line. 3.24% for 3 years and said before, they aren't a lie holder. You sign that you use the money for the indicated purchase.
by bps
Mon Feb 20, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Delete
Replies: 24
Views: 13318

Re: Have You Ever Considered Quitting Flying

Newbie to this board. I gave up flying twice. First time was a year or two after getting my PP in '99. Started a new business and the cost of flying just wasn't in the budget. Got the itch again in '07, and went the sport pilot route and built a small kit (X-Air Standard). After the second engine ou...