John in Ontario
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John in Ontario added a post in a topic WTB: MkIV
The short "official training program" is why I want to buy the plane before I take the lessons. It can only help if my training is in the plane that I will ultimately be flying. It seems crazy to me that after 20 hrs of total air time, they let you loose with license in hand!! A friend of mine has a Rans Courier TD, so I can get lots of "unofficial" training between lessons and lots of co-pilot time before I really fly solo. I can likely save a few bucks in lesson cost in my own plane, but I don't really care about that....i just want as much seat time as possibe in the plane I will fly.
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John in Ontario added a post in a topic WTB: MkIV
I fully expect it to be a very long road before I can solo, and that's just fine. It's all part of the process and the fun. I would appreciate it if you guys keep your eyes open if something comes available.
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John in Ontario added a post in a topic WTB: MkIV
The question of Avid vs Kitfox is not a big deal for me, but the cost of a decent KFIV is definitely beyond what my wife will tolerate. I think the MKIV is a nice balance of cost and functionality. As always, if the wife isn't happy, it doesn't matter how good a deal it is, nobody will win..
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John in Ontario added a post in a topic WTB: MkIV
Thanks for the input with respect to flight time and tail draggers. I have the good fortune of having an experienced pilot friend with a Rans courier tail dragger and he has provided lots of informal training. I'm not suggesting that I am ready for this, far from it, but I have a good hands on pilot to co-pilot with me long after my for Al training has finished.
It's very likely that I will start training in a local tricycle gear and move to my own plane when I have more skills and confidence. My objective at this point is to acquire the plane that I will ultimately fly so that a component of my training can be in my own plane.
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John in Ontario added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it
WTB: MkIVHi all,
Well after kicking the tires for a few years I have finally convinced my wife to let me get a small plane and licence. I am a true "newbie" with zero hours.
I am looking for a simple, well built MKIV (or equivalent) with a rotax 582 (I know 2-stroke motors pretty well and I can't afford a 912).
I live in Southwestern Ontario (about an hour from Buffalo), so anything within 8-10 hour drive would be ideal, but willing to go a little further for the right plane. I have been trolling on Barnstormers, but if any pending plane sales are out there, let me know.
The plane must be registered and currently flying.
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