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High Wing vs. Low Wing

aprivatepilot11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

This is an overview of all the pros and cons I’ve heard about choosing a high-wing plane like a Cessna or a Cub versus a low-wing GA airplane like a Piper Cherokee or Grumman Tiger. I will also give my honest opinion based on flying both types of planes. Fuel Management High wings have an…

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How Much Should I Fly?

aprivatepilot2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

How Much Should I Fly? This is what I was asking myself a year or so ago. Becoming a pilot is great and you are full of vigor but if you’re flying for fun and not for a career you have less motivation to keep the same pace. There’s also a concern of getting out…

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Commuting by Small Plane, Is It Worth It?

aprivatepilot2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Owning and operating a small plane like a Cessna, Piper or Cirrus is an amazing experience and completely worth doing as a hobby if it’s something you can afford but what about commuting? Is it worth trying to fly for travel instead of driving or commercial aviation? Let’s take a look. Cost to Fly Commercial…

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