n2otoofast4u
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So the other plane thread turned up that there are FAR more pilots on here than I thought, so going to ask for some input.
I solo'd 20 years ago, then promptly crashed my C-150. I have not flown much since. I recently moved and the commute is MUCH more than I bargained for and there are airports 7 minutes from both my house and my office, so I put into motion getting my PPL once and for all. I am about a month away from taking my final check ride to obtain my PPL with a VFR rating.
I am looking for a daily flyer to use as a commuter, about 65 miles each way. Will it get used for some mild cross country on occasion? Sure, but that is not the main goal here. I want to keep the costs under $100K (would prefer under $75K, but don't want junk). I am really interested in sticking with Experimental to keep the costs down, but not opposed to certified.
My current sights are on an RV-12 (I want side by side seating), Tecnam Eaglet P92 (or similar), and as of late I have really added the Lancair 320 to the list (these are TOP of the price range, but they are a LOT of plane as well.. )
What other do the inmates suggest. My CFI hasn't been a ton of help in this area. He's pretty well pigeon holed to the Cessna 172.
Also- What are you guy running for headsets? My David Clarks from 2 decades ago are ok, but I have to assume there are some really good noise canceling ones now that make flying even more enjoyable.
I solo'd 20 years ago, then promptly crashed my C-150. I have not flown much since. I recently moved and the commute is MUCH more than I bargained for and there are airports 7 minutes from both my house and my office, so I put into motion getting my PPL once and for all. I am about a month away from taking my final check ride to obtain my PPL with a VFR rating.
I am looking for a daily flyer to use as a commuter, about 65 miles each way. Will it get used for some mild cross country on occasion? Sure, but that is not the main goal here. I want to keep the costs under $100K (would prefer under $75K, but don't want junk). I am really interested in sticking with Experimental to keep the costs down, but not opposed to certified.
My current sights are on an RV-12 (I want side by side seating), Tecnam Eaglet P92 (or similar), and as of late I have really added the Lancair 320 to the list (these are TOP of the price range, but they are a LOT of plane as well.. )
What other do the inmates suggest. My CFI hasn't been a ton of help in this area. He's pretty well pigeon holed to the Cessna 172.
Also- What are you guy running for headsets? My David Clarks from 2 decades ago are ok, but I have to assume there are some really good noise canceling ones now that make flying even more enjoyable.