Recent content by BlackGTS

Went yesterday and saw zero Commanders. Walked 6.17 miles while there over 6 hours and saw a lot. Only spent about $200 so it was a GREAT day. Oh, and the Blue Angels were doing their thing directly overhead for over an hour. I'm kinda spoiled because I live 15 minutes from the field and the...

Re: And ANOTHER new member! Oh yeah. I grew up in Lakeland with S&F and only live about 15 minutes away (by car). The only downside is that I now have a blueberry farm and S&F is smack dab in the middle of our harvest season. Only got to go for about 3 hours last year. Ron

Re: And ANOTHER new member! You mean, lack of time and lack of ratings? LOL Yes, I was surprised with the quote. Ron

Re: And ANOTHER new member! Thanks for the info and advice. I have about 70 hours and got a quote that I can live with for insurance. Actually it was a lot less than I thought it would be ($1,395). That's about double what the Cessna was but I had zero hours when I got that policy. I plan...

Hey Y'all Like most here, I have been a fan of the Commander for quite a while and am in the process of searching for one now. Been a visitor on the site for a bit and just upgraded to a paying member so I must be serious, right? I bought a C-150 last August to get my ticket in and just got it...

Re: New to the site and Commanders Can't believe they would use a complex aircraft in ANY part of a PPL. Doesn't make much sense to me. BTW, I am training in a C-150 and the plane tied down next to me is a 112. Always make it a point to walk over and check it out. Good luck with your training...