What is too much Airplane? Are you considering upgrading the aircraft you rent or pondering purchasing a new plane to carry all of your friends and family? Well with a more complex and larger airplane come some considerations especially if the airplane you are considering is too much pane for you.

As with all of our hobbies, we tend to want the biggest and “best” but sometimes smaller and adequate fulfill our needs and are more in line with our skill level. Today we will discuss how you can tell if you are considering or have “Too Much Airplane”

Joining me today to discuss this topic are Bill English, Leslie Caubble, James Spearman, and Russ Roslewski.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight:

How much is too much airplane?
What to consider. Can you find training? (unique airplane)
Costs – insurance, mx, training
Does that fit in my hangar?
Skill
Talent and Training
Convenience
Balance your plans and abilities
Type-specific training vs endorsements
Insurance –https://bwifly.com/aircraft-insurance/insurance-factors-when-transitioning-into-a-complex-aircraft/

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

Carl – https://metarmaps.com/

Bill – https://www.flyingmag.com/guides/best-pulse-oximeter-for-pilots/

Leslie – AOPA’s “Transitioning to Other Airplanes” free online course. Also qualifies for WINGS credit.
https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses/transitioning-to-other-airplanes

James – FireFrost – Aircraft Fire Safety Systems https://flyfirefrost.com

Russ – The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande https://amzn.to/3LJ3yUR

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For the first time since 2001 aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s history flew over the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the National Celebration of Aviation. Part of this flyover was our very own Bill English who is here today to discuss this historic event.

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by STEM Flights, a national nonprofit organization that connects Middle and High School students with volunteer Pilot Mentors to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). They inspire America’s youth to pursue STEM and aviation careers with a unique flight experience.

To find out more about STEM Flights listen to episode 388 where Carley Walker describes the benefits of becoming involved with STEM Flights as a volunteer or participant.

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Cruise Flight:

History of the event
Preparing for the flyover.
What was it like to fly in the event
Where they can find more about the event and photos.
Future flyovers?

After Landing Checklist:

Picks of The Week:

Carl – https://www.youtube.com/live/vpSaYYcljIk?si=4SW4s-JWVfr-ZhZK – LIVE DC Flyover – AOPA’s National Celebration of General Aviation

Bill – https://www.washingtonfrz.com/Washingtonfrz.com.html

Leslie – https://www.flybackcountryusa.com/
Free User Waypoints download for ForeFlight of fly-in restaurants around the U.S. and Canada.

Links:
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/may/14/dc-flyover-pireps

https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/05/22/a-capital-day-for-a-flyover/

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