Hey everyone,
As many of you know, I have effectively been blowing up two different threads with miscellaneous picture, posts and discussion on aviation related items. Things that I have seen, encountered or done all related to aviation. At the recommendation of another member, I have created a new thread that will follow my exploits regarding my own experiences owning an relatively affordable 1967 Cessna 150G(since 2003), work that I have done (overseen by a licensed A&P), county rental hangar improvements and such.
We have enough members that have a vested interest in aviation that I am hoping that a collection of topics will get added so it could benefit members, like myself, all in hopes of making general aviation better.
So the only hard and fast rule is...."there are no rules". Someone can learn from something, so if you have a topic, question, pic, adventure, whatever it is, post it. Everyone like pictures too..... Topics that I will be asking about are numerous in nature so if you have experiences, good or bad, expertise knowledge, an opinion, please share.
So to kick things off, a little back ground.
After being a career student pilot back in the beginning in 1996, I began and intended to get my single engine land rating. Living in Corona at the time (due to work) I ended up at the Hemet Ryan Airobatic Flight Center where I completed all of my primary training in Citabria's, with a splash of L-19, T-6 and Stearman. Due to a transfer with the State, I t brought me back up to Sacramento where I then continued my tailwheel training at the Natomas Flying Club. Due to it closing, another student who had no business flying tailwheel aircraft ground looped the Decathlon (hot rod with a 160 HP fuel injected, inverted oil system and aileron spades), I had to find other means to complete my rating. It was totally my fault, but I just kinda lingered in the training phase without any real guidance or structure so that is why it took so long. Didn't help with life getting in the way on numerous occasions. In 2003 a local owner was selling a 150 and I figured it would be a good way to get things wrapped up. It was affordable and insurance was easy on the wallet as well. We still own the 150G and I find myself wanting something a bit more sporty.
A pic of the ElDorado County owned rental hangar that we now occupy...... and pay county property tax on. (Welcome to CA folks)
I spent 9 years on a waiting list to get into this. That is why I kinda spruced it up from the dark hole it was.
Here are a couple of current topics I am addressing today.
1) With the advent of technology, tablet apps are a useful tool. Since I haven’t used any to determine which one is best, I have narrowed the field down to two. Foreflight and FlyQ EFB. With that, I am also needing to replace my Gen-1 iPad mini since all of these now require a more modern IOS and Apple is essentially phasing out older devises by no longer supporting the operating systems. I get it, it is just a shot in the arm on cost. There is also the cost of the app subscriptions too. The more bells and whistles, the more money you will spend.
So what are your experiences with the available aviation apps? Did you start out with one and switch to another, if so why and include any 20/20 hindsight. What tablet are you using it on and what are the reasons you chose it, functionality, ease, cost.
2)ADS-B "OUT"
If we elect to keep the plane, we will need to look at this option as well by the deadline of 1-1-2020. At an airframe value of the 150 around 18-20K, it hard to justify the more expensive systems available. Looking at the Uavionics Tailbeacon currently for certified aircraft.
So there you have it. Thanks for reading and Cheers
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