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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