Flying Spyders

[Jester]

Was an airplane driver for years, mostly in Bonanzas. Last rides were different: one had a Rotax motor, was a Grob 103 SL motor glider. The other was a Cameron N77 Hot Air Balloon. Most recently, a friend took me for a ride in his biplane. hyea: Absolutely loved it. Was like riding the Spyder in the air!!!!!!
Hold private SEL, Commercial Lighter Than Air.

 

[northramp]

Private, with instrument and multi engine ratings.. flying for 40 years .. spyder in hanger next to A 36 Bonanza....
:congrats:

 

[Oldmanzues]

i flew dustoff in Viet Nam not pilot but as crew chief

Still a hard job. Thank you.TET 68
Oldmanzues

 

[TonyMac]

Wanted to prove to myself after 20 years in Air Force that I could learn to fly. Finished ground school and took lessons at the local Aero Club in Cessna 172s up through solo, cross country, night flights, etc. Passed the FAA written and was up to practical standards on most maneuvers when work caught up. At that point I'd already soloed cross country and had proven I could do it. That and it is pretty expensive.

One thing I did get out of that training was, unless you can dedicate a significant amount of hours each month to staying current and proficient, you really don't belong in a cockpit let alone taking along passengers.

I really do appreciate the skill it takes to pilot a plane and once work slows down (retire) I want to take up a cheaper version of flying such as powered ultralights or para planes.

Cheers!

 

[boborgera]

i flew dustoff in Viet Nam not pilot but as crew chief

I was an RTO, In 66 might have called you a few times.
I did a lot of time in Huey's, 44 years ago man time flies.

 

[RTSLew]

I own and fly a Cessna 310Q (around 100 hrs /yr.) N7760Q purchased in 1991, Colemill conversion in 2004 to 300hp io/550's, garmin 530, 330 etc. Spyder is almost as much fun and a lot less expensive!

 

[Rando]

Michigan get together in Gregory?

Any interest in a group get together for a day of Spyder Flying (soaring)?

Sandhill Soaring Club Glider Rides

 

[1BLACKSPYDER]

Have worked as a corp. pilot flying a 550 Citation. Did a little air taxi work. Also worked as a flight instructor for many years flying lots of different aircraft.
Still like flying the :spyder2: the best!!!
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[wildbill6565]

My wife and I have our Private but due to cost only FLY our Spyders now!

 

[napper39]

lets fly:2thumbs: