John in Ontario

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  1. John in Ontario added a post in a topic WTB: MkIV   

     
    The short "official training program" is why I want to buy the plane before I take the lessons.  It can only help if my training is in the plane that I will ultimately be flying.  It seems crazy to me that after 20 hrs of total air time, they let you loose with license in hand!!  A friend of mine has a Rans Courier TD, so I can get lots of "unofficial" training between lessons and lots of co-pilot time before I really fly solo.  I can likely save a few bucks in lesson cost in my own plane, but I don't really care about that....i just want as much seat time as possibe in the plane I will fly.
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  2. John in Ontario added a post in a topic WTB: MkIV   

    I fully expect it to be a very long road before I can solo, and that's just fine. It's all part of the process and the fun. I would appreciate it if you guys keep your eyes open if something comes available.
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  3. John in Ontario added a post in a topic WTB: MkIV   

    The question of Avid vs Kitfox is not a big deal for me, but the cost of a decent KFIV is definitely beyond what my wife will tolerate. I think the MKIV is a nice balance of cost and functionality. As always, if the wife isn't happy, it doesn't matter how good a deal it is, nobody will win..

    John
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  4. John in Ontario added a post in a topic WTB: MkIV   

    Thanks for the input with respect to flight time and tail draggers. I have the good fortune of having an experienced pilot friend with a Rans courier tail dragger and he has provided lots of informal training. I'm not suggesting that I am ready for this, far from it, but I have a good hands on pilot to co-pilot with me long after my for Al training has finished.

    It's very likely that I will start training in a local tricycle gear and move to my own plane when I have more skills and confidence. My objective at this point is to acquire the plane that I will ultimately fly so that a component of my training can be in my own plane.

    john
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  5. John in Ontario added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    WTB: MkIV
    Hi all, 
     
    Well after kicking the tires for a few years I have finally convinced my wife to let me get a small plane and licence.  I am a true "newbie" with zero hours.
     
    I am looking for a simple, well built MKIV (or equivalent) with a rotax 582 (I know 2-stroke motors pretty well and I can't afford a 912).
     
    I live in Southwestern Ontario (about an hour from Buffalo), so anything within 8-10 hour drive would be ideal, but willing to go a little further for the right plane.  I have been trolling on Barnstormers, but if any pending plane sales are out there, let me know.
     
    The plane must be registered and currently flying.
     
    john
     
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