Winni by Air

[Descant]

Originally Posted by joey2665

I'm all for saving time to be at the lake longer and could do it on occasion if I wish but just can't justify and extra 4000.00 for a round trip to save about 6 hours in my head

Assuming two people, that's about $2400 /6 hours, or $400/hour? Buy a new boat for $100000 and use it the average 35 hours per year. Hmmm.
We're just not talking about saving $$ here. Some like to fly, some like to boat and some like...

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Descant

Assuming two people, that's about $2400 /6 hours, or $400/hour? Buy a new boat for $100000 and use it the average 35 hours per year. Hmmm.

We're just not talking about saving $$ here. Some like to fly, some like to boat and some like...

Some like both, like I do. Lol.


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[ITD]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Some like both, like I do. Lol.


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Get your private pilot's license!! It's not nearly that expensive if you fly yourself.

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If it floats, flies or ...

it's cheaper to rent!

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by ITD

Get your private pilot's license!! It's not nearly that expensive if you fly yourself.

I would love to but I am a diabetic


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[Little Bear]

Originally Posted by joey2665

I would love to but I am a diabetic


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You can still get a Class 3 Medical, and fly as a private pilot with diabetes. A bit more documentation and proof that your blood sugar levels are under control, but not impossible by any means.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Little Bear

You can still get a Class 3 Medical, and fly as a private pilot with diabetes. A bit more documentation and proof that your blood sugar levels are under control, but not impossible by any means.

Great to know. Thx. Blood sugar under control for years.


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[Descant]

Or, you can give the gift of flying lessons to a close relative. My wife took a few lessons to build comfort level. If something happened to me, she could get talked down OK. I gave my daughter flying lessons as a graduation present. I stopped flying, but it was still a great joy to sit in the right seat while she drove.

[ITD]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Great to know. Thx. Blood sugar under control for years.


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It's called a special issuance. You'll have to jump through a few hoops but it can be done, especially if you are under good control and have no other complications like eye or cardiac issues. Make sure you get advice before you apply, better to have your information secured before the exam, it makes the process much faster.

[Descant]

Originally Posted by ITD

It's called a special issuance. You'll have to jump through a few hoops but it can be done, especially if you are under good control and have no other complications like eye or cardiac issues. Make sure you get advice before you apply, better to have your information secured before the exam, it makes the process much faster.

AGREE. a flight surgeon, not a PCP.