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Post subject: neophyte is an understatement  Posted: 29 Mar 2011, 21:56 |
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Joined: 03/28/11
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Location: macon georgia KMCN
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Hello All
I'm brand new to the aviation world. Both excited and intimedated. At 51 yrs, and an empty nester, I am committed to this new endeavor. Please expect lots questions and advise.
Thanks in Advance
doug
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Post subject: Re: neophyte is an understatement Posted: 29 Mar 2011, 21:58 |
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Welcome Doug, we HAVE answers and we specialize in spending other people's money.  Fire away.
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Post subject: Re: neophyte is an understatement Posted: 29 Mar 2011, 22:00 |
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Joined: 12/12/07
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Company: MBG Properties
Location: Knoxville, TN (KDKX)
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Username Protected wrote: Hello All
I'm brand new to the aviation world. Both excited and intimedated. At 51 yrs, and an empty nester, I am committed to this new endeavor. Please expect lots questions and advise.
Thanks in Advance
doug Well, Doug, buy a Bonanza and start enjoying life just a bit more. You will never regret it...I promise.
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Post subject: Re: neophyte is an understatement Posted: 29 Mar 2011, 22:08 |
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Joined: 03/28/11
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Location: macon georgia KMCN
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I'm well into my training phase. A purchase or trade is # 1 on my agenda now.
doug
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Post subject: Re: neophyte is an understatement Posted: 30 Mar 2011, 23:29 |
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Joined: 03/28/11
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Location: macon georgia KMCN
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Thanks Keith
Jeff Helm sound like a fellow I went to college with. Originally from Jesup?
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Post subject: Re: neophyte is an understatement Posted: 31 Mar 2011, 14:03 |
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Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC (KCRE)
Aircraft: 1978 Bonanza V35B
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Username Protected wrote: Thanks Keith
Jeff Helm sound like a fellow I went to college with. Originally from Jesup? Not sure, but he's a great instructor! I think he's still out of Macon Downtown.
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Post subject: Re: neophyte is an understatement Posted: 31 Mar 2011, 14:51 |
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Username Protected wrote: Learn from my mistake, at 51 buy your last airplane first; go straight to the Bonanza and skip the Sundowner. YMMV Best advice a NOOB can ever get. Welcome!
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Post subject: Re: neophyte is an understatement Posted: 31 Mar 2011, 19:21 |
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Username Protected wrote: Both excited and intimedated. Doug at 51 you are indeed "timedated"!
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