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Old 07-18-2019 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MadDogMikeATL
Not at all, but thanks for coming up with the worst-possible motivation and attributing it to me based on nothing whatsoever.

The truth is, airline pilots have an entirely different perspective on GA and reasons to fly vs GA-only pilots. For example, I'm considering ownership of a small plane for family trips, and the calculus on owning and operating one's own airplane is completely different for airline pilots considering (a) we can always fall back on non-rev or reduced-priced tickets (assuming your airline goes to that destination) and (b) we're not doing it just for "stick time," as we get plenty of that at work.

So, I'm interested in discussing GA with others who have the same considerations, such as...

- When does it make sense for you to fly your own plane vs your airline? (In terms of the mission, the weather, cost, etc.)
- Considering we all get to fly far more capable planes at work, why do you own/fly light airplanes?
- Just because you can / just want your own plane?
- Fun flying - aerobatics, seaplane, STOL, etc?
- Travel - alternative to airline?
- Travel - alternative to driving?
- Travel to places your airline doesn't fly?
- Other (explain)
Plenty of Technology at work. I am currently thinking about a J3 with no electric except a starter. Just look out the window or door and try to stay below 1000’. I want to circumnavigate the U.S. in it.
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