No matter how rewarding and clean and bright it feels to say, “I’m going for it,” there is always a nagging doubt that maybe, just maybe, this is nuts.
The Financial Learning Curve with New Airplanes
Key Takeaways:
- The author purchased a Beech Premier 1, his dream airplane, but immediately faced significant challenges including a recurring "roll fail" and "speedbrake fail" issue requiring expensive repairs.
- Concurrently, a critical navigation database glitch from Rockwell Collins led to the deletion of thousands of approaches, adding a major operational and safety concern.
- These simultaneous financial and proficiency challenges have led the retired author to question if he "bit off more than he can chew," despite receiving support and maintaining a hopeful, albeit cautious, outlook.
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