New Plane - Old(er) Pilot

Mmcdaniel33Mmcdaniel33
in Show and Tell: Say Hello and Show Us What You Fly

After a 29 year absence I realized that with the kids and salary both "grown", I could once again start flying! I'm an avid boater and keep a 37' Express Cruiser on Lake Guntersville, on the Tennessee River at Goosepond, Scottsboro Alabama. After a long and frustrating search nationwide for a Piper Warrior or Archer I finally found one in my own back yard and bought it.

My journey back to flying (with a 21 year old CFI, excellent and very patient!) has been fun so far with 6 hours newly under my belt. I'm also waiting for the FAA to rule on my special issuance which all three of the AME's that I've transitioned through on that whole SI journey say is between 95-99% likely to be fully approved. Of course, if it isn't, I'll stop being a pilot and flip this beautiful 1978 Piper Warrior II!

But I plan to be flying this beauty on my own in a few short weeks.

My background was learning in a Beechcraft Sport, then several years of C150/C172 flying. First Piper flight was a few months ago in a rental for my re-discovery flight. Loved the plane!

So, hi everyone!

Comments

  • Mmcdaniel33Mmcdaniel33

    More pictures!

  • griff390griff390
    Love it, and welcome back to flying! We have something in common; '78 Warriors. Before mine was repainted, both of our birds had the same paint scheme and colors too.

    Your plane is beautiful, and it's really nice to hear about pilots like yourself getting back into flying!

    Here's a link (on this forum) to my before/after pics.

    https://piperowner.org/talk/discussion/154201/its-amazing-what-a-coat-of-paint-will-do-before-after#latest

    Jim "Doc Griff" Griffin
    PA28 - 161
    Chicago area

  • Scott ShererScott Sherer

    Thanks Griff and welcome back to aviation. You've come to the best place to regain your flying and ownership knowledge. Make sure you look at my webinar for new owners. Here's a link: https://piperowner.org/webinar-what-every-arrow-owner-needs-to-know-by-scott-sherer/

    Scott Sherer
    Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot

  • MikeJJMikeJJ
    Welcome back and to Piper aircraft! Fingers crossed on your SI but sounds like all is going well. Thankfully, it did for me. You might look into a transition to Basic Med before the SI expires. If possible, it could save you some bucks each year for extra fuel!

    Regards,

    Mike
    • Michael Jay Jones (MikeJJ)
    • Piper Owners Aviation Director, Forum Moderator, Author
    • Commercial, Instrument, CFI - Airplane
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    • FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot
    • 50+ years in aviation, and still learning!


  • greygoosegreygoose

    Welcome back to flying. Good looking Warrior.

  • Mmcdaniel33Mmcdaniel33

    Thanks guys for the welcome. I will view the webinar and look at the pictures. Today is a beautiful day to fly but I'm going to give my CFI Thanksgiving day off (of course!). Good day to take the kids to see dad's new plane!

  • TMcCArcherTMcCArcher

    Welcome, Beautiful plane, I had a Warrior and now have an Archer II.
    Have a great time!!!
    TMcC

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