So the airport I fly at has a Stearman available for solo rental; $195/hr and they require $100k in hull insurance.
I flew it for a high performance signoff last summer and of course it was amazing. My friend who signed me off said Id just need one more flight before I was good to go which makes it tempting to make the jump and pay the $1000 for the required insurance and get checked out.
But ouch. $1000 + $195/hr is a lot plus Ive only got 40hrs t/w time, all in pretty easy taildraggers (Cub, Champ, T-craft and Citabria)
Its a stupid question, but what do yall think? Take the opportunity to enjoy the Stearman time, or stick with the Cubs? Am I safe with that little t/w time? (were limited to landings there at the 150' wide grass home field). I know not everyone gets the chance to rent one. Flights would probably be mostly rides.
I flew it for a high performance signoff last summer and of course it was amazing. My friend who signed me off said Id just need one more flight before I was good to go which makes it tempting to make the jump and pay the $1000 for the required insurance and get checked out.
But ouch. $1000 + $195/hr is a lot plus Ive only got 40hrs t/w time, all in pretty easy taildraggers (Cub, Champ, T-craft and Citabria)
Its a stupid question, but what do yall think? Take the opportunity to enjoy the Stearman time, or stick with the Cubs? Am I safe with that little t/w time? (were limited to landings there at the 150' wide grass home field). I know not everyone gets the chance to rent one. Flights would probably be mostly rides.
