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Greetings from Chicago
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:32 pm
by hopmeamadeus
Well, western 'burbs in any case. I started off the normal PPL route, then long story short, found SPL might be a better fit. I did a quick intro flight in a Remos out of KARR and MAN was it fun. Just felt a lot more like the true spirit of flying than driving around a 40-50 year old Cessna. It's a bit of a trip to get out there, but there don't seem to be a lot of sport options in close, and having the tower certainly adds greatly to the education. Anyway, been lurking for a while and noticed a few Chicagoland area pilots here, so just wanted to send a quick shout out.
Keep that right rudder in!
Re: Greetings from Chicago
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:10 pm
by Wm.Ince
Welcome to the forum!
A great place to share and learn.
Re: Greetings from Chicago
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:04 am
by chicagorandy
Welcome, lots of great advice and great people here. Enjoy your journey.
Re: Greetings from Chicago
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 7:05 am
by Warmi
Welcome.
You also have
http://www.sportpilotchicago.com/ - these guys are flying Evektor low-wing planes.
I did my training at KARR with Dave back in 2017 and as you said, you get a lot of experience flying around fairly busy D class airport.
When I fly around I still often hear N448RA buzzing all over the place
Re: Greetings from Chicago
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:52 am
by hopmeamadeus
Thanks all. Warmi, thanks for the heads up on SPC. It's a bit farther afield, but I'd certainly like to give the Evektor a try - from my research it looks like a great airplane.
Re: Greetings from Chicago
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 11:19 am
by drseti
hopmeamadeus wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:52 am
I'd certainly like to give the Evektor a try - from my research it looks like a great airplane.
I started my flight school a dozen years ago with a single SportStar. It worked so well for me that I bought another one in 2015. I find it an ideal trainer (robust, affordable, and maintainable). It's also fun to fly!
Re: Greetings from Chicago
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:50 pm
by Warmi
drseti wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 11:19 am
hopmeamadeus wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:52 am
I'd certainly like to give the Evektor a try - from my research it looks like a great airplane.
I started my flight school a dozen years ago with a single SportStar. It worked so well for me that I bought another one in 2015. I find it an ideal trainer (robust, affordable, and maintainable). It's also fun to fly!
2 Evektor planes and now a Bristell …. living the life , I guess.