FlyingBunny

what does it take to learn to fly? cost?

and i would go with a 500 ninja or any 600. that way you dont outgrow it right away.. as long as you respect what it'll do you'll be fine..

Flying lessons vary by flight school. I trained at OU and their flight courses were insanely expensive... I don't even recommend them! Each course (Private Pilot, Cross Country, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI, etc etc) were around $5,000 EACH (and prices each year are increasing... this was on top of other college expenses such as room & board, tuition, books.. YUCK). And that doesn't even include "overage" fees if you don't complete the course in the alotted hours you paid for. In other words, I'd find a flight school provided by your local airport to learn. You'll get better attention from your instructor for a fraction of the cost.

you all have some great advice, thanks!! I'm going to try to make it to the Thursday bike night. I work until 8pm so it'll be closer to 9 until I can make it though. Will anyone still be there? I'll keep ya posted on that...

And in response to some previous posts... yes, I am here to learn :-p I took the MSF course and wish it was longer so I could learn some more. I'd love to learn on a sport bike which is why I'm looking into getting a used one in the near future.

hello! I know where Sunbury is! Rode up there with my bf a few weeks ago. Fun back roads to get there from New Albany

scam!! Similar thing happened to a friend selling his car. He was overpaid by $2,000 and was sent a fraudulent check. Beware!

thanks, everyone!! To those in the cbus area: which bike nights do you mostly attend? I'd like to hit one up.. and maybe sit on a bike or two.. I have a weird work schedule but I'll try to work something out.

I broke down and purchased a Flickr account. It's worth it if you are really into photography/sharing your photos. Here's my page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyrisner/

Picasa would be the next best free website. I feel like I've tried 'em all and Flickr is the best. Let me know what you end up using! Also, if you would like a good, free, photo editing tool, try downloading Gimp

I may or may not be watching it right now... :-/

is that socially acceptable? Hey, maybe I can get a Spongebob one now...

totally kidding.......

I saw a MILF plate in Chicago.

took a pic.. can't find it though

Skippy Rolling Hills

hrm...

Take some pointers from these guys if you want to sell your bike!

This video is awesome and cracks me up every time! Very creative!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd6-n7MhVg8

howdy

have fun!!

Oh, and...

hahaha omg, I actually just watched that video a few weeks ago and I couldn't stop watching!!

not to mention Jurassic Park is a sweet movie...

Welcome Fellow pilot.. Why does your avatar show you in the co-pilot/passenger seat?

I wasn't a PIC that day. I flew up to Put in Bay and it was IFR weather so the PIC flying was IFR rated

Your from new albany too. nice.

How much you looking on saving for this bike?

A few grand for now. I'm looking for something used, preferably a sports bike. Not TOO much power so it's easier to learn on...

I like that pic up there!

Thanks for the welcomes, everybody! Please feel free to give me more advice about which bike I should get I really appreciate the input!

Welcome!

I'm jealous as I've secretly always wanted to learn to fly:D

if you love to ride, I'm sure you'll love to to fly. Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Yeah we need to get to a bike night... If we can ever get out of work grrr...

I get off work at 8pm. YOU need to get off work earlier

buy julies?

haha I'm still saving up! I think by the time I have everything saved up she'll have already sold it

I actually live nearby Wings & Rings, so that may actually work out!! I would love to see all the different bikes. I have my heart set on a sports bike. I trained on a cruiser and it just wasn't the right "fit" for me.

hahaha... yes she is a pilot. We went to flight school together so she is legit!

WELCOME Miss Amy!! You did awesome in class! Watch out for these guys... there are some feisty ones here...

hahaha thanks Julie!! I already saw the leg humping smiley... oh boy

You did awesome in the class!! Let me know if you wanna get together sometime! I won't be like the cool kids and have a bike (YET).. but maybe Vinny will cart me around??? LOL

Do you seriously fly too, or is that just a clever ruse?

I used to fly in college, but it's been a while since I have. I really miss it! Time for a new hobby... vroom vroom...

Hello, riders! I'm a super newbie: a newbie to the forum and a newbie to riding.

I'm a friend of juliejuliejulie and just recently completed the MSF course with her. It was the very first time I have EVER ridden a bike (as a 'driver'. I previously just rode on the back of my boyfriend's CBR 600RR... and being a pax just isn't as fun ), and through some trial and error (*coughdroppingthebikecough*) I passed the course and got my endorsement! Woohoo!

I'm here to learn more about bikes, get to know those of you who enjoy riding, and make a few friends here 'n there

I would love to hear from all of you, especially about your riding experiences and tips for a newbie rider like me. Also, any tips on which kind of bike I should purchase would be MUCH APPRECIATED!! I've been told the Ninja 250 is an awesome bike to start out on, so I've been keeping an eye out for those (used ones, of course). Thoughts?