Tindall2006 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Which would you drop 5grand for? C5 vette btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Pilots license. turbo C5s catch on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 lisence must better investment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 pilot's license would be nice to have. Don't meet many folks who can they say they're qualified to fly a plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Do you have a plane you can regularly fly? If not, turbo the c5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Unless you have way more to spend than 5k on a license, do it. Aviation is stupid expensive after you get your license, and you have to log hours to keep it. Otherwise do the kitt, you'll use it more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I'll sell you my NIB PTK top-mount twin kit sans turbos/waste gates/BOVs for $4,000. All hot parts are Swaintech'd. Includes everything, even the packing peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I've got 40+hrs and 2.5 years towards my private pilot's license. It's a passion, not a product you can just buy in a box: time commitment, classwork, studying, etc... If you really want to be a pilot, you wouldn't be asking this question. (no disrespect, jus'sayin...) Prioritize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Convert steering in Vette to airplane controls, enjoy both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Given enough time I bet you could do both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Lisense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 So I was thinking of going TT last winter/this spring... If you want real power (over 8whp) it's going to be a LOT more than 5k... Almost double that. And more... If you want 500-600whp, I'd go n/a with more displacement (which I did). Or spread the funds out... You can get an ls3 short block for 2500... And some heads for a grand, and some headers if you don't have them... Then spend the rest on other stuff.... Or pilot stuff if you really enjoy flying, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Pilot Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I can't tell you much about a twin turbo Vette, but I have spent around a year and a half of my life in a pilot seat (13,000+ hours). I don't keep that close of tabs on what training costs, but if you can get a Private Pilots license for $5k I'd go for it. I think some flight schools are charging upwards of $10k. It will be very time consuming and starting this time of year can get frustrating because the weather will dictate a lot of when you can actually go flying. If you do decide to go this route. Make sure that you set aside as much time as you can to go flying. When I taught, the best students were the ones that were in the air as often as they could be. It's a lot easier to hammer it out, than take a week or 2 off then come back and play catch-up. Once you've finished, it will be one of the most rewarding accomplishments of your life. Like others have said, there are recurring costs involved. After you get your license it is imperative to continue to fly if you can afford it. The Private Pilots license is mostly a license to learn, continuing to fly allows you to gain more experience and develop your skill. Also, every 2 years you'll need to be checked by a flight instructor for proficiency and a flight physician (pilot medical exam) for as long as you want to stay active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Piloritize. Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criitter7 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I'm 15hrs into my ppl. I enjoy it way more than racing cars. But twin turbo kit is gonna be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I'm curious what ims2's opinion would be... If it were me (and if I had the time and money), I would go with the pilots license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 A pilot license will cost your more than 5k, plan around 10k to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Boost :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 My brother is a instructor. PM me and I can get you info on his rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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