Comment on "How many hours did you fly a Trike in 2013--- NOT a competition, just a poll. Student flying counts too!!"
I completed approximately 140 hours in 2013 and am still looking forward to my...;I've been told the average pilot flies 50 hours annually. For those that...cross country, do you find you do more flying hours than before you got your cros...Comment on "How many engine outs have you had? Rough engine precautionary landings do not count, unless the prop is gone, then count that as an engine out. Running out of gas counts too. After voting, confess your sins. Everyone should have a story to share."
Statistically speaking, rather than percentages of people who've had E/O's (likely to be most), can I suggest a ratio of E/O's to hours flown (or average hours to E/O's) might better highlight the need for in-flight contingency planning.Comment on "How many hours did you fly a Trike in 2013--- NOT a competition, just a poll. Student flying counts too!!"
I have just tallied up my hours from 1st January 2013 to 1st January 2014 and my total hours were 933.2. Bugger I went over the normal amount for a year. Sorry...Comment on "How many hours did you fly a Trike in 2013--- NOT a competition, just a poll. Student flying counts too!!"
XC Triker, As it turns out, my hours were split almost in half between XC a...ircle back. That usually requires 2 to 3 hours depending on wind and whether...side trips on my way back that racked up many hours. I think you are go...