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Same here! I had few assets to loose by being sued, and I don't like betting against myself (that is after all, what insurance is.) I've saved enough money on various kinds of "insurance" over the years to buy several cars and planes! People drive $30,000 cars with minimal insurance (some only because the law requires it), and then insure a $15,000 Cessna to the max? Go figure!

(But then again, if your driving record ain't that good, maybe plenty of aviation liability insurance is a GOOD thing!)

Sweet sweet bird Gary Looks like you've got a real beauty there...Classic Good Looks(straight tail) ,Attitude(nose in the air from the tail wheel stance) and Determination(150 horses out front)! That Baby's gonna hammer your metal as a pilot and once you tame your Tiger, only the best will have a chance at Clinton in any of the contests!
Hail to Gary!!!

Stop it, David. You're embarrasing me.

I've been working my tail off learning how to tame the beast. I've discovered I enjoy the uncertainty of every landing approach. I had a phenomenal practice crosswind the other day. It was light, only 5-10 kts. It varied from straight 90 degrees to quartering headwind and quartering tail wind. Really kept me on my toes. I flew 3 hours just flying patterns. I had to abort the bouncing wheel landing only twice. More fun than a barrel of monskies! (monkeys??)

It's a humbling undertaking. Just like being a student pilot all over again.

Great fun. Thanks for the compliments on the plane. Kinda like having a beautiful wife. Everyone asks me how did I catch her.

Hey Gary, I guess that's the beauty, mystery and attraction of aviation, the fact that we really don't tame the beast as much as we learn to adapt and live with the Tiger . Sounds like you're getting flyin' practice and dance instruction all in the same hour :. Come time for Clinton, you'll be the Fred Astaire of the Air , the Aviation Sensation that's Dancin' 'cross the Nation .What an absolute blast my friend!!!
P.S. How'd you know we were fun in barrels?

Oh my GAWD, DAVE!!!!

A poet and I didn't know it.

Rhyme time from the motor mouth of the south.

Man.... sumpthin' musta rubbed on ya, Bro. You soundin' a bit DANGEROUS there in the air!!!

Back to the turkey jerky. (Actually, it WAS a storebought bird BEFORE I tried to make Thanksgiving dinner outta it. Never claimed I could cook... but I sho' nuff get to exercise the jaw gnashin' it.)

Gary-
A small suggestion from one who's been there-

DON"T WEAR COWBOY BOOTS WHILE YOU'RE LEARNING!
Been there, done that - two bunnies nailed.

I, myself, have a nice pair of soft-sole moccasins that I wear. Kind'a cold right now, though, and the toes freeze up pretty quick...

My helicopter instructor told me the same thing. I wore cowboy boots the whole time, including my checkride. I've worn pretty much nothing but boots while learning to fly this thing. Once you learn to walk in boots, nothing else compares. Besides, they come in mighty handy when it's time to kick the crap outta something.

Lotsa fun, no matter what you're wearing.

I'm not worthy! I don't even OWN a pair of cowboy boots (yet). I DO have a Stetson though.

It's all in Converse All Stars!

Do you remember that night in Clinton? I didn't figure you would...

Wait 'til this year.

You're a ROTORHEAD? Gary, how could you?

Next, you'll be telling us you were an Officer AND a gentleman!