I wish "New Endorsement" meant that I was getting paid to fly the plane above. In this case, it specifies additional privileges obtained through training. Any plane with a hp rating above 200 is considered "high performance". If you want to fly one then you need to obtain a formal High Performance Endorsement from a flight instructor. The plane above is C182R and runs with a 230hp. Compared to a Skyhawk (C172) it's bigger, heavier, faster, more stable AND drops like a rock when you pull the power.
I finished this endorsement on Tuesday and it feels good. I like the plane, it stays where you want it and tends to have less thrash in windy conditions. The power settings are something to watch, especially on short final. Too slow can induce a stall too early that drops the nose "right now" that could collapse the nose gear. Nose gear collapse means a prop strike and an immediate required engine pull and overhaul, regardless of damage, and a minimum $30K price tag. These comments are for me as a reminder that "low and slow" makes for a bad and expensive day.
That said, it's very manageable and I'm looking forward to flying it. I'm accepting donations and sponsorships.
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Congrats on the new ENDORSEMENT! Now you just need to borrow that flying machine and fly up to central Wisconsin.
That would be nice and I would do it in a heartbeat. The limit for the CAP region I'm in is MD, WV, DC, VA, NC and SC.
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