Flew a couple of times recently...played tag with JMR at Brenham and Caldwell, then took Chris on a night flight.

I'd still like an excuse for a longer cross-country, one that required some planning.

Went and looked at kit helicopters last night: rotorway and helicycle are two name brands. The Rotorway is $65K complete (except avionics) and takes 300-400 hours to assemble.

Not sure where I am on the hangar list, but that may determine when I start an RV. I'm saving money, have around $3000 so far, plus around $4000 in a tax return and maybe $9500 for the Cabrio gives me $16500.