Thanks for the advise.

I already replied to Chris K privately with this, but I'll repeat it publicly.

I "finally got" is as of May. I've heard about the difficulties of flying into AVX and have an instructor scheduled to go with me. We'll probably do a few take-offs and landings, and of course eat some buffalo burgers.

Also, everyone, thanks for the advise on the PFDs. I'm leaning to the Stearns Aviation vest, and loading it with equipment that I already own, including an ACR PLB, and pretty much duplicate Doug's vest.

Further comments will still be appreciated.

Thanks again.

Seth