the "not worthy of it's own thread" thread

ArrowFlyer86 said:
My teacher friend told me she held an election in her classroom to teach kids (6 years old) about voting.

On the ballot: lunch
Candidates: pasta vs cheeseburgers

Despite the lobbying dollars behind Big Pasta, the cheeseburgers won on account of "they taste better".

If only our elections could be so civilized!


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(I got the photo as proof of voting security and integrity)
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I'd be the kid writing in cookies.
 
AvNavCom said:
I got an AARP mailer the other day, inviting me to sign up for various things. Dude, I'm still in my forties! At least have the respect to wait until I hit the half-century mark before shilling your wares!
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I got my first mailer a few days after my 16th birthday, and I used to get twice-yearly mailers until I moved. I thought it would be hilarious to attempt to sign up and see if they'd let a 16-21 year old get an AARP membership, but I didn't have the disposable income at the time to cover the check in case they actually let me sign up so I will never know...
 
AvNavCom said:
I got an AARP mailer the other day, inviting me to sign up for various things. Dude, I'm still in my forties! At least have the respect to wait until I hit the half-century mark before shilling your wares!
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@SkyChaser and I have been individually getting those since our early twenties.
 
SkyChaser said:
I got my first mailer a few days after my 16th birthday, and I used to get twice-yearly mailers until I moved. I thought it would be hilarious to attempt to sign up and see if they'd let a 16-21 year old get an AARP membership, but I didn't have the disposable income at the time to cover the check in case they actually let me sign up so I will never know...
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I suspect as long as you’ve got the money, they’d probably take it.
 
Do you stream your TV? If so, they know your age. Wait until you get the "Pre Planning the Celebration of Life" ads......

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DaleB said:
I suspect as long as you’ve got the money, they’d probably take it.
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Imagine all the compliments you'd get when you show your AARP card. "Oh my, you don't look a day over 50! What's your secret?"
 
SNOW DAY.!!! NO SCHOOL.!!! :rollercoaster:

Woke up to almost a 1/2 inch of snow on the ground and still falling. Forecast to have another 3 or so inches.

Reason for closing the schools.??

The city blew through it's budget and has no money to run the plows.

County roads where I live look good so far.
 
Doing AD research on my engine. This one doesn't apply to mine (not turbocharged), but the method of compliance tickled me:

To prevent crankshaft failure, which could result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure and possible forced landing, do the following:​
  • LTIO-540 Engines, TIO-540 Engines, Rated at 300 HP or Greater
    (a) If your engine SN is listed in Table 1 of Lycoming Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 552, dated August 16, 2002, remove the crankshaft before further flight.
    (b) If your engine SN is listed in Table 2 of this AD, do the following; Table 2 follows:
    • (1) Contact Lycoming, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, U.S.A.; telephone (570) 323-6181, within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) to arrange for a crankshaft material test.
      (2) Operation of the engine beyond 10 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or while the material is being tested is not permitted.
      (3) If your crankshaft fails the material testing, remove the crankshaft before further flight.
      (4) If your crankshaft passes the material testing, the crankshaft may be returned to service.

  • (c) If your engine SN is listed in Table 3 of this AD, do the following; Table 3 follows:
    • (1) Contact Lycoming, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, U.S.A.; telephone (570) 323-6181, contact Lycoming, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, U.S.A.; telephone (570) 323-6181 within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier, to arrange for a crankshaft material test.
      (2) Operation of the engine beyond 50 hours TIS or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier, or while the material is being tested is not permitted.
      (3) If your crankshaft fails the material testing, remove the crankshaft before further flight.
      (4) If your crankshaft passes the material testing, the crankshaft may be returned to service.
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Crankshafts are overrated anyway.
 
So I just bought an airplane (first one) and I’m going to have a lot of questions here in the future. Appreciate you guys helping.

I have two Garmin GNS 430 waas. The owner showed me how to update them but not which subscriptions to get. He had Jeppessen. But does it make more sense to get a Garmin subscription? Does it make any difference? I have a Jeppessen toggle that he gave me for the data card. Can I use that toggle to update Garmin as well or do I only get to Jeppessen?
 
Congratulations! What did you buy? And pictures of course are needed to show it off.
 
WDD said:
Congratulations! What did you buy? And pictures of course are needed to show it off.
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Thank you It’s a Cessna 182R.. I posted some picture in this thread here

www.pilotsofamerica.com

So I bought a C182 - what now?

A few weeks ago I posted asking for advice on which plane to buy - 30s, family, hobby. Cessna 182 was the most common answer. Now I am in contract for an R model, which I have test flown and like. Pre buy is this weekend. Provided all goes well it will close next week or early week after...
www.pilotsofamerica.com www.pilotsofamerica.com
 
Nice looking plane! I read more of that tread. Agree - skip the repaint, just spend $2000 or so to have someone clean, polish, and ceramic coat it and you’ll be good for several years.

I’d have my mechanic not only work on all - if any - items from the pre buy as well as give it a deep inspection - you might uncover a few things.

As far as your 430W updates, it depends on if you do a lot or any IFR, or are planning to. If IFR is in your future, and you’re keeping this plane for a while, IMHO bite the bullet and swap one of the 430s for a GTN650 xi.
 
WDD said:
Nice looking plane! I read more of that tread. Agree - skip the repaint, just spend $2000 or so to have someone clean, polish, and ceramic coat it and you’ll be good for several years.

I’d have my mechanic not only work on all - if any - items from the pre buy as well as give it a deep inspection - you might uncover a few things.

As far as your 430W updates, it depends on if you do a lot or any IFR, or are planning to. If IFR is in your future, and you’re keeping this plane for a while, IMHO bite the bullet and swap one of the 430s for a GTN650 xi.
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Thanks - I didn’t really give just getting the plane polished and coated but think that is indeed the route I will go near term

In regards to the upgrade - any clue how much it would cost? I was in the process of my IR training and would like to stay IFR proficient and be open to flying in different weather. I was planning on just getting my training done hear near term and then upgrade to a better gps down the road
 
I hear you. But if you’re keeping the plane for a while you might as well get it now and enjoy it, as well as become proficient using it.

Heck - you probably have a wait time for it anyway - get in line now.

I would reach out to several avionics shops and get quotes. Where are you located? Might get some recommendations from others to ask for quotes.

Cost? $15-20k? I’d have to dig up my paper work to be more accurate. (In Dec Im getting a GTN 650xi, a couple of G275s, and a GFC 500 AP.)
 
WDD said:
Cost? $15-20k? I’d have to dig up my paper work to be more accurate. (In Dec Im getting a GTN 650xi, a couple of G275s, and a GFC 500 AP.)
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The unit itself is currently 14 AMUs. Half that again to get it installed would be my guess, based on recent experience.

Edit: 5 isn't 4
 
Depending on other desired options, IFD440 would be slide in replacements for your GNS430W-no wiring work required. They run ~$14k each.
 
Nikhiln25 said:
In regards to the upgrade - any clue how much it would cost?
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AvNavCom said:
The unit itself is currently 14 AMUs. Half that again to get it installed would be my guess, based on recent experience.
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I've been seeing 50%-100% of parts, so $21k-$28k range
Tom J said:
Depending on other desired options, IFD440 would be slide in replacements for your GNS430W-no wiring work required. They run ~$14k each.
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If you the GPS/NAV/COM is the only thing you want to upgrade, this is definitely more cost conscious by a longshot. If you are going to pop in a bunch of other shiny new Garmin boxes into the panel, then the decision becomes harder.

But I'll offer a counter opinion: Either a GTN or a IFD doesn't give you any more raw capability than a 430W. What they do give you is a lot nicer experience. If you already have a lot of GNS proficiency, I'd wait until something breaks before thinking about an upgrade.
 
Eh. Having used both a GNS 430W and GTN 650xi, it’s significantly more than “a nicer experience” IMHO. But YMMV
 
WDD said:
Eh. Having used both a GNS 430W and GTN 650xi, it’s significantly more than “a nicer experience” IMHO. But YMMV
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But still no more raw capability. And I wouldn't doubt if there are some real old-timers that would disagree about the GTN being nicer, either.
 
Some would also say the GNS430 is no better and capable than ADF and Loran LOL.
 
WDD said:
Some would also say the GNS430 is no better and capable than ADF and Loran LOL.
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ADF and Loran won't get you an ILS, LOC, VOR, LNAV or LPV approach. Nor will it allow you talk to to ATC.

So a GTN can get you in or out of which airport/airspace that a 430W cannot?
 
<sigh> another small device powerd by a small engine bites the dust. I guess I just not good taking care of the small 2-stroke engine when it uses fuel contaminated by ethanol. :-(

The good news is that I'm able to switch (no pun) to a battery-powered device - the yard is small enough and battery-powered devices have improved enough
 
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asicer said:
So a GTN can get you in or out of which airport/airspace that a 430W cannot?
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Ah, I see your point. The GNS 430W will of course still get you an LPV approach just like the GTN.

For me however, “capabilities” also include being able to control inputs via a touch screen, brighter and clearer screen/images, faster inputs, etc. These lead to less time and bandwidth on the navigator and more on flying.

So my opinion is that the GTN is much better to fly with than the GNS, but I’d have no problem being in the right seat with you as you flew an approach with your GNS.
 
If I get my commercial rating and retire in my mid-50s, would there actually be anyone that would hire me? To fly an aircraft, not just empty the lavs...
I'd have no turbine time, probably little if any twin time. Most likely under 1000 hours as well. No military background.
 
UngaWunga said:
If I get my commercial rating and retire in my mid-50s, would there actually be anyone that would hire me? To fly an aircraft, not just empty the lavs...
I'd have no turbine time, probably little if any twin time. Most likely under 1000 hours as well. No military background.
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It all depends on what the hiring climate is at the time. In down times, maybe not, but if the airlines are hiring, someone is going to scoop you up to fill a seat.
 
UngaWunga said:
If I get my commercial rating and retire in my mid-50s, would there actually be anyone that would hire me? To fly an aircraft, not just empty the lavs...
I'd have no turbine time, probably little if any twin time. Most likely under 1000 hours as well. No military background.
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Looking for a job just to keep busy, get some gas money, or looking for a full time "this can pay the mortgage" job?

You're not going to fly for Delta without an ATP and of course a lot more than 1000 hours. If you get a lot more turbine and twin time, maybe for something like Wheels Up (if they're still around).

If you just want a fun job to keep busy, you could do sky diver work, etc. And if you have a compete mid life crisis, get an RV and become a traveling crop duster!
 
UngaWunga said:
If I get my commercial rating and retire in my mid-50s, would there actually be anyone that would hire me? To fly an aircraft, not just empty the lavs...
I'd have no turbine time, probably little if any twin time. Most likely under 1000 hours as well. No military background.
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with a name like ungawunga they'd be crazy NOT to hire you
 
UngaWunga said:
f I get my commercial rating and retire in my mid-50s, would there actually be anyone that would hire me? To fly an aircraft,
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One word....Alaska.

I went there for my first job with 900 hours, just enough twin time to get the certificate and no turbine time..

Summer jobs are usually more fun.
 
Today's flight (at least as per FlightAware)
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One would think that being deep in the heart of the Mode C veil of death, coverage would be pretty good. OTOH, the next dry land to the East of this is Canada...
 
Dave Theisen said:
It all depends on what the hiring climate is at the time. In down times, maybe not, but if the airlines are hiring, someone is going to scoop you up to fill a seat.
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Not interested in the airlines or self loading cargo flying. Listening to all those people complaining about my flying... nah.
 
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UngaWunga: Maybe you could get one of those jobs down in Papua New Guinea - I'm guessing there's always a demand for pilots there - ?
 
UngaWunga said:
Not interested in the airlines or self loading cargo flying. Listening to all those people complaining about my flying... nah.
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:lol:

There was nothing more satisfying than to have an elderly Eskimo lady come up to me after a flight and pat me on the shoulder and say, ''Goot pilot".

It didn't matter that the entire flight was in the clouds from takeoff to landing, and snowing with ice, or rougher than a cobble road in the air. As long as the landing, on a short dirt runway, was like sitting on a feather pillow, you are a goot pilot.

It was a pleasure to me to get to know the passengers by name and know their reason for traveling, being able to ask about family members that are ill and having the kids run up to the plane for candy on Halloween.

I have had folks cheer when I unloaded the coffee because the village had been out for a week.

When you fly 8 hours a day for about 10 days a month, your landings will become consistently good.
 
I'm really in the mood for eggs benedict for some reason.
 
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