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    How should I do schooling?

    Go get an introductory flight to see if you even like being a pilot...
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    Pireps on the new Lightspeed Delta?

    Nor does mine and I too think it is better than my Zulu...
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    Handheld transceiver recommendations? Icom, Yaesu, or Sporty's?

    I don't trust Bluetooth in situations where I need to fall back to a portable radio...
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    Handheld transceiver recommendations? Icom, Yaesu, or Sporty's?

    I have the Sports L6 COM Radio and love it. I can plug my LEMO headset directly into it! Now I'm going to sell my Icoms...
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    Ordered new Tecnam P2010

    June 1, 2024 Update - Tecnam P2010 US Tail Numbers; please let me know if I missed anything and/or any updates/ corrections! No new P2010s released from Sebring, FL (US factory) in April or May 2024 (probably focusing on P-Mentor) Highest P2010 US serial number seen to date is 263 = 211VA N#...
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    Improper Sale of an Airplane?

    Is there a victim?
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    KBNG Banning Airport authorized to close by FAA

    Last time I checked the ASOS it wasn't working @ banning and hasn't worked for years. Update: I just called it and it is working! Yes, I hope they keep it too. Great information for going through the banning pass!
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    California and Lead

    Mike Busch’s webinar (Savvy Aviation) indicates that laboratory analysis of valve guide deposits indicate it is composed of lead, carbon, bromine and oxygen...
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    Flying with retired pilots

    Join the local airport pilots association and you'll find a lot of available right-seaters that are still current...
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    California and Lead

    https://www.lycoming.com/content/service-bulletin-no-388c
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    California and Lead

    I don't believe it's an environmental problem, but my engine, the Lycoming IO-390C hates lead! And the lead issues have cost me two thousand dollars at just 200 hours! Lycoming SB even has you checking for lead problems every 400 hours...
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    California and Lead

    From AOPA: The California State Senate is set to vote on a measure seeking to ban the sale of leaded aviation fuel at California Airports starting in 2027 and we need you to contact your State Senator Josh Newman and Urge them to vote NO! Senate Bill 1193 (Menjivar) phases out the use of 100LL...
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    Reduced ATC hours of operation for KFUL.

    I see NOTAMs now and sounds like ASOS (and ATIS) are now reporting the revised hours...
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    Reduced ATC hours of operation for KFUL.

    From email sent from FUL airport management on 5/7/2024- From Christopher Cooper, Air Traffic Manager The modified ATC coverage will be the following: Sunday 0700-1430 Monday 0700-1430 Tuesday 0700-2100 Wednesday 0700-2100 Thursday 0700-2100 Friday 0700-1430 Saturday 0700-1430 ATC Zero for...
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    To be or not to be ... commercial availability of G100UL

    The longer this drags out, the more our airports are at risk! The lead issue seems to be picking up steam...
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    Ordered new Tecnam P2010

    I don't think the rate matters. And I don't think it matters if there is commercial Service available and you choose to fly your own plane. My plane, is registered to my corporation and I think that makes a difference. I keep all the proper documentation, flight logs, fuel receipts, hotel...
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    Ordered new Tecnam P2010

    May 1, 2024 Update - Tecnam P2010 US Tail Numbers; please let me know if I missed anything and/or any updates/ corrections! No new P2010s released from Sebring, FL (US factory) in April 2024 Highest P2010 US serial number seen to date is 263 = 211VA N# = Home State/Serial #, Engine Type 4 =...
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    Ordered new Tecnam P2010

    Consultant. Fly to and from meetings... Keep log of flight hours and meetings.
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    CHT’s and EGT’s skyrocketing randomly

    Has this been fixed? What was the problem?
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    Garmin FlightStream 510 questions

    I use Foreflight and bought Garmin Pilot for Concierge updates of the Garmin databases to my G1000NXi via FS-510. The database package I buy also includes Garmin Pilot premium, so basically I have the full Garmin Pilot suite as a backup to my ForeFlight...
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