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  1. catmandu

    How Many Planes Do You Have

    We own an RV-S8, pushing hard for a twin, but I need BTC to top six figures for that, methinks. I have access to two more. In the vein of my unsafe brother, M'lady has access to 360, but that number drops to 59 shortly.
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    Yet another I hate modern cars rant

    Admit it, you actually have a problem with the horse, and are projecting on the poor Edge.
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    Thinking about... buying a new TV

    As my eyes age, size over image quality has been my path when dealing with video. I had a DIY painted screen with a 720p projector in the basement. It was just fine for movies, sports, etc. and the kids were quite happy to use that setup to game on a 10' screen. But you probably don't want to...
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    N/A Sandals Resorts

    We did their Beaches option in Turks and Caicos 20 years ago (as we had kids and my mom with us) and loved it. Killer interline deal at the time (80% off published rates if space available, if I recall, not sure what they do for cheap airline pilots these days). We said at the time we’d go back...
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    How do I become a fighter pilot?

    Start smoking a pack a day. Start drinking heavily. Chase women relentlessly. Oh wait, that was my Dad’s era. What has already been said, but I’ll repeat it: Military specific forums for research. STEM classes, good grades. Obtain a good degree to fall back on. Do some flight training...
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    FedEx leaving packages on the road now?

    Our regular FedEx ‘air’ delivery guy is great. He always makes the 55 step trip to the upper, covered entrance to deliver. If he has a ‘sig reqd’ package he will always call my cell before leaving an empty house to ask what to do. We tip him around the Fourth of July, and also around...
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    Hangar cameras

    So, I’ve rented a county hangar for eight years, and owned a condo hangar for two years. What exactly are our concerns that require a camera?
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    Fighter Pilot looking for advice on the GA world

    Not necessarily. I got a kick sharing little airplanes with little family members after I left the pointy-nosed world. I found getting meagerly paid to fly traffic planes interesting for several hundred hours, and it got me out of the house. We then bought into a 5 member partnership in an...
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    Last mile transportation

    Yeah, but you can earn trophies when you use the app! I'm in.
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    SI renewal turns into alcohol history inquiry

    I notice you have colored in provinces on your signature map. So, yes.
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    [NA] Road trip stop suggestions - north GA to central VA

    C'mon, you're a cheap pilot! Just go on Priceline and book the $84 1-star accommodation along your route of drive, vice the $609 3-star (due to an unforeseen college football home game) . It will truly be a memorable experience for the kids, and will be talked about. For decades. (Not my...
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    **** Cancer

    Sorrows, strength, and courage to you, Sluggo. I will hug my 26 year old son just a little harder next time I see him. F*** cancer indeed.
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    Help me find a used truck

    After a recent rental of a Tacoma with a 1:1 seat to cylinder ratio, do NOT give up on the V6. Craigslist and Facebook marketplace are the way to find individual owner sales, you just need to be able to weed through the fake / scam advertisements (palm trees in the background of a truck in...
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    What were YOU doing at 14 y/o?

    Hookers and blow.
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    Dumb Tire Change Questions

    When replacing the tubes, keep one old one to wrap up and store in the cargo area, for you or some other poor soul stuck on the transient ramp with a flat. I don't fly with a spare tire, but I do keep one old one in the hangar for any transients that might need it.
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    Arrow Down at 0W3

    Imagine all the risk early in his career as an Army Aviator, and then to go west in an Arrow shortly after retiring. That's just not right.
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    BasicMed changes in 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act

    Why did I read this using a John Madden voice in my head?
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    Last post Before the shutdown?

    First new site post that is not Ron! Ha!
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    If I was going to buy a section of land...

    Still not good enough to get me there! :) My grandparents homesteaded on a section 30 miles NW of Edna. Once my father learned to land on real aircraft carriers, he told his dad he would not come home to visit until there was indoor plumbing. Frugal, stubborn farmer, my Grandpa. Grandma's...
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