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    White lettering in or out?

    People get envious of some of the smallest things.
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    White lettering in or out?

    We have a Cooper manufacturing plant here in tupelo MS and I have a tenant who works there. We also have a Yokohama plant here in west point. Not sure where Firestone is. I have these same Firestones on my ram 2500 and they are wearing good and never been an issue with 18k miles on them. But if...
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    White lettering in or out?

    Out looks better IMO...gotta let everyone see what you got.
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    New License for IR?

    You get a new card.
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    Lake Michigan - Would you cross it in a single?

    We did it in a warrior leaving OSH one year. We had life vest and always had a look out for ships.
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    Why are Bonanzas so cheap?

    Looks like there is some good news on the horizon! https://www.bonanza.org/community/member-forum/general-discussion/news/posts/feb-2022/latest-on-ruddervators-from-textron-aviation/?PageIndex=1&sort=None#replies
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    Commercial License - How Hard?

    I just did mine back in October. It was much easier than the IR but still had to work at it. I was so used to flying cross countries that maneuvering took a bit to get everything in spec. Didn't take terribly long and was a WHOLE LOTTA FUN! It's a fun rating, just go do it! Power off 180's and...
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    Show Us Your Pets!

    My two, Lucy the Doberman and Maggie the Boston terrier.
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    Surefly...impulse coupled or non?

    Their website, under FAQ, recommends to replace the impulse coupled mag. I have it on my plane with over 125hrs on it and doing well. I'll put a second one on when they approve it.
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    Why are Bonanzas so cheap?

    They don't wear out but if left with chips in the paint or left outside and not flown they can corrode. Magnesium absorbs moisture but they certainly can last a lifetime. The major issues usually happen after a fresh paint job and the shop not prepping them correctly. Filliform can happen super...
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    Why are Bonanzas so cheap?

    Have you ever flown one?
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    Why are Bonanzas so cheap?

    Magnesium they can get, the treating process is the most difficult as the chemicals involved, from what I'm told, are banned by the EPA. So I beleive I read they get treated in Canada?? Textron made a small batch last year of 12 sets. Prices are high as to be expected. I beleive there will be a...
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    First Airplane Recommendations

    Cherokee 180D, bonanza....cmon man get a low wing, they look cooler.
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    Buying a plane that isn't local.

    Ask for scanned copies of the logs. If you like logs, draw up contract contingent on inspection and put a deposit down. Best is you and your mechanic fly out and do the inspection. If all good pay the seller and fly it home. Otherwise yeah call a few different fbo's and ask around. I've had...
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    13 INSURANCE COMPANIES

    Im not totally sure but I beleive the difference in quotes is likely the amount the broker makes. Underwriting might be the same but the brokers have different fee structures from others.
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    SE $100 Hamburger - Saturday, Jan 8th

    Got tagged, unfortunately AETC wants to fly so I have to work.
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    Aviation Goals for 2022

    Get my Multi rating add on (Jan 2022) Get my CFI Get my CFII
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    SE Pre-Christmas Burger Fly-in 2021 (12-11-21)

    First time to ever be notified, wish I could make but work chirstmas party that day. Though I'd rather be flying!
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    What are you flying?

    1967 V35
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    How do we (you) afford to fly?

    Same here!
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