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I did not buy the Tesla to "save the world". It won't. I bought it because it's the fastest effing car on the road, with the most amazing tech. [emoji3] Sent from my SM-T380 using Tapatalk

Argh. Sorry. Try it now!

I submit, for your appreciation, the coolest use for Tesla Summon mode, ever. (Tesla Summon allows you to move your Tesla by remote control, using your cell phone.) Here's the scene: We just flew back from Houston, about an hour Northeast of us. I'm taxiing in when I discover that I have...

Finally came home today. Our 37th consecutive Oshkosh is in the books! Here's the synopsis: * 2,180 nautical miles * 2,509 statute (regular) miles * 7 stops along the way. (Springdale, AR; Monroe, WI; Oshkosh, WI; West Bend, WI; Racine, WI; Mountain Home, AR; New Braunfels, TX) * 14.4...

A spectacular day, weather-wise (for a change!) led to a spectacular turn-out for the 17th annual HOPS Party. We quickly ran out of tee-shirts, and eventually of sandwiches -- but we never ran out of beer and desserts, so everyone was happy! Thanks to everyone for coming. Our longest...

Looks like great weather for the HOPS Party tonight. (Many years attendees have helped hold things down in an OSH storm.) C'mon to Row 517 right after the day airshow ends. We will put faces to names, eat some nice, bready foods, and sample the microbrews attendees bring from all over the...

Been here since Friday. Awesome so far, despite the early storms. Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk

We are in Row 517, right near the Red One Market store. Look for the big white chalet tent and big Texas flag! The party starts right after the afternoon airshow Wednesday. Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk

T-minus 4 days, 8 hours. :)

I once (legally!) flew Atlas, our Pathfinder, on a hot Iowa summer day with four 200 pound guys, 150 pounds of luggage, and full tanks (84 gallons!). The takeoff roll was a bit longer but, once airborne, the weight was a non-issue. That 235 horsepower O-540 just pulled us up like a tractor...

We went through this "182 vs Dakota" exercise back in 2002, when our kids outgrew our 150 HP Warrior. I fully expected to buy a 182. When we test flew them, however, it quickly became apparent that my 5' tall wife could not fly it. The panel was too tall for her to see over, even with the...

Spectacular! Getting ready to leave for OSH in 6 days! See you there?

T-minus one week till departure. Man, I can't wait!

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This is your official invitation to our annual HOPS Party in the North 40 during Oshkosh Airventure. ("HOPS" stands for "Homebuilt, Owning, Piloting, and Student" -- the old rec.aviation Usenet groups that pre-date the modern internet.) Mary and I are long-term EAAers, and this will be our 37th...

Data points: - Today marks 68 days of ownership. That's 68 days without the bother of gassing up. - In that time I've driven 2,803 miles, an average of 41 miles per day. There have been 3 days without driving, so it was really 43 miles per day. - Longest trip was 200 miles, when I drove...

T-minus 11 days till we launch for OSH! Who's getting excited??? [emoji3][emoji3][emoji3] Sent from my SM-T380 using Tapatalk

So we have received word that Jim Weir (and his lovely wife, Cyndi) will be attending. As he is one of the founding members of the HOPS Party, this is always good news. :) I suspect Ron and Margy -- also founding members -- will be there. Anyone else from the old rec.aviation days planning...

Mary, Becca, and I will be there, as always! Alas, the Army has once again put the kibosh on my son's attendance, so Joe will be away sling loading (or blowing up) stuff. lol

For those of us who were caught in that epic mess trying to fly into OSH 2018 on the Sunday before the show, let's hope the FAA has briefed their controllers on the FISK arrival procedure for 2019. For those who are unaware, 2018 was the worst arrival mess we've ever seen. (This year will be...