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  1. MBDiagMan

    True, true airspeed on a C-180?

    Only if the pilot is Tom Cruise.
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    True, true airspeed on a C-180?

    I don’t intend to hijack the thread. I am beginning to research an off airport plane for my son in law. Is the P.Ponk basically a 470+50 carbureted, or is there more modification than that? Do you know any enthusiast discussion forums for these planes? It will be a 180, 182 on floats with...
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    ADS-B Traffic Lag

    I’ve never seen noticeable ADS-B traffic delays, but I have seen disturbing weather delays.
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    Best High Power Solution for a Cessna 180/182

    Starting to look at 180’s for my son in law. He wants one on floats with wheel gear and lots of power. In fact if he decides on the floats being permanent a 182 might do. I remember a friend from POA about 12 years ago who let me fly his 180 with a 470 + 50. Wayne Bower was his name...
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    Private pilot flying a candidate in a federal election

    I suppose one that doesn’t care much about whether or not he’s around for his inauguration, and hasn’t given much thought about the appearance of showing up in a 172 at a muni airport that hasn’t been mowed in a month.
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    Baron or Duke?

    Probably not the right plane for the OP, but a 195 has more cool than did Steve McQueen.
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    Baron or Duke?

    This is one of those times when a completed profile would be helpful. If we could glance and see your general location, it would save a step to ask a question. If we saw that you are in Colorado or Utah or….. we would understand your need for a pressurized plane. If we knew more about your...
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    The end of flying as we know it??

    This one deserves the most accurate post of the year award.
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    Logging King Air Time

    That’s not what I understand. In the civilian world, when the aircraft is under 12,000, maybe 12,500, no type rating is required.
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    Logging King Air Time

    Devils advocate here: what if the PPL were multi? The King Airs I’m familiar with are not over 12,000 pounds, thus no type rating is required. I think that would be a legal log entry, for the stick wiggling time I mean.
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    Ordered new Tecnam P2010

    Have you looked into parts and service availability in your area for such an aircraft?
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    I joined the ranks of the financially irresponsible last week

    What is financially irresponsible about owning airplane IF you can afford it without depriving your family of their needs?
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    Help me choose a plane for my mission (Hawaii)

    I understand the sights Tim, but that picture brings to the forefront the need for a twin for that kind of flying. I fully understand the negatives and hazards with a twin, but flying over such terrain coupled with flying over open water REALLY justifies a twin. Just make it your policy to get...
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    Aircraft Shoulder Harnesses: Are You Wearing Them Incorrectly?

    Great question! They are just much lower quality than the Hookers in the Cessna are. They come unbuckled in flight sometimes. You tighten them up and they don’t seem to stay tight. They just don’t give me a sense of security that’s anywhere close to how I feel flying with the Hooker harness...
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    Aircraft Shoulder Harnesses: Are You Wearing Them Incorrectly?

    I have the wonderful Hooker harnesses in the 140 and inertia reel type harnesses in the Mooney.The Hookers are incredibly comfortable proven effective. The inertia reel belts are obviously comfortable, but I have no confidence they would have any effectiveness in a crash. I am looking into a...
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    Help me choose a plane for my mission (Hawaii)

    Sightseeing at 6,000 feet? Please post some videos of using binoculars and flying at the same time! I’ve been to Maui twice and understand that the islands are a sight from that altitude, but it still sounds odd to sight see from that altitude. Also if sight seeing is a high priority, you...
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    New Member

    Well,…… I guess our new friend is the first one here with creativity.
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    New Member

    Welcome. I too have a Mooney and a 140. Love ‘em both!
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    Private Sale or Broker?

    What I see TODAY around our field is that good planes sell quickly and with no advertising or falderol(sp?). If it’s a good plane, word of mouth will probably bring a buyer quickly. If there is a clear title, AND you trust the buyers payment method, all it takes is to fill out a registration...
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    Altitude Directives in VFR Flight Following

    Sooo……. You’re an Air Traffic Controller? Just curious.
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