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    Aviation Writer Richard Collins

    The new owner of Flying Magazine is Craig Fuller, he's kind of a genius that developed a system based on data for tracking freight as it relates to rates, the economy and multiple other things that companies large and small use to plan for the future. The company has been wildly successful, and...
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    Most unwelcoming airport - Chicago O'Hare ORD

    I said my tail number and altitude and that's it when checking in. There wasn't any flailing around as you said. Didn't even include with you or level. He yelled at me to get off his frequency and to squawk VFR. and this was the Thursday before it even started. So I stick with my assessment of...
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    IOLs which kind

    Get a regular lens. The others are a big upgrade in cost for not much benefit .
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    Most unwelcoming airport - Chicago O'Hare ORD

    In my limited experience, DFW, ATL, DEN and STL all have been very nice and accommodating. I live in DFW, so I know the tricks and when not to ask for something, so maybe that helps. AUS class Charlie is a mess. It needs to be a Bravo with the traffic they have there. San Antonio Charlie are...
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    Bag/organizer for logbooks

    You can get a fireproof zippered pouch on Amazon
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    N/A Automotive Batteries N/A

    I sell my own brand of AGM batteries for industrial use. I private label manufacture them in Asia. I also resell American made batteries from all the big manufacturers Since I have to warranty my own batteries, I've learned a few tricks to make my batteries last longer than the competition...
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    Anyone flying to a Thanksgiving destination?

    Weather is not allowing us to go anywhere this long weekend my brother in laws flight from South Carolina is diverting south of SAT then to west Texas then to DFW. Burning a lot of fuel for a 2 hour flight turned into 4 hours.
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    [na] WiFi Home Thermostats [na]

    I have 8 ecobees. 5 in the main house, 1 in my daughters and 2 at the office I figure they save me a couple grand a year. Yeah, a few bugs here and there. But overall happy with them
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    Update about AggieMike88

    I'll ask my buddy that is still there. The other is now at AA in their sim program.
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    B17 crash at Dallas.

    Terry Barker has been a friend for almost 25 years. Just saw him the other day when I was training in my new plane, we stopped by his hangar. You see, my CFI had know him her whole life. Her dad was Terry's best friend and also a fellow 777 pilot for AA before they both retired. It's how I...
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    Update about AggieMike88

    Simuflite is begging for instructors. Have a couple of buddies over there and they are losing guys to the airlines (generally for their sim training) daily.
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    Folding E-bicycle.

    Just a warning to those thinking about a Jupiter bike...Jupiter Bike Electric Bikes | Folding Electric Bikes | Electric Mountain Bikes I purchased an X5 at Oshkosh and immediately had a battery issue with it. The vendor at OSH swapped the battery for me on the spot. Get home and ride it...
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    Folding E-bicycle.

    As I stated, I bought a Jupiter X5 at Oshkosh this summer. second time I've had to contact them about a bad battery. We will see if they even respond this time.
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    Are used truck prices finally dropping?

    Prices are trending down. You can track them online Used Car Price Trends - CarGurus
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    Dangerous guy

    as I said. He can go months of being perfectly normal and then bam....nutter He isn't local to me, so I'm gonna fill out the form on the FAA website. Thanks. Y'all can close the thread
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    Dangerous guy

    Ok. Debated even posting this. I'm definitely not a Karen My wife's cousin in law is taking flying lessons. Her aunt called to tell me all about it. How proud they are of him and if I could give him any pointers Problem is, this guy is verifiably nuts. Been admitted to psych wards for...
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    Avionics thefts- Chicago edition

    I'm headed to 3CK later this week, should I rethink this?
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    US customs fees for GA <12,500lbs

    I've flown into three different airports from Mexico, including KSAT, and never had a customs fee.
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    No Polarization Sunglasses

    Flying eyes does RX sunglasses
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    Talk me out of a Columbia 400

    Closed on my new to me Columbia 400 today. Did the first 5 hours of transition training and have the whole day blocked off tomorrow for more she's a beast
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