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The Waco flight was my first logged high perf, T/W, and first aerobatics. I flew all but takeoff and landing, and logged 0.7 for the 30 minute flight package as he gave me some taxiing instruction and didn't count the ground time in the 30 minutes.

Go find out for yourself: http://www.americanwarbird.com/flight-packages/ I've only done the 1/2 hour Waco flight. It was awesome.

You didn't do any damage. There may be additional wear on the pump. I've always wondered if anyone has actually done an analysis or test to determine if it is really better to turn off the aux/boost pumps on light aircraft. Wear from the pump operating may not reduce the pump life as much as...

The T-X program has received final proposals, and should be rewarded soon (month, two, its the government you tell me). Still no reason to not fix a T-38 gearbox issue as they will still be flying for years...

An RV is neutrally stable. A Mooney is positively stable. By definition a Mooney is more stable than an RV. However, I very much prefer my neutrally stable RV.

You missed the awesome RV-9 behind the C-195 ;).

Saint Louis is just over 2hrs at that speed. Pappy's, Bogart's, and Sugarfire are all fairly close to KCPS.

Yes, assuming vertical is referenced to the relative wind, by definition alpha=0.

If you are going vertical, alpha=0.

Sorry, but low wings don't work well above 20 alpha. They are, of course, superior in all other flight regimes :).

http://www.boeing.com/defense/t-x/index.page

I use both. Electronic is just my own Excel spreadsheet. If you are good with Excel, no need to pay for some service to do the same math for you.

3 days will be enough only because of the <$100 tent :frown2:. At least you made a good airplane choice! I would recommend upgrading the crappy stakes that likely came with the Coleman. If it is staked well, at least you won't lose the whole tent.

He gave me a shot that was something in between Lysol and alcohol with a touch of gasoline

When I fly in to KCPS from the northwest via direct overflight of KSTL, I'm gonna keep staying with Approach until he says contact tower. Much more important to not be eaten by the SWA737 just above me than not annoy the tower controller. Sure, the regulation should say "an ATC facility...

With EasyActivate and EasyClose on the flight service webpage, you can activate (aka open) and close via text message.

I spent a week on the OBX with my plane at Dare Co last spring. When I asked about the parking fee on my way out, they asked if I bought gas. "OK, no fee then". It was before the high season, so maybe less picky about the fee. Great airport with lots of parking. Be careful with the winds at...

The old Van's RVator articles include one on an open tipup canopy (don't know if there is a non-dead tree version). It'll sit slightly open, and can affect pitch a bit as it moves, but not a big deal . . . assuming that the pilot correctly ignores it and continues to fly the airplane.

Can you find any evidence that this has happened? I've never heard of such a case, and been involved with RV's for a very long time.

This is the best reason to build. PS head to the Petit Jean fly-in this fall, or better yet get involved with one of the chapters that puts it on. You are in one of the RV meccas.