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    Looking at a C150

    Here is another option.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/265254877626?hash=item3dc26c39ba:g:8~oAAOSwRTlhDENM
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    Aircraft Spruce’s Panel Rope glareshield lighting

    Here is a screenshot of my 172 panel taken today. Notice that the adhesive that holds the lighting isn't holding the rope/string in place. A little glue will fix that. I have the white lighting but would recommend the red if it's available. It works great. Installed during our last annual...
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    Is the POA Crowd Already Causing Problems at Airventure?

    http://eaaforums.org/showthread.php?10043-Noise-Pollution-and-Aircraft-Camping "Is it just me or is it impossible to get any sleep if you’re camping next to your airplane due to the never ending karaoke and debauchery?"
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    C150F N7893F crash near KSQI 7/24/21

    Cessna 150 accident from 2016 involving flaps. http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2014/09/ntsb-pilot-did-not-have-flight.html Examination of the wreckage revealed a fractured flap switch return spring, which prevented the switch from returning to the OFF position. A subsequent laboratory...
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    So speaking of shortages

    This is a post on Newagtalk.com which is the go-to forum for production agriculture. The post states that the Idaho Forest Service helicopters are parked due to a lack of fuel. https://talk.newagtalk.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1009436&mid=9118843#M9118843
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    Tailwheel Training in Southeast

    Could you provide a few more details on the Citabria south of Raleigh and the CFI? I might be interested.
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    Attempted hijack in Alaska...

    ANIAK, Alaska — An Alaska man is accused of grabbing the controls of a commercial flight and sending the plane into a nosedive before other passengers subdued him, authorities said...
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    Grumman Tiger, good bad and ugly

    For those of us who feel lucky, here is a raffle for a nice looking Traveler https://ecopapilot.com/2021AirplaneRaffle
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    Bankers See Private-Jet ‘Party’ as Rich Clients Snap Up Planes

    https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bankers-see-private-jet-party-133326251.html
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    Glider attacks on D-Day

    Our former US Senator Strom Thurmond was a D-Day glider pilot. The account of his rescue is below. https://www.backtonormandy.org/personal-stories/660-sgt-j-l-doolittle.html "Around 9 o'clock on the morning of June 8th, we met up with the paratroopers who had landed in gliders about a mile or...
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    IFR Oakland - “Almost” Like the Pros - Pre-Departure Clearance

    Another very good video. Enjoyed it!!!
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    Citation Down Into Percy Priest Lake After Takeoff From Syrna MQY

    Joe Lara, ‘Tarzan: The Epic Adventures’ Star, Dies in Plane Crash at 58 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/joe-lara-e2-80-98tarzan-the-epic-adventures-e2-80-99-star-dies-in-plane-crash-at-58/ar-AAKxpqi
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    Unhappy as a pig in sht

    "We will be back open"....owner says..... https://www.wral.com/it-s-like-the-loss-of-a-family-member-fire-destroys-beloved-bbq-restaurant-pik-n-pig/19703127/
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    Unhappy as a pig in sht

    This makes me sick. Really enjoyed Pic n' Pig and the food was very good. While we are waiting on the [hopefully] rebuild, take a look at Stanton's BBQ. Good food and a grass strip. https://www.stantonsbbq.com/
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    Things go Bad on RNAV Approach

    No gyro vectors explained https://www.ifr-magazine.com/technique/no-gyro-vectors/
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    Inflight Misfire

    Had a similar experience with my 172. One problem was the engine would "diesel" when you attempted to cut it off by pulling the mixture out. Then we had a skip, sputter, rough running episode while at cruise. Had an A&P remove the plugs and run a compression check. Found out that the...
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    Wright Patt Air Force museum

    Below is a link to a post on newagtalk.com about a visit to Wright Patt Museum. Very interesting. By the way, newagtalk.com is the go to place for farmers. https://talk.newagtalk.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=997357&mid=8996968#M8996968
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    MX-300 repair?

    Jeff at Sandhills Avionics is very good and reasonable with his charges. http://s532751908.onlinehome.us/SAWS/
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    Why are these planes still using toxic fuel?

    The article states: “You have this luxury item that benefits the upper class and is potentially or is harming the minority lower-income populations,” https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/leaded-gas-was-phased-out-25-years-ago-why-are-n1264970
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    Family Flying Adventure - Santa Barbara to Dallas

    Another great video.... love the dogs!!!!
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