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  1. Sam D

    Dale Jr. Crash

    He should try again. They might have some openings...
  2. Sam D

    ASI Safety Tip: Hot Starts

    The video was incomplete. There was no discussion of rubbing rabbits feet or burning sage.
  3. Sam D

    Number One Song When Your Plane Was Born...

    Elton John and Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart - August 1976
  4. Sam D

    Boeing falling from the sky ...

    Interestingly, it really hasn't fallen all the much. It's still 10+% above its low for the last year which was before the 737 max debacle. I've been waiting for the market to overreact and maybe buy in, but it just hasn't happened.
  5. Sam D

    Icon death watch

    The wework CEO said they’re different than Uber. I agree. Uber doesn’t enter into long term agreements with their drivers! Unfortunately, I’m guessing there won’t be enough float to safely short their stock in September when they IPO and options will probably be too expensive.
  6. Sam D

    AirVenture 2019: Facts and Figures

    I first went in 2015. Epic had the same large presence and certification was just around the corner. Four years later and there is little changed from the customer’s perspective. I wish them well but I think it will take actual deliveries to rekindle interest. Unfortunately, I think they may...
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    Runs out of gas, family sues ATC

    A number of years ago I was pushing my kid in a swing at a park. Another little kid walks behind the swing and promptly gets put on his rear. As he is crying the mom comes up to console him and says “it’s ok, it wasn’t your fault”. I guess my kid should have stopped in mid-air...
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    The truth of being maried w/ kids exposed....

    This is terrific. I feel bad for couples who focus so tightly on having kids that it seems to inhibit their ability to do such. Lots of stories that go: couldn’t have kids, so adopted, then had more kids.
  9. Sam D

    #OSH19 Jambalaya and Chili Party - Tuesday

    Will you be going by “somedudeincampbacon” this evening? :)
  10. Sam D

    Paper or wire mesh?

    We have to use the mesh in California. Something about paper filters killing baby seals...
  11. Sam D

    Weather OSH last night?

    I bet it will be open. There is not a lot of rainfall expected and the drainage here is pretty good.
  12. Sam D

    Engine Block Heater on 24/7/365!?

    As @murphey says. If your airport is subject to FAA grant assurances, you could head down the avenue of non-compliance with FAA requirements. But it seems like that would be a last-resort thing. Edit: I see you already addressed this...
  13. Sam D

    "Stay with me..." frequency change.

    I figure I need to acknowledge the instruction. Why not do it on the new frequency as @Radar Contact does? Two birds, one stone and all that.
  14. Sam D

    Question about the seemingly unscheduled things at Osh

    I happened upon this presentation by accident a couple of years ago coming in a back door to find something else - and I agree with your assessment. And I think that is partially the answer to Bryan’s question - most of the really cool stuff I’ve found has been totally by chance. For me, Oshkosh...
  15. Sam D

    Amusing exchange

    Only on a full moon. And then you also have to burn some sage which can be a hassle.
  16. Sam D

    So, homebuilders...who are we and where do we stand?

    I spent a week at the factory working on the Super Cub and then had it shipped out. It arrived yesterday...a day after my birthday!
  17. Sam D

    Newbie to aviation- best track to corporate pilot?

    If you have the means, I'd suggest trying to knock out the private this summer. This will accomplish a few things for you: 1) confirm that you do like this flying thing, 2) make sure there are no issues on the medical front, and 3) if for any reason you decide this is not for you, you've got...
  18. Sam D

    Old symbols on sectional (1963)

    I wonder if there would be a way to digitize these old sectionals and then be able to go back in time (a la Google Earth). That would be cool.
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