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  1. tawood

    New utility trailer - some feedback please

    And a lubricant on the connections...a weak ground is notorious for causing all kinds of havoc on trailer lights.
  2. tawood

    Same plane, 4 crashes in 8 days, got to be a record

    As I said in the other thread, this guy is from my home town...There are several businesses in my town with his last name, so maybe he's related to them as well (its a small town, so most likely related in some way). I did some digging, and he built/owned/flew a lancair es for awhile (and...
  3. tawood

    Same plane, 4 crashes in 8 days, got to be a record

    Posted already here: https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/coast-guard-rescues-pilot-in-lake-michigan-beaver-island.132993/
  4. tawood

    Ornery controllers?

    I had a controller get exasperated with me because I didn't understand what he was asking me...to this day, I don't know what he was asking me, even though I could clearly hear him! I've asked a few of my pilot friends, and they too don't know what he meant, so I'll ask here (maybe someone can...
  5. tawood

    New utility trailer - some feedback please

    I use a similar sized trailer (but steel) to haul a 5500# tractor w/implements. I didn't bother putting anything on the deck...it's treated. You may find it difficult getting any varnish to stick to the deck, if the treated wood isn't properly "aged" to allow it to dry out completely. With...
  6. tawood

    Friendly / non-ornery controllers

    Any of you have a sector, approach, or tower that has a particularly friendly controller that really makes you enjoy talking to them? For me, it’s the tower at JXN. Super friendly guy on the weekends…so much so, that last time I was there (yesterday) my girlfriend @KayDeeW asked me, “Is there...
  7. tawood

    Coast Guard Rescues Pilot in Lake Michigan Beaver Island!

    Just did a little digging, and I'm sorry to say this guy is from my hometown. And yes, this really is him:
  8. tawood

    Opinions on a Lance expense

    No, he mentioned the guy wired the 50% deposit within minutes of his first phone call. Seems like the current market could be ripe with fraud.
  9. tawood

    Opinions on a Lance expense

    Well, it seems I've lost one due to this crazy market. @KayDeeW and I looked at it yesterday, and it was very nice w/a low time engine, exceptional panel, good paint and interior, so I told the guy I'd give him his asking price, and I'd like to set up a pre-buy.... He responded, "Well, a guy...
  10. tawood

    Opinions on a Lance expense

    Anyone with experience with factory A/C? I'm pretty sure I've seen planes that once had A/C that have had it removed, so I'm wondering if I need the added weight here in Michigan...? For three months out of the year though, it sure sounds nice!
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