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    (Video/Pics) Landing, Taxi, Lift Off at JFK Airport

    I did the same thing on a Sunday morning about 4 years ago in a 182 rented from Panaroma at HPN. Went with an instructor who had done it a few times before. Approach routed us east over Farmingdale and Islip and then sequenced us in after some big Iron. We landed on 22r and after dropping off...
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    Seeking advice on Houston area airports

    i fly from KFTW to KIWS pretty regularly. they take good care of me and im in a 177rg.
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    Signature picture

    Best one yet is the guy who has Archer wearing the Top Gun helmet: Code Name Dutchess. Danger Zone! (Best show on TV)
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    160KTAS+, Solid in Turbulence, $120K exist?

    thanks everyone for the suggestions. I really appreciate the input. lots of considerations....
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    Airline Pricing is so Confunding

    I worked in pricing strategy for a dfw based major and am happy to share insights in to the process & theories behind airline revenue management. Basics: about 100 people add 3% revenue vs. static pricing on a perishable product. Flights are split between local and flow bid priices which...
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    160KTAS+, Solid in Turbulence, $120K exist?

    Some People talk about the bellancas as "cramped and thirsty" others seem to have a cultish fervor about them. Maybe I should see if I can hop a ride in one. Today's ride FTW-MDD was 500 miles and right at $500. At 1000 I would have flown AA so I probably need to focus on a single realistically.
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    160KTAS+, Solid in Turbulence, $120K exist?

    so far: 231 (0hrs) - i flew a 205 a few weeks ago, seemed tight but flew beautifully. 310 (have 30hrs in a 74q and like a lot) b55 (5 hrs, seemed tighter than 310 but also great) rv8a- very interesting- (although not 4 seats) older 210 (0 hrs, never flown one, but 70 hrs 182- are the...
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    160KTAS+, Solid in Turbulence, $120K exist?

    living in Texas for the past 3 years and flying a 177rg (135 True) around the state I have come to embrace the inevitable afternoon shaking between 6000-12000. Problem is, after a few memorable afternoons, the wife and son have lost their flavor for it. Honestly, I can 't blame them, except I...
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    New Plane Search - Seneca

    that is a beautiful airplane. I have about 20 hrs in a 310Q that a friend used to own. Spectacular flyer... Enjoy!!
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    Turbo Arrow III EGT/CHT Questions

    very helpful info. thanks fellas.
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    Turbo Arrow III EGT/CHT Questions

    Thanks Ron!
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    Turbo Arrow III EGT/CHT Questions

    Yesterday I flew a really nice 1977 Turbo Arrow III with a friend from KADS to KIWS for meetings in Houston. Southbound 0700 dep. was perfect flight. Headed back 1600. Ambient on ground was 99F. EGT and CHTs were 1350-1400 and 265-300 all the way up to 10,500. Power settings was 34'/2400 on...
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    Florida pan handle airspace

    I lived in Jax Beach for many years and did all of my primary and instrument training at CRG. Jax is a huge area, not unlike the metroplex , depends on your final destination. If you are going to PV - SGJ is awesome. Downtown I would do CRG, west side Herlong is great for GA and Amelia Island...
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    Made my first bucks as a Commercial Pilot!

    Congrats! don't be passive, go out and recruit some more students for yourself outside of the normal flight school assignments. Help build a community of students, turn your clients into your marketing department. you will have more students than you can shake a stick at soon enough... best of...
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    Dallas Airports

    I am based at KFTW but if you are willing to drive 35min and your friends are on the north side of 183 then Mckinney is a fantastic field (TKI). I pick up friends there often. Center and approach controllers are outstanding. I usually get direct over DFW at 3500 when transiting the bravo - just...
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    PA-32-300 is 200 past TBO- poor climb and T/O Roll

    Diagnosed as worm Camshaft during annual last week as per suggested by Ron, Bruce et al. Thanks everyone!
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    Into the depths: NY Hot dogs

    Born n raised nyc Grey's Papaya or Papaya King. Best in town hands down.. Sooooooo good! I can feel the heartburn just thinking about it!
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    Harold Ramis dead

    I wish I was a loofah Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How was your Saturday?

    Fantastic day- did a BBQ run KFTW-T47 and brought back (2) smoked briskets from Louie Meullers' ...meat coma ensued- now about to celebrate hitting 40 with some single malt and who knows- I might even get lucky ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Sheppard Air Test Prep: Exam Sign off

    Good luck mike! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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