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  1. kgruber

    Suppose I lost my engine within gliding distance to Area 51

    I DID have an emergency and landed in Area 51. It was no big deal. They even loaned us a mechanic. We were off Van Nuys for somewhere east and lost an engine. We were returning to Van Nuys when the owner panicked, saw the big runway, and insisted that we land. I still have the track as recorded...
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    Canards and the Cessna 182

    Peterson bought the Wren 460 STC, and modified/cheapened it for their own purposes for the 230 Peterson. The Wren 460.....
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    Less flaps for XWind landings

    It is easy to demonstrate this in a floatplane. While on the water, turn 90 deg to the wind with 0° flaps........and then full flaps. It will turn into the wind MUCH faster with the flaps down.
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    Noisy transmit on both coms

    Have you removed the ELT from your airplane? Strange as it sounds, an ELT, even OFF, can do what you are describing. Take it completely away............can't hurt!
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    For Sale Jep IFRW silver data card and loader

    $150..........Free shipping
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    Cherokee production is ending

    Here is a load of EV fuel heading to the Centralia Power Plant. https://photos.app.goo.gl/p1UUAvbAdQHVAAp66
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    CFI Renewal

    For the 40 years I flew, I always got the FAA to renew my CFI by recognition. But now I do it with the least boring.... https://www.aviationseminars.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwzuqgBhAcEiwAdj5dRiBfENucUzqboHhA54Bh6HiMNflWO7yNVcXN3tfw8xGyM_Hgem1XAxoCZyoQAvD_BwE
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    Your Dumbest Benign Moment

    I was pretty young when I got my first King Air captain/chief pilot job. I thought I was pretty hot ****. I did write a 135 manual from scratch before word processors and printers. And I did find a company to sign up for 40 King Air hrs per month......and found a rich owner to buy the airplane...
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    A/C R12 Recovery during AC blower repair

    eBay still has plenty
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    Three minutes twenty-four seconds.

    I start my take-off roll with full carb heat. Then push it off after a time.
  11. kgruber

    For Sale Lonestar Commander for Garmin 400/430 Take Home Box $150

    Dave, What is your address? Karl
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    For Sale Lonestar Commander for Garmin 400/430 Take Home Box $150

    Accepted. Dave, do you do Paypal? Paypal to "gpscharger@gmail.com" I'll send it along upon receipt! Thanks, Karl
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    Last 747 ever built

    The 737 line is moving to Paine Field and the Renton Airport will be closed and the land turned into condos.
  14. kgruber

    Lead-acid battery to zero volts

    This is a good "BatteryMinder" https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332201_200332201
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    For Sale Lonestar Commander for Garmin 400/430 Take Home Box $150

    Used but kind of like new. With the necessary cables. $150 includes shipping to the lower 48. _________________
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    Boeing's Truss-Braced-Wing Jet Concept Could Replace 737 Max By 2030

    To make it work, only a 737 type rating will be required.
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    Boeing to be arraigned on a felony charge

    Boeing lost their way when they started to let accountants design airplanes instead of engineers.
  18. kgruber

    Commercial, why do it?

    I kind of forget. Can you go straight to ATP from Private?
  19. kgruber

    Dear auto manufacturers.....[rant]

    My 71' 914 wouldn't even start unless the seat belts were fastened.
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