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I agree with that statement. You just can't read enough. From what I do remember from my reading, the O2 may be the same, but the grades have different certifications for the equipment, hygienic procedures, and moisture content. Aviation grade must have less moisture than medical because of...

Another advantage of the metered delivery system dramatically reducing O2 usage is whether you can find an FBO able to recharge your tank. I discovered after buying my airplane (factory system with constant flow) that oxygen service was no longer offered by anyone within 50 miles. Even those...

I've found their Boom Cannula very useful as well.

I took the PAR about seven years ago and finished in less than 45 minutes. Missed one question. I chatted with the folks out front for a while and noticed that all of the other candidates exited the testing room shortly after I did. I remember thinking that they allotted a LOT more time than...

I'm curious if any umbrella policies exist that include aviation. I cannot find one and would appreciate a lead.

Although an experienced installer might have made a difference, I seriously doubt it as my A&P took every step necessary. What I failed to mention is that ElectroAir charged me $550 to have their own expert come down and check/reinstall it. Even he failed to discover the bad sensor. So, yeah, I...

The runway is controlled by the military but open to civilian traffic. The tower is an air force training facility so we get a variety of controllers. I was one of the first light aircraft to hangar at Kelly. On my first flight, I got my taxi clearance from ground using my tail number, but when...

I'm based at Kelly (KSKF) and recommend it, but check the NOTAMs as they are closed Monday mornings until noon for rubber removal. Both Atlantic (the official FBO) and Bario are good. Self-serve 100LL is usually the lowest price in the area. Also Castroville (KCVB) just to the west is closed...

I live in San Antonio which has very hard water. About four years ago we rebuilt a garage with laundry/toilet room and had the main water line routed through a water softener. I researched a lot and decided to avoid specialty companies and go for a DYI type unit. They're pretty automated now and...

I also chose ElectroAir over SureFly for similar reasons. But my experience is far different from yours. I have a TIO-540 and the benefits are not the same for turbos. According to them: faster and easier starts, reliability, and a bit more speed, but no fuel usage improvement. Unfortunately, I...

Plus doing this manually eliminates any possibility you'll complain about the annual subscription costs for the EFB. And, no, once I got my PPL I ceased doing manual planning.

I've purchased two aircraft with what we believed to be complete/accurate logs and documented damage histories. One had several minor accidents, the other had a gear up landing with prop strike. For each, the damage was over a decade earlier and the repairs were done well. In both pre-buys I...

But seriously, back to the original need: I was also not fully understanding some ATc calls and had the same thought about a replay device. Last year I downloaded the Appareo Voice Recognition app. It advertises that it can convert voice to text more accurately than other, non-aviation...

Yes, it is! And it comes with a 10% discount coupon for a divorce attorney.

There's currently an ad in Classifieds titled "Avionics for Sale" which doesn't include pricing but the posted has not been publicly chastised. I'm not upset just confused. Am I on some literary blacklist? Is the other poster immune from rules enforcement? Is his ad worded in a special way that...

I don't fly into LR often, but have landed at KORK when I do. Barrett Aviation has always treated me well. I just learned that Harry Barrett passed away last week and they've closed the FBO permanently. The woman I spoke with, I suspect his widow, said the airport authority is trying to get a...

Does this resolve the certified parts only problem? :)

This is from my Cherokee 6XT PA-32-301XTC which is supposed to be very similar to a Saratoga. If yours is similar to this I'd remove it and find a local Maker Lab or find someone who can scan, modify and 3D print a replacement with a lower profile. I'd suggest adding vent openings on the face to...

Well, we've thoroughly discussed why this is a poor idea, but here's a suggestion: pilot has a stress-induced medical emergency. Heart attack is most believable if your pilot fits the profile. Stress-induced seizures are a possibility as well. And the life-saving medications were inadvertently...

You'll probably need to create a life-threatening situation that requires the pilot to leave his seat. An incorrectly latched door or shifting cargo probably wouldn't justify such a move, but an autopilot lowers the common sense bar a lot. And if your pilot has a history of reckless and...