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Flew a Cherokee 235 to the Bahamas from Fort Benning, GA with a stop in Florida on the way outbound. Did the pre-flight and all seemed well, but as soon as I got in the air, the left wing seemed a bit light. All the way down, I needed to trim that wing down more. Left outboard fuel gauge...

We have looked at a Citation II, but it had some issues. But, in the course of looking, it seemed like a nice fit for us when the right one comes along (g). Best, Dave

Fort Pierce worked well for customs last year. You don't have to wait outside. You pull up, put your items on a cart and haul them in their building. In July with little ones, you don't want to be sitting in the plane. I'll have to go through there several times to shuttle folks out from...

Thanks Dave. I'm not flying a Citation (g). Did all the flight plans today. Best, Dave

For those that know me well, I've been taking my nieces on an annual trip the last 13 years. They now have kids and the last few year, my Daughter's family has joined with us. We're planning on heading back to the Bahamas this year. Went to Green Turtle Cay; then Atlantis last year and...

What I meant is antihistamines are what I usually use to control allergies (I made the assumption that was the issue). Sometimes I also use Nasonex, but it really dries out my sinus passages. I guess I was thinking of my situation. In any case, Nasonex doesn't affect my balance, cloud...

One of the best laughs I've had in a long time! My niece has had two children, each before a flight with me to the Bahamas. Flew with me a couple months before delivery, but she likes flying, has done it for years and is a pilot. I've have supplemental Ox as Ron suggests in case needed...

My AME said to try it for a few days before flying to see how it affects you. I seem to do fine on it, but prefer some other accepted antihistamines first if they control things. Nasonex tends to really dry out my sinus passages which can lead to other issues. Best, Dave

I agree Richard. I've also found, different controllers seem to have different standards at times; especially towers. Here at Addison, they have a unique instruction to hold short of the runway before departure where one must repeat they will hold short with runway and N number. If one...

Maybe I'm repeating the wrong term. I know several 135 guys here that say their firm has policies that set out what they read back. They call them op specs, is that incorrect? I have a friend at Delta that said the same. Best, Dave

Yes Tim, if flight following they're pretty good about routing. There is restricted space they've always directed me around. MOA's they've worked me through, but be ready for some amended clearances. If it's real busy or bad weather and I'm IFR, they've put me on the airway north of Crestview...

Keep in mind, some folks need to read back things not in the AIM because of op specs; so, because they do, doesn't mean you must. Best, Dave

May be a bit if a walk from there. Just over a half mile to Belt Line but just restaurants there. Airport and museum is a bit farther. Might see if there's a shuttle. If parking at an FBO, you might ask about a crew car or shuttle. Dallas/Addison is still a car oriented city except for a...

Personal flying is really just a life choice. The more I got into it, the more I wanted control of the aircraft and it's care and maintenance. I tried renting and flying clubs: they had their place and I did enjoy the flying club when I participated, but they had all these rules about plane...

Geico: I'm very much like you; RVN and Purple Heart recipient; yet, have never enrolled. I was encouraged to enroll and claim Agent Orange exposure and I did have it, but I have no health issues and feel those that do should use VA. I probably should enroll just so I'm in the system if...

Great! I used to go into KSEE every couple months to see my Dad. He's since past, so, haven't gone as often. My A-36 was TN and the P Baron was pressurized, so, I usually went in the low flight levels. Was always interesting when they started bringing me down on the way in. It could go from...

When I flew that trip in my A-36; then in the P baron, I would either stop in El Paso or Las Cruces (LRU). El Paso had more services and restaurants near by; LRU had cheaper fuel and a restaurant on the field. As I proceeded west, I would use Yuma if I needed to stop again. Long runways...

Did ET phone home? (300ET that is). Jets can be slippery, especially when wet. Wet dream for this guy, or more like nightmare. In the Atlanta Bay case, one has to wonder how the engine(s) can run if one shuts off fuel, ignition and battery as the pilots surly must have done (sarc) before...

In the King Air, we have the hot six; we turn them on before departing if going to the flight levels or anytime OAT is below +5 or expected to be. Heating the windscreen makes it more flexible if hit in the cold air above. Fuel heat is always on. Fuel vents, pitots and stall warning. As Ted...

Wouldn't be nice if some of these networks would crash when their tanks were empty (g). But they just keep on, keeping on. From what I read, CNNs ratings went up during that event. Must have been a slow time at the airports where most of their views are (g). Best, Dave