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  1. rk911

    Notable Historic Anniversary

    On this date in 1953, Jackie Cochran became the first woman to break the sound barrier. R.I.P., Colonel. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Cochran
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    Trevor Jacob Crash and Burn

    Apologies if this has already been posted. I chose this forum rather than Aviation Mishaps as this seemed more appropriate. How did this person manage to earn a certificate?
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    Disney Perm Flight Restrictions going away?

    Nothing, If the PFR is for the safety of those in the parks. Someone intent on harm will not be deterred by a circle on a map.
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    Cross country weather planning

    do both C and F, if possible.
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    How to prevent lost logs?

    I maintain dual logbooks...tradition and electronic. I also make photocopies of each completed page as well as all of the endorsements and keep those in our safety deposit box. I started doing that after my CFI lost his current logbook and had no backup.
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    6+ Months Down Time?

    you do whatever you think you need to do.
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    Flying a DA40NG over Icelandic Volcano

    muy bueno!
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    Red Flag or Over Reaction?

    sounds like a surefire way to keep prospective customers away. me? i'd take a pass.
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    A Few More Questions...

    It's been a dozen years since I took the SP ground school class. I was the lone SP student in a room full of PP students. As I recall 95% of the material was germain to both but there were a few differences. Every now and then the instructor would be presenting some material and then address...
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    CFI QUESTION

    The question makes more sense to me if the word 'with' is dropped. Knowing the common errors associated with take offs and landings, the instructor should
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    American Airlines Stinson

    beautiful!
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    Neurologic Evaluation

    time for a new AME. if you have a primary care doc he/she can make a referral. That might get you in sooner.
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    Provable Abstinence Greater Than Two Years

    how is it possible to prove "sustained total abstinence from alcohol"?
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    Romancing The (kidney) Stone

    you should feel or hear it pass when it plunks into the john. i had my 3rd stone about a month ago. this one was small...about 4mm (my second was 19mm and had to be blasted into smaller pieces by laser). my 3rd stone made it's way into my bladder after a week of on again/off again pain. it...
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    There’s the eternal students.. but this….

    A real-life Walter Mitty
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    Washington State moves to ban 100LL starting on 01 Jan 2026

    can the typical Lycoming power plant run properly on that? serious question. and if they can then how well will the G100UL mix with current the current 100LL for aircraft flying into and out of WA? any mods to the engine required? looking online for more info on 100UL.
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    Washington State moves to ban 100LL starting on 01 Jan 2026

    i have a 1946 Willys CJ2A with the original engine. it was designed to run on pure gas, not today's unleaded fuel. to compensate I use the STP lead additive. Unless a similar lead additive is approved for GA aircraft use it seems that, should this bill be passed, signed and no modifications or...
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    Sport pilot question

    i believe an Aeronca Champ also qualifies. but there are near constant rumors about the FAA expanding the universe of aircraft that meet the LSA standard. to the OP... don't take a medical exam until and unless you are certain you can pass. some AME (aviation medical examiners) will do a...
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