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I've blown two tires. Both tailwheels. It doesn't become really apparent until you get slow and realize rudder/tailwheel steering isn't working.

I'm not talking about a steerable tailwheel, but a free castering non-steerable where steering is done via brakes and/or power & rudder. A pre-takeoff item is tailwheel locked, which requires it being straight. Navy Stearmans had locking t/w. All T-6/SNJs, Thrush/Air Tractor/Ag Cat ag planes...

I always thought the cheapest part of any airplane was the pilot. On my J-3, the tires/tubes are some of the most expensive parts. In 2011 I paid over $800 just for two tire/two tubes. They are now an oddball size and only Goodyear makes them...occasionally. I'm glad I'm getting my Cub back...

It requires practice. Lots of practice. Next month will be 40th anniversary of my first solo. Despite thousands of landings, I will make a reall stinker occasionally, even more frequently when I haven't flown in a while. Don't sweat it. Just make sure you are paying attention and learning...

Try that in a locking tailwheel airplane... Truth!

I own both a QT Halo and a Zulu 2. I have used both a great deal in my noisy RV-4. Both work well and I tend to swap them seasonally. Halo for warm and Zulu for cold. I have a Blu-Link I used with my Halos so I hear my iPhone with both. Music sound is better with Zulu though.

Here are highlights of how the membership requirements have changed since then: In 1923, Navy and Marine Corps officers became eligible. In 1935, USAA added widows and widowers of members who have not remarried. In 1948, USAA welcomed Air Force officers. In 1997, noncommissioned officers...

How? ROTC?

USAA eligibility standards are pretty damned low these days. As I said earlier, if you've ever seen anyone in uniform you are likely eligible for USAA coverage. My sister and brother are eligible because my dad, a 2nd Lieutenant in WWII, was an officer. That came along several years after I...

That's it exactly. USAA accepted too much risk. Of course, they've also sacrificed customer service which we supported through higher prices. Unfortunately today, there is equal or better coverage available for less money with equally poor customer service. Bottomline, the purpose and...

USAA was founded in 1922, when Major William Henry Garrison called together 24 of his fellow army officers at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss solutions to the problem of automobile insurance for army officers. Until the latter half of 80s or...

I just closed my USAA Signature Visa account I held since 1992. I’ve been a member since 1984. USAA isn’t nearly the company it once was. I’ve dropped them for everything but insurance. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Ended up with an R-680 with same. Flailing end of failed rod damaged several cylinder skirts making removal next to impossible. Not a whole lot left usable. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I remember my dad telling his gas avgas was 28 cents/gallon (purchased in bulk for his ag business and personal flying) when he was flying his Stinson SM-6000 Trimotor and giving rides in at AAA Fly-In at Ottuwa (pre-Blakesburg) and EAA Fly-In at Rockford (pre-Oshkosh). He bought it in 1964 and...

On my ‘to do’ list next year during inspection for same reason. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Harm, no, but unnecessary electrical load nonetheless.

Mine fuel pump switch is the illuminated when on type. I've still managed to leave it on for several minutes unintentionally. No big deal. 0 The bigger deal to me was leaving my landing lights on and forgetting to turn them off, placing unnecessary load on electrical system. Those switches...

The FAA website shows no airworthiness certificate for my J-3. I have the 1946 original from the factory. The FAA website isn't exactly 100% accurate. However, if the FAA website shows a REGISTRATION is valid through sometime in 2019, the owner needs to request a replacement if he cannot...

Most recent Condition Inspection on my RV-4 was $0.00. My IA, whom I've used for 15 years and become good friends with, was retiring and moving away. He refused any payment as a gift to me. Great guy. I'm going to miss him.

Ditto on Mike's advice. I did the same and made exact copy, including with reference number and my full legal name on each page. FedEx'd with signature required... Funny how those documents with good tracking get handled without losing anything. Being the OCD type, I also provided a cover...