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    Grumpy Old Men, Part 2

    These “Grumpy Old Men” threads put me in one hell of a mood. Ohhhhhhh. ;)
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    1st Solo - Congrats Alex!

    Congrats to both of you, sounds like a good day :)
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    What would the tax bill be on EAA's sweepstakes Cub?

    I generally calculate up to 40% withholdings on “windfall” income, and I’m rarely disappointed. I’d say most should calculate 25-30% minimum for planning purposes.
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    Last Airport you Landed at. (Excluding home field)

    KTRX, Trenton, MO
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    Can someone tell me the reasoning behind the "Call for price" listings?

    First job out of the military was sales. Hated it, but I did get considerable formal training. The “call for price” with a broker means “I’ve got more than one to sell and I’m building contacts”. With a private seller, I would agree it’s the pricing problem. Either way, I ignore those...
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    Do pilots use paper or digital logbook?

    Both. I started using Foreflight toward the end of my initial training and the reports made filling out IACRA paperwork much easier. I take occasional photos of my paper logbook and attach them to the Foreflight logbook.
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    really cheap ANR headset

    Their site does say they work to make your life more enjoyable. And they’re right. I was highly entertained.
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    What do you guys like for handheld backup radios?

    Yaesu 550L, comes with both lithium and AA battery packs and the headset adapter. Fortunately, its heaviest use so far is to grab wx during pre-flight.
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    Flying While Pregnant

    Exactly, she should be free to decide, just as any of us would make an IMSAFE decision for ourselves.
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    Flying While Pregnant

    So, tell your wife that's what our OB/GYN said, and enjoy the flight! Pretty soon, you'll be having flights more like this: @flyingcheesehead , that’s an awesome family photo :)
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    I had fun tonight

    Sounds like a great evening :)
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    Memphis

    Now there’s a place where a bad crosswind could really put you in the s***.
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    There will soon be no reason to be a pilot

    Yeah, I’m gonna need some kind of scientific proof that they actually float, and wasn’t just coincidental to the elephant’s position in the wading pool.
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    End of Life Decisions - No Good Choices

    @TCABM and @FormerHangie , my prayers are with both of you. I’ve lost both parents and a younger sister, all after lingering illnesses. You have done what you can, and more importantly you have loved when you were needed.
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    My Airplane Purchase Quest

    Very nice, congrats!
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    The saddest day of the year

    Chin up! There’s always next year :)
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    PPL earned and lessons learned

    Congratulations!
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    Help Needed - Vietnam War Era Pilot Song

    @Sundancer has it down, here’s the SPUD Hymnal, look for the TVS Helicopter Man and you’ll find the whole thing. http://www.horntip.com/html/books_&_MSS/1970s/1971_the_SPUD_hymnal_(various)/1971_the_SPUD_hymnal_1st_edition_(mimeo)/index.htm And for the explanation of the “hymnal”, private...
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    Fish swim, birds fly, grandparents brag

    Nothing wrong with a grandparent bragging, and especially when you have every reason to be proud!
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    Mother-in-Law Training Advice

    Why did I not think of this???
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