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Really enjoyed a weekend visit to GA2 for lunch. Preference seems to be land uphill unless winds are clearly unfavorable. Crosswind on our visit so we landed uphill and took off downhill. Landing Uphill at GA2

My '59 has the fuel pump on its own breaker.

Seems like most leaks large enough to manifest on a runup (and not get lost in prop wash) would've already left a pretty big puddle in the hangar or tiedown spot. I try to always check on post flight for anything unusual on the belly and always take a good look at the hangar floor on the...

It's much easier if you just fill it up everytime for sure!

I've managing development of both iOS and Android apps since the original devices and almost always have at least one phone and tablet from both in the current generation for tesitng. iOS has always been a much better platform for consistent development that you know will work with all...

I’m planning to arrive on Wednesday or Thursday before the show

Planning on all week. Comanche parked in Comanche town and camping at sea base.

The Eglin East/West transition functions essentially like Class C airspace. The north / south corridor is functionally like Class B airspace. All explained in Part 93 and the training but that's the gist. We did a run from Pensacola to KAAF and back a few months ago - - it's great scenery...

Tied down for 2 nights. No significant weather or wind was forecast while we were there.

I'm generally a fan of the two-step process many have already outlined. Wake up call - <Facility Name> - <Type> <Callsign> I usually don't bother with 'Request' on an initial contact figuring it's a bit redundant. Operating from home based, one of my motivations for a very simple 1st call is...

I have many hours behind Lightspeeds of various generations. Bose in turbines, and now a Dave Clark One-X that came with my partnership share. I will be shopping again at Oshkosh to see what I like the best of the current generation. For me, an ANR is a must. Besides generally being able to...

Morning fog lifted across the northern Gulf Coast in time for a great turn out at the Wings over Wiggens flyin. We flew over from 82J and arrived just before the parachute jumpers and about 15th overall. Ground staff did a good job parking and wing walking as well as having 'do not touch'...

Adding GA2 to my list for upcoming Atlanta trip.

As already mentioned, MSFS if you have a decent computer is remarkably good these days for both VFR and IFR pre-gaming even into rural areas. Barring that, Google Earth can help - but use it in conjunction with your sectional charts. With practice, you can anticipate remarkably well from a...

Garmin Pilot app on both a tablet and phone combined with SkyTimer on my phone. Nice complement to dual G5's and a 650 to run the big map on the iPad with weather and the phone as a dedicated traffic display. SkyTimer so far has been the simplest, best fuel tank timing aid I've ever...

Had enjoyable weekend on Tybee Island using KSAV as our base. Sheltair arranged a rental car with Hertz and it was at our plane within minutes of shutdown and minimal paperwork on the pick up or drop off. Tybee is a fun island and pretty low key in the off season. Tybee Island Lighthouse...

Lots of time in a Sundowner for my IFR rating. Easy to fly (it's a Beach). 2 doors for easy in and out. 113kts - yeah that's the downside. Earned my PPL in a Grumman Tiger so was a bit spoiled on cruise speed from the start but I didn't really need much speed for the IFR rating. Of course...

You might check with eaa485.org - lots of local CFI's on the members list.

A trip I want to do this year for sure!

I assume you're specifically thinking about when you need clearance pre-takeoff due to low weather or other factors? Some considerations beyond the basics of getting a clearance (find the clearance phone # in the AFD) that I feel are important in this type of departure assuming a typical...