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It has nothing to do with being sore losers. The Patriots have been involved in several controversies now surrounding allegations of cheating (and now, possible felonies). Was the issue with the headsets a result of the Patriots purposely trying to cheat? The answer doesn't actually matter...

Normally this would be chalked up to technical difficulties but given that it was not just with the Patriots, but in Foxborough, it looks suspicious. It may not be, but given everything else you can't help but wonder. Mike Tomlin is pretty upset about it. The NFL has said they issue the headsets...

It'll likely cost them money just to process it. :P

I hope not and if they do I'm sure it'll have another asterisk next to it.

I like the new Apple TV and will get it for sure. It would be interesting to see ForeFlight on the Apple TV (think the completed web version). I definitely see a lot of non-aviation use for the new Apple TV, especially in the world of sports (including fantasy sports). The new iPad is another...

After week 1 and looking at their schedule, I think they'll make the playoffs. Winning the National Championship? I'm not sure about that.

Never listened to it before. Was that his suggestion as well?

No. I'm a member, but I'm not going to pay $1,000 for a lifetime membership.

I'm hoping that if some of their games are close enough, they'll fall from #1. Alabama has a pretty tough schedule, especially in comparison to OSU.

Football season is back! College week 1 is complete, and NFL week 1 starts this week. Who's your teams (both college and NFL)?

I'm terrible with names, but I'll throw one out there based on your team preference: Acme Airlines. The Pack should have a good season, even with the loss of Jordy Nelson. Go Pack Go!

I'm not sure what this "niche mx" you're referring to is. I have a J-Bar on mine and there is no extra maintenance required. The mechanic checks to ensure it's in working order and not worn and doesn't need anything replaced, but that's about it. Early model Mooney's, including C models, also...

Thanks for all the recommendations. It should be a lot of fun and it's a city I've never been to. It's also not peak party season from what I understand so I'm sure there's deals to be had on hotels.

I'll be flying through that area and may have a few days to spend in New Orleans. I'm curious what the best airport to land at is and if their fees are reasonable. I've never been there so an airport that's close to the French Quarter and some of the more notable landmarks would be great. I'll...

The engine on this one is 1330 and its recommended TBO is 1500. At 200 hours/year, that's less than 2 years, assuming you actually need to overhaul it at 1500 hours. If he doesn't mind the overhaul then it might be worth looking at.

I purchased my C model for a lot less than $35k and aside from needing to upgrade it for ADS-B, it doesn't need anything. There are great planes out there and there are deals to be had. You just may have to be patient and wait for the right one to come along.

I'm not sure what your specific requirements are, but a quick search on Trade-A-Plane, Controller and Barnstormers found these: http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Single+Engine+Piston/1967/Mooney/M20C/2078680.html http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?mode=usersearch&user=91301...

Shameless plug, but have you considered a Mooney? You can get a C model for that price. It'll cruise a lot faster than a 172 and will only burn about 8 or so GPH. Insurance isn't bad on them and they're solid aircraft.

I'm surprised by this. I really figured the FAA wouldn't allow it given that anybody with a 3D printing machine can get a set of prints and then print the part out. That means I, or anybody else, could just be at home printing parts. I also foresee there being issues if someone in their garage...

Except that the FAA will never allow it. They'll cite a reason such as not being able to verify the quality of the materials used, or a non-approved machine being used, etc. It would be nice to be able to do this, and certainly far more cost effective.