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Thanks. I think that is a good way to end this thread. I am somewhat tired of thinking about it....

Hey everyone, I wanted to post a couple of follow up questions to get some additional insight. So last week when I had the issues, the weather was very similar to what we are having here today. Below is the current and last couple of hours of today's METAR for the same airport. A storm has...

So the difference between the two was basically none, because a storm had just come through late afternoon sun was shining and clouds had moved on. So I think next time I will be more aware of this. Thanks though for the reminder. Unfortunately I will never know for sure, but after reading...

Ha. So thye reviewed it on the ground and once they determined it was safe to fly they took it up. I understand that it has flown three hours since Friday. Like getting a car fixed, never does what you want when you take it in.

So after the plane was looked at and flown serveral times Sunday after they reviewed everything and after talking with the owner and mechanic, the conclusion has been that is was carb ice. they all admit that it is very rare for them to experience it, but with the moisture in the air that...

As soon as I hear back from the school I will post it here - or least what they think it is. I have to admit, all this discussion is helpful, but I sure as heck hope this wasn't some carb ice situation. I realize this wasn't a big deal for some of your more experienced guys, but with me an 100...

I haven't head back from the owner of the plane yet, and I hope they can possibly tell me something tomorrow. However, consider this: On my second touch and go, I had the carb heat on and turn it off prior to my third departure. That means the ice would have had to form in a very short...

I didn't switch tanks, BUT, I am glad you pointed this out. Should I ever have a situation develop like this again, I will remember to keep that in mind. And to be honest, switching tanks didn't cross my mind, so that is a something I need to think about for just my own learning and...

No issues at all from a weather standpoint. Everything was VFR, clouds at that point were pretty high - it has just rained about an our earlier, but everything passed - sure, there was moister in the air -. I am in Alabama - Afternoon thunderstorms are the norm here and I waited for about a...

I didn't switch. Forgot to say that earlier. Both tanks were full and the engine was only running a total of 30 minutes.

I just checked, it was 26/26 c

It did happen exactly when I pulled back the throttle. One of the instructors I know at the school thought maybe it could have been something to do with the cable so hopefully they will figure it out and let me know so I can learn more from it. Hopefully the mechanic or flight school can give...

No..I check that after landing though to be sure. but that is exactly what it felt like and it did cross my mind.

Thanks for the reminder. In the Cherokee 140 there seems to be a little debate on the use of carb heat. I flew mostly in the 140 when I got my ppl, and my instructor always told me to use carb heat but I pointed out to him in the POH that Piper says only use if needed. He then pointed out to...

This afternoon I was renting a Cherokee 140 just to do some touch n gos. I have my ppl and just wanted to get a little time in the plane this afternoon. On the third and final leg, I was turning downwind in the pattern, pulled back on throttle to cruise and as I did it, the rpm dropped...

https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=PIPER&model=CHEROKEE+235&listing_id=2270059&s-type=aircraft So, just thinking, how would something like be? Not going to run out and try and buy it, but just curious if something like this would be okay for first...

I am in Birmingham (kbhm) and rent from there and Shelby (keet). I will not likely be able to take time to fly but I may try and stop by KPDK this next week as I will be going right by there. May be able to at least get a view of some different planes. Hey, anyone near me that wants to show...

So not open another can or worms, but what are the opinions on buying a plane that isn't as updated but at a lower price and then updating your avionics, or finding one that is already updated but you spend more on the front end. Again, my budget may allow a little of both, but just curious. I...

I think this is something to consider in the sense that we need to monitor heat - something I had not particularly thought about. but there are several options to cool a plan, if needed. It would not be a priority, just something for me to consider.

Basically. Two Yorkies. Hey they may not be a "mans" dog, but I love 'em