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That crash happened in my airspace. Darwin Award for sure. It affected that controller all the way until she retired. You never forget about being the last person some talks to.

Yep, its pumice free. The white jug with red lettering is the one you want. I normally get the big one thats 4.5lbs. It lasts about 2-3yrs of belly cleanings.

Yep, just melts the exhaust soot and oil. It leaves an awesome shine on the plane and is not corrosive at all.

Used Gojo for years. It’s so easy. Wipe on with a shop towel starting at the nose. By time I get to the tail, it’s already broken down the stuff under the cowl. Wipe clean with the old T-shirt. Plus getting under the plane on a creeper gets me looking at the undercarriage components. GOJO...

Looks like number 1 on the charts for the longest, nine weeks in 1960 goes to Percy Faith, Theme from “A Summer Place”. Back when music was actually good (I’m only 37yrs old). Interesting that an instrumental was so popular, beating a lot of Elvis songs that year.

Can you make Comanche 250 plugs?

This was when they leveled off. Speed then increased to 155kts.

I guess I was thinking they went for the altitude test basically right away, which was impressive. 87gals, two people, gear and I saw them at FL270 north of Flagstaff. Would’ve thought they could’ve burned off half the fuel first.

I actually agree. I’ve been wanting a tail wheel version for 4yrs now. I thought it was in the works and I even have a picture on my phone. I’ve argued that there is no currently available 4-seat, all aluminum, turbo, low wing, tail dragger. I can’t be the only person that wants that!

I have a perfectly functioning GNC250XL with two cards updated last year with East and West USA. If you are interested in it, just send me a message. They are great units! Great for GPS backup and a great second Comm!

Congrats to The Airplane Factory. I’m impressed at the Rotax 915 Sling Tsi performance. FL270 is not a friendly spot for non-pressurized GA planes but wow. Looked like it made it up there easily. Can’t wait for Oshkosh! https://www.airplanefactory.com/aircraft/sling-tsi-ktoa-to-kosh/

Google maps helps a lot with picking routes to use the board. Go to the Directions icon and put in the FBO to destination. Then at the top hit the Bicycle tab or Walking tab. Those will come up with routes that aren't highways and normally less busy roads. The Walking tab will find sidewalks...

I just purchased a WoWgo board. They offer different lengths of boards and up to 3 different battery options. I went with the midsize board with the midsize battery (35" board lays perfectly in the baggage area of my friends Mooney, Comanche will fit any of the boards). The range is up to 14...

This is how my buddies and I get around. Flew down to Gulf Shores for a day and busted out the boards. The rampies asked if we had an Uber or Car standing by. Nope, just longboards.The look on their faces were epic! Zipping around Gulfstreams and Falcons on these make it a fun trip. I finally...

get an older speed demon! As someone mentioned above, The Meyers 200 or possibly a Comanche 260 or 400! No parts supply problems with Meyers or the Comanche (well maybe the gear conduits but someone makes a batch every year). The 400 can be had for less than $150K, 1400lb useful, non turbo and...

I love comparing the Comanche to my friend's RV10. Our numbers are basically the same with two big differences. Range and useful load. Both file 160kt, both are roomy, both burn the same fuel but my plane holds 90gal vs the RV's 60. The PA24 250 has 1200+lb useful with no CG issues. It truely is...

We lost both radios in my buddy's Mooney while on a left base into Madison inside the class C. We could hear them but we couldn't key up from either push-to-talk. It was just static. They knew immediately we had an issue. We acknowledged all instructions with an ident. They then knew we could...

I wish it was for the area but its the most expensive airport in the KC Metro area. My house is on a 2 mile final for 18 so I'm not really complaining, I guess. I know it could be worse! A lot worse

Damn, that's my home airport. I'm used to seeing that little Cessna out flying every day. Sad, but at least the pilot is ok. Welcome to LXT, the land of $400+ hangars and $5+ dollar fuel. You'd think this place was Midway or Aspen with these prices. G8 is my hangar if you ever wanna come by!

I still mess this up. Old habits die hard. When you have to read these damn things every 15mins for the entire thunderstorm season, knowing that nobody is listening, you get used to the repetitive speech.