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  1. wby0nder

    Can't "fail" a Flight Review - semantics?

    It's recurrent training. When it's perceived as a test the trainee is motivated to obscure any shortcomings they may have in order to not fail. If we approach a BFR as an opportunity to learn, to improve skill and knowledge, the entire aviation community benefits.
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    140 vs. j-3 vs. champ? Thinking of a cheap learner plane.

    My C150 may become available if the Mooney I'm going to look at next week is the One.
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    plane for the mission? college student flying

    cant beat a C150 with a low or mid time engine and auto gas STC. You can buy them all day long for under $20K. Easy to maintain, cheap to fly, insurance no problem, decent performance too. I regularly do 300 mile XCs in mine.
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    Blimp flight rules?

    Actually, wave flights for altitude gain usually are of short enough duration that the "diaper" issue isn't needed. Long duration distance flights below and above FL180 do usually utilize some form of relief system. High altitude flights require pressure demand O2 systems and if wanting to...
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    Web based home controllers?

    Guys, Guys, I'm a pilot not a rocket scientist! I want a couple smoke detectors, a thermometer or maybe a thermostat, possibly a light switch and a camera that I can see/operate from my phone. I live in the country were I don't have to worry about people hacking my wireless. I just want to...
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    Web based home controllers?

    Wondering if anyone has any experience with home controllers especially for iPhone? I need to set up smoke detectors thermostats WebCam and I have no idea where to begin Thanks in advance
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    Art

    Great idea Rollie! Go for it. Lots of kinds of "art". Enjoy! I've got a friend in Ames not much younger than you went to Iowa State and got a masters in fine arts just a few years ago. Why? He enjoyed it!
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    Favorite Aviation TV Show

    I think I vaguely remember Whirlybirds.
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    Favorite Aviation TV Show

    12 O'Clock High Ripcord
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    Ol' Blue won't start

    a littl 2 cycle mix fuel isn't going hurt a bit.
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    Glider pilot illegally arrested for flying over nuke plant

    Yeah, but it IS fun to think about! Made me laugh!
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    Frugal flying

    Try soaring sometime. You wont believe the fuel burn!
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    Top 5 aviation movies

    Forgot all about that one. It's GREAT! Are you offering to loan it?
  14. wby0nder

    The Mossie flies again

    Which reminds me of that beautiful 2/3 scale P38 recently flown in TX. Havent seen any new pics or details on it
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    Good name for a dog?

    Mayday.
  16. wby0nder

    Winter Wonderland

    Wow. Maybe I should think about packing up my tree gear. I spent 5 weeks climbing trees around Fayetteville after 3 inches of ice there several years ago. Couldn't believe the devastation. Looked like a F1.5 tornado had hit EVERYWHERE.
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    Iowa Man Shoots Dog For Tresspassing

    ..... x2
  18. wby0nder

    **** Merry Christmas ****

    That's like a classic David Sedaris xmas story. Funny but so not funny.
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    Winter Flying

    Too old for snow removal? You're like half my age Jesse! Get out there and fly that Baby! I tried to drive through the heart of the blizzard from Ames IA to Albert Lea MN Thursday to pick up my nephew (on college break) but I35 was a mess of jackknifed trucks, drifts, and zero vis. After 2...
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