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    First time builder....Cozy!

    After much (oh god sooo much) deliberation I finally settled on the Cozy Mk IV. I have a pretty simple mission, me+SHMBO+bags. Good speed and long range. My "mission within the mission" is that I want to visit all MLB ball parks in one season! I have never worked with composites before, however...
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    Best $100 Burger

    If you make it down to College Station, head over to Fuegos. Best Tacos ever! About 5mins drive,there are always crew cars available at the FBO:D
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    Fatal runway nway incursion in Moscow

    I agree. I work in Oil and often travel to deepest darkest Russia. One of my most terrifying moments was realizing we were about to take the runway with about a foot of snow on the wings. Luckily most of it blew off by the time we rotated, but still....:yikes:
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    3rd Class Medical with Past DWI's

    Being late for work is hardly comparable to multiple DUI. Im sure they are only looking for indicators that you can become a risk to yourself and others while PIC.
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    Foreign Customs, Culture, and Courtesies?

    I was born and raised in Scotland...yes the 40% income tax sucks, but in reality we are all just tight with our money:D Tipping is pretty rare except in the more high end places where it is expected.
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    Airline Pricing is so Confunding

    I just booked 2 round trip tickets for January...ALA-JFK. Total cost roughly $1900 Then I looked at the breakdown - Airfare - $140 Taxes + Fees = $1700 How does this work???
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    Passed the Checkride!

    Congratulations! I will be taking mine soon, glad to hear yours went smoothly!
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    2015 Oshkosh Hotel prices...WTF!?!

    This is interesting...I never knew such things existed! SHMBO is coming to OSH 2015 and isnt overly enthusiastic about camping...need to look into this:yes:
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    new in america now

    I was born and Britain and now live in the USA (Texas).....I fly for free:rofl:
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    Qantas to start DFW-Sydney A380 Flights

    Re: Quantas to start DFW-Sydney A380 Flights I flew the A380 from IAH to frankfurt last year, wasn't so bad compared to the twice monthly Turkish Airlines 777 flight from IAH-IST that i now take:mad2:
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    2015 Oshkosh Hotel prices...WTF!?!

    Its surprising how many dont bother trying to be quiet!
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    What's your preflight routine?

    Forgot to add...take a leak:D Nothing worse than getting to cruise and realizing your bladder range is significantly shorter than fuel range:mad:
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    Cobra vs Apache

    I got to see a Hind up close just yesterday...never realized how big the thing is!!:eek:
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    Bad Day in Upstate NY

    Seen this in the EAA facebook page. Sad news for all involved,will be interested to find out how such a collision happened, however I have faith in the good that the program brings and I hope the program continues.
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    I don't get off on Cell Phones

    Im not a phone fanboy....I do have a decent phone (Galaxy S4), but I dont keep up to date with all the latest gadgets. The only time I check them out is when my contract is nearly up. Saying that...yes phones for $500+ can seem expensive, but when you think about the functionality you get...
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    Do you wear a tin foil hat?

    Awesome! Where can we buy these patches??
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    Fighters scrambled for ADIZ bust

    As someone who spends half of the year in the former soviet union...i wouldnt be alll that surprised to see them try and position themselves as a world leader by use of force in the next few years. Here in Kazakhstan the media is full of pro-russia news everyday. Luckily i fly home to houston...
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    AOPA Swepstakes

    Correct...how are they meant to surprise me with it when Im currently working in Kazkahstan:rofl:
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    Seeking flight friends

    Why would we owe it to someone like you? What have you done for this nation?
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