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> "Heck I woulnd't mind getting the Clarity Alofts for myself and then letting someone use my A20s." That's what I would do. Except, I'd get Halos instead. It's easy enough to put a fresh pair of foam plugs on for squeamish passengers . . . they come with a bag full and if you ever exhausted...

> "Many have tried auto conversions but most are a complete disaster and not worth the time or expense." Oh yeah? They used Suzuki engines for the Bugatti 100P replica that flew recently. I bet you didn't think about that one.

> "I'm about to get several implants to replace a couple bridges that have been in my mouth for nearly 40 years." Good move! Pretty amazing that your bridges have lasted 40 years and that they've not destroyed the anchor teeth during this time. That was some good work! Just as a reference...

My spelling is ridiculous. It's allograft, not allograph. I discovered recently the correct spelling of orthoscopic (as in orthoscopic surgery) is actually arthroscopic, as in arthroscopic surgery. Siggh . . .

> "My brother has one that's come loose twice already." Crowns or implants "that's come loose"? Just prior you say "I'd rather the implant stick, however, rather than having dealing with implants." I think you meant to say you'd rather have the "crown" stick? If the root canal, post and...

I was sorry to see he got demoted. Considering the alternative, mucking up the landing or running out of fuel and crashing, I'd say he should be commended, not penalized.

https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/meanwhile-in-mexico.79312/page-2 My root canal rant, post #43. Dentistry doesn't come up on the board all that often so I'm pointing to this old thread in the hope someone is saved from the evil endodontists. Is insurance covering implants...

"Chopping the throttle abeam the numbers . . ." Poorly phrased. Sorry. Better to have said "Reducing power to something near idle but not so far that the front cylinders are being shock cooled nor so far that sudden application of power - as in a go-around - causes the engine to stumble...

"The popular technique for STOL landings is high and steep. Slow high AOA approaches are MUCH safer when flown steep because you can lower the nose to manage airspeed." This. Something I do, sometimes intentionally sometimes not, is aim for touchdown a couple hundred feet before the...

Back in the 90's I had to go in for minor foot surgery to remove a crystalline build-up in my right foot big toe. The work shoes I'd been wearing were partially responsible - constricting my toes together or putting pressure on the joint, so I became a sandal person. That's all I wore for...

Feeling rather thick . . . like I should be able to figure it out . . . but what is a PNP flight?

I've got mine too (decal). Do you know if CBP has any preferences on where we put it? Theres rules for just about everything else so wouldn't be surprised if they don't have one for this too.

Keep in mind, contrary to what your common sense might tell you, if you decide to head for the mainland SFO is closer than SAN.

Paperwork & procedures: Crossing south no assigned squawk is necessary. Coming back, yes. FSS gives it to you over the radio when you get within radio range - about fifty miles at 8500. First thing upon landing was refueling the plane. A Comanche and a Skylane were getting fuel so I just...

I filed SEE to Loreto but didn't find anywhere near the 35 knot tailwinds predicted by ADDS for 12-14K. If anything, I had something on the nose, so soon realized Loreto was going to be a knuckle biter so did the smart thing and landed San Felipe. I sure hated to give up that altitude but...

John J. Montgomery, here in San Diego on Otay Mesa, current location of KSDM, used ailerons on his gliders in the 1880's. A number of innovators flew in Europe well before the Wrights. The Wrights are the most over-rated bicycle mechanics ever invented by the history books. Curtiss was...

Thanks guys for the great info. Very useful. I'll report back at some point on how the trip went and whatever I learn that might be useful to others.

Thanks for that. I am just at that point of finishing up the applications. I've been expecting a payment screen to pop up but so far nada . . . now I understand why. They want us to send a check? That's nice. Check will certainly be in the mail manana.

I've had a long-standing intention to fly down to Todos Santos to visit a friend who has property there. Something or other has gotten in the way of doing this trip until now but I'm currently firming up a plan to head down there. There's a lot to learn about eAPIS and other realities of flying...

I've been using an aluminum E tank (24 cu ft) and pulse dose medical regulator with Oximixer cannula for several years. I get it filled at a dive shop. Works great.