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It's not bad, but "Airplane" is closer to a documentary on airline life. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Not a bad gig. Show up, fly ______ number of legs. Go to the hotel. Drink some beer. Workout (maybe). Repeat every 1 to 4 days. It's a job. There are always aspects that suck, but the good outweighs the bad by far. Make it fun. Take the job seriously, but never yourself. Make some money...

Dang.... Looks like a warranty claim to me. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

The Illinois invective is part of everyone's electric bill. Yes, it will go away eventually, but the cost will come down as well. With no incentives, it works to 7.5% yearly ROI. Not awesome, but compared to most long-term investments, not bad. Compare to the BEST bank CD "safe investment"...

The car is a Volt, so the battery is 17.4 KW and it is charged from dead usually. A vast majority of the driving is local in nature and the engine rarely runs. The home system is 13.8KWA. It's all about power in vs power out. When my energy usage is low, the panels run the meter backward...

I think they are a cool toy, but a long way from mainstream. Lots of torque could turn a big prop slowly making it efficient. Of course, infrastructure is a big deal. on a side note, I just got a quote for a solar installation for my house. my total out-of-pocket expense (with incentives) is...

You might check out KEFT. Usually have the lowest fuel prices around here. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I'm at a bit of a loss. We are trying to fly into Bethel Maine for a conference. The airport is unattended, and we need to figure out transportation. if there's anybody that lives around that area and has ideas for rental cars, please let me know. As of right now, the best option looks to be...

That is after all why I became a pilot. Too lazy to work too nervous to steal. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Hope everybody has a happy, fun Independence day and everybody still has all their appendages tomorrow. [emoji322][emoji4] Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Fare enough. Quick comparison. Assumptions: Any non-turboed piper product: 156KTAS @ 16GPH My N/A 310 (real numbers): 177KTAS @ 22GPH The FI models run at 190 KTAS on 25GPH. Engine override: $20/engine Fuel cost: $5.00/gal 250NM trip: Piper = $160, C310 = $211 500NM trip: Piper =...

That was me that responded about the twin idea. Operating cost is about 60% higher than my 4-cylinder Mooney. Feel free to PM me and I can fill you in from an actual owner's perspective. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Why not a twin? MUCH lower acquisition cost. Tons of room and ul... Use the Delta in cost for 100LL and engine override for the next 20 years until you break even. Insurance is easy for you as an Airbus pilot. I went from a Mooney to a 310. My growing (teenagers) family of 4 prompted...

The answer to the question really is, task saturation and/or distraction. to this day, we still have pilots sitting the wrong flap setting in the airliners we fly. There's two pilots watching this and even a checklist to verify, but that does not account for all distractions. At a couple of...

That's true, but I have my engine reserve for that. [emoji16] Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I traded up to a 310 from a Mooney. My kids turned into teenagers (no matter how little I feed them). I looked at all the heavy-hauler singles vs. twins. Obviously I decided on a twin. Here's the thought process.... Price: This was a beautifully restored '56 310. I paid a bit of a premium...

I think Jet-A has other additives. I use straight kerosene like you use in torpedo heaters. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

It will mix temporary, but I have to swirl it around with the rag, then wash the plane. I will use it as a "dry wash" as well. Just wipe on, wipe off, buff off the haze when it dries. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Have not waxed a single vehicle, including airplanes, since I have been doing this. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

No oily residue, at least none that I can feel. It does not leave fingerprints when you put your finger in it. I put one cup in the wash water bucket which is about 5 gallons. I will also just wipe the plane down with a rag soaked with kerosene, let it dry and buff it out. It will remove...