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There is a 36-Bo at our field that my perspective partner has rented in the past. He wants something else. He is driving the need for pressurization. I would also like pressurization. Cirrus is out altogether. Not my bag. My wife couldn't get into it if she tried. Even if she could, I...

First post in a long while... 6 years ago when I bought by carburated C182E I had a "normal mission" of 250nm each way and was a low time (100-ish hours TT) pilot with no instrument rating. Since then I got my IR and flown in lots of actual (still current). I got my HP endorsement in the 182...

First, a 1962 Cessna 182 is an "E" variant, not an "A." The differences between those two variants are many. Jump guys like the old narrow body straight tail "A-D" variants. Comfort flyers, like me, prefer the wide body "E" and later variants. I fly an "E" with a STOL kit. This. Solo...

Wow, so I could (theoretically) get an ATP with just a 3rd class medical, too?

This might seem like a strange question, but do you actually NEED a 2nd class medical to take a checkride for a commercial pilot's license? I know you NEED a 2nd class medical to exercise the privileges of a commercial pilot's license. Here's why I ask: I currently have, and have only ever...

I had the wife right seat. That meant smoothest possible ride, ground speed be darned! She's a good sport, but I want to encourage her flying with me...

Ted, was that your twin cessna we were envious of while chatting with Youngstown approach and trying to find a less bumpy altitude? Skylane 9231X

So I was out flying today and my EGT started climbing about 1h 30m into my flight. I was over central PA when this happened and my first thought was, "Well it must be carb ice." OAT at 7,000' was right around freezing, much warmer than at the surface. I have experienced carb ice before, even at...

So I was thinking about the two newest transport aircraft, namely the A-380 and 787. Both utilize composites a great deal. Yet both still have conventional wing and tail configurations rather than a canard. If all the canard flyer claims of greater efficiency (both surfaces lift as opposed to...

Took a buddy to pick up his Grumman Cheetah from the avionics shop today. He safety piloted for me while I shot a couple of approaches in my 182. After we got back to the home field he took me up in it and I got my first stick time in a low wing, WOW it is different! Not nearly as quirky as I...

Finally something constructive. Also performance based. I can see why the entrenched bureaucracy would never want such an elegant solution.

That is shockingly ignorant. So if a mechanical failure occurs on a fat guy's plane it is because he's fat? Really? Body fat content is no indication of good judgement. @Bruce, You make very valid points about the safety of the flying public. Truck drivers have been dealing with this...

Is a 182 a GA single? Because I flew one with a BMI of 43 for awhile and carried pax well within the plane's weight limits. Actually the 182 is the perfect fat guy plane.

While the intent of the vertical gastric sleeve was portion control it was discovered to have an additional, unforeseen benefit. Part of the stomach which is removed is responsible for production of one of the hormones that triggers the sensation of being hungry. Thus, patients who get this...

Where did I say I got a band? I had the vertical gastric sleeve procedure, not the band. Are you even aware that there are different types of bariatric surgeries?

Well aren't you a ray of sunshine. I'm shocked you didn't suggest an RV-10. It's just amazing how some people can be. Learn a new trick, pony. Counseling, that's your magic pill? Jack, if pious jerks sermonizing to me about what a terrible person I was for being fat was going to work I'd...

OP here. Went and had the vertical gastric sleeve procedure done 4/29/13. Have gone from 335 to about 200 pounds (just over 6 feet tall). Feel like a million bucks. Am able to do a lot more physical activity as I lost weight which is certainly helping my (above average) results. Insurance...

Find ethanol free mogas if you get one eligible for the STC.

I have a 1962 E model and love it. If I had it to do over again, though, I'd probably get a 210. I got mine painted right after I bought it for around 10k. With your budget I'd look for a bird with the right panel but an old paint job and a runout engine. Get the pPonk 520 cylinders...