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    New Family - Keep Flying?

    I find flying to be a great break from the daily grind. Sometimes when I am getting over-stressed with things at work or at home, it is nice to clear my mind from these things and concentrate on flying for an hour. You may need a break every now and then when your new bundle of joy has an ear...
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    collision avoidance units

    I have the Zaon MRX unit and find it very helpful. Mine operates on 2 AA batteries or ship power and is the size of a deck of cards. Because it is so portable, I can easily use it in any plane that I fly. These units can be purchased used in the range of $350-$450 and serve as a very...
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    What are your utility bills like?

    1700 sf split level in MN with very reasonable electric bills ($150ish). A programmable thermostat will reduce your bills wherever you live. My electric company also offers a 15 percent discount for the summer months if you let them put a switch on your AC unit. This allows them to turn off...
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    What is your favorite beer?

    I like to try the local brews when I travel. Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee is excellent with the Wheat Monkey for those who like wheat beer and a very tasty and hoppy IPA. Atwater Brewery in Detroit wins the award for fun-to say beer with their Voodoo Vator Doppelbock. Also like the Left...
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    Memberships available in Twin Cities Flight Club

    Prescott Flying Club based at KSGS in South Saint Paul, MN is looking for a couple new members. Whether you are a student pilot looking to reduce the cost of your training or a commercial pilot who wants access to aircraft on your days off, Prescott Flying Club can help. We have two Piper...
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    Looking to Buy Old Headset

    Tons of very inexpensive used headsets on ebay. I purchased my Cheap-O headset new when I started my ppl training and it has actually served me very well. ASA HS-1A This listing is for $120, but you can find them cheaper on Amazon. I put a $20 set of gel earpads on them and couldn't be...
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    Dumbest thing you have done and lived to tell about it

    Topped off the tanks and headed off on a short flight. Normal flight, normal landing. When I opened the door at the FBO, I noticed a cable laying across the door. I thought the ADF wire had broken lose until I saw the diameter of the wire. Then I thought to myself, "Did I remove the ground...
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    I want to buy the crappiest ANR headset in your hangar

    Found a $90 ANR headset on ebay that I am using for $300 trade-in credit on a new, old Zulu. $440 for the old model Zulu or $600 for a New Zulu with ANR trade-in.
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    I want to buy the crappiest ANR headset in your hangar

    Looking for an ANR headset to use as a trade-in. I don't care what brand it is, how good it sounds, or what color it is. I don't even mind if your dog tried to eat it. I could care less if it is LEMO, helicopter, or dual plug. Just looking for something cheap that is in working condition...
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