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It's not great but useable. It doesn't get used a lot so better look the runway over before landing to ensure it's clear. I have no idea if the airport is accessible to come and go by car. I just landed there pretty regular when I had my 150 because it was a unique little place.

About the fastest I can remember was 309 kt ground speed at 17.5 burning 10.5 gph lean of peak coming back east from Oshkosh one year. That's of course straight and level, I typically reduce power to descend and leave the trim set for cruise.

That's cute.

Way overpriced but someone will buy it to kickstart their own YouTube channel. Pretty greedy considering most everything on it was given to him and he profited from the content. Hell I bet Kitfox would build you one for just like it new for 250k or less.

I just recall reading it in the manual a long time ago.

Nav mode allows more deviation from the set course. Mine doesn’t have GPS steering so when you combine that with the speed of my plane it causes it to chase the Cdi too much unless it’s a calm day. A normal plane probably wouldn’t have an issue.

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The STC was probably voided with the installation of the pistons. STC's are usually for a specific airframe and engine model. By installing the HC pistons the engine model changed effectively becoming a -D or -H. Does it work, probably especially since most ethanol free gas is 91 octane but...

I don't think marked off sites is needed but they do ride through the grounds and enforce some things. They run tents out of the 24hour area as it's a safety thing but they could also leave some notes on campers who don't park perpendicular or have a courtyard between groups. Removing roped...

There is always room for a tent. You will be out by the highway or down towards the RV pump out area depending on if you arrive Saturday or Sunday. If you have a bike or scooter it doesn’t really matter how far away you are. The past two years I arrived on Saturday morning and ended up in the...

The aa1 is more like 108kts not mph. I planned for 125 mph in mine at 6.5 gph. Mine had no wheel pants and the paint was rough as a cob. I think 130 mph would be reasonable for a clean example.

If you want seats for two men you can about scratch that Grumman off the list when it gets hot. Not sure why you’d want fast but a Thorp or a Wittman would be the cheapest per knot you’ll find.

Deregulation rarely happens even if it makes sense. For example, someone can finish an experimental and get a repairman's certificate and do their own annuals but you could do a ground up restoration on an airplane and still need an A&P and IA. I think most seasoned people also realize an IA...

Between taxes, power, and insurance cost my monthly expenses have gone up by almost $400.00. That doesn't account for increased food cost, gas, and entertainment expenses. Add to that you need to be setting aside more for repair/replacement cost of non aviation related expenses as well as...

As others have said, parking is hit or miss and you don't know till you try. Approaches are pretty clear but as another poster said there is usually some turbulence as you descend below the trees from the steady coastal winds. There is enough to see and do at the park to keep you busy for an...

I think he is talking about aircraft camping. Camp Scholler rules only state you park perpendicular to the fire lines with 10' between camping units. Operation of motorized equipment such as ebikes, scooters, one wheels, etc. is only permitted for individuals with licenses. No saving of spots...

The market has certainly made a turn but I feel we are still years out from a true return to normal. Airplanes are sitting on the market longer but seems most sellers would rather die in the grave they dug than get partially out. 5-10 years ago financing an old airplane was almost unheard of...

If they would enforce the camp ground rules there would be a lot more camping spots. Instead you have people roping off .5 acre parcels so their buddies can form a coral of campers and have an area for entertaining. I also saw areas roped off from Saturday till I left on Thursday that weren't...

I averaged about 8-10 miles per day plus a lot of biking. The trams that head through Vintage, ultralight, and down to south 40 are about useless unless you get on at the beginning or end. Made the mistake of going to the seaplane base Wednesday and took forever to get back. They claim another...

I’ve stopped flying to the show because of how chaotic it has become. As long as the flow of incoming traffic isn’t interrupted everything goes smooth. Once it gets throttled or halted it turns to complete chaos. The arrival has gotten so long and so complicated it only makes things worse. I...