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  1. dcat127

    San Antonio woman prison time for laser a police helicopter

    I wonder what percentage of people that laser planes actually get caught. I suspect it is a fairly small number. Having harsh penalties for the few that are caught should scare others from trying it. And would no doubt if they were intelligent, but I don't think its the best and brightest that...
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    Why do we switch fuel tanks before landing?

    I wonder how often people see the need to slip a Cherokee Six?
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    Why do we switch fuel tanks before landing?

    The Piper checklists I'm familiar with have "fuel on fuller tank" in the before landing checklist. Of course if there is not adequate fuel in the tank you are on you need to switch. But if I have 10 gal in the left and 15 in the right, am I actually improving anything by switching? I feel that...
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    Why would an altimeter be incorrect?

    Both were set to the same barometric setting. On the ground they both showed the same expected elevation.
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    Why would an altimeter be incorrect?

    How is the static system vacuum based?
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    Why would an altimeter be incorrect?

    It has a gi275, along with the original altimeter.
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    Why would an altimeter be incorrect?

    That would make more sense according to my understanding of how an altimeter works.
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    Why would an altimeter be incorrect?

    I recently bought an Saratoga, it is currently in the shop getting various items resolved that were discovered during the prebuy. During the test flight I noticed that while both altimeters matched on the ground, in flight they show about a 500ft discrepancy. My mechanic's comment was that it is...
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    GRYDER WINS - $1.2M Defamation Case Reversed

    I for one will be pleased if this goes to trial. Watching Dan being cross examined is a video I would watch, not that I will get to see that, I might have to settle for a transcript. This is no doubt the correct choice for Dan. Defamation lawsuits are relatively hard to win, I find it unlikely...
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    Aircraft Bidder

    I have no idea if they are legit or not. But read their terms and conditions page....this is what it says in regards to deposits: Deposits submitted to Auction Firm’s escrow account by registered bidders that were not the successful bidder will be returned via transfer instructions provided by...
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    Lock Haven Pirep?

    I did this about a year ago. You can park in the grass over close to the museum and walk over. If I remember right there is not much within walking distance for food.
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    Do you subscribe to Windy.com Premium subscription? Do you find it beneficial for trip planning?

    I pay for the premium version, and I like it. I probably use it more for longer range planning than what official sources have available. I find the distance and planning tool to be helpful as it gives a nice vertical view of clouds along the flight path. I believe that is only available in the...
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    Cherokee down in West Palm Beach

    They didn't exactly send the guy out that was the best at explaining what a touch and go is.
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    Airplane as a business expense/deduction/write off, whatever?

    This is kind of 2 different questions. The IRS doesn't care what the FAA thinks and the FAA doesn't care what the IRS thinks. One non aviation example of this is the IRS expects a drug dealer to pay income tax on their ill-gotten gains, that doesn't make selling drugs legal. There a number is...
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    Flying by the numbers ?

    Is this friend you went flying with a cfi? After being out of the cockpit for two years you really need the skills of a cfi.
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    Is Dan Gryder the biggest asset to aviation on youtube?

    It's a rainy day in NY, can't go flying. Came here to see what Dan's been up to. #notdisappointed.
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    Thinking about moving and renting out current house

    What state? What are the landlord tenant laws like in your location? I used to own a number of rental properties in New York. With the current legal structure unless you are large enough to have your own inhouse legal team you are probably just asking for trouble.
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    Windows 10 Help

    Is this a laptop with an hdd? If so I would guess it is failing. Make sure you have a backup of any valuable files before doing anything else.
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