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    To go with tinted windows or not…

    I’ve got a 1969 PA30C (3 side windows on each side) and my window glass is desperately in need of replacement. My windows leak, the windshield is crazed and scratched in several spots. I’m looking over my options and my mechanic really likes the UV gray window tint option. I’m not completely...
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    Had a close call today...

    NASA reports are not just for get out of jail free cards, they are there to collect data which will be used to (hopefully) improve safety. File the report. And if you ever find yourself in a situation where you ask yourself if you should file one, just do it. Be a part of the solution.
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    Fuel Cap...

    Everyone does it at least once. One day I was on FF and got a call from ATC. They said my oil cap was found on the ramp at the departure airport. It was in an LSA with a Rotax so I remarkably lost no oil. Now when I fly in GA, the last thing I do before I hop in is one last quick walk around...
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    Suspected Carb Ice...Rare Magneto Failure

    This post would be a perfect NASA ASRS report submission.
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    GTX 33ES Question

    thanks guys!
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    GTX 33ES Question

    So I have a GTN 750, GDL 88 and GTX 327 in my airplane. Aside from remote mounting the transponder and cleaning up the panel, does a GTX33ES offer me anything else? I have a opportunity to pickup a GTX33ES, that's why I'm asking.
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    Chicago Skyline Route

    I'm in GYY currently and heading up to OSH in the morning. Provided the fog burns off as scheduled, looking to fly up the shoreline past downtown Chicago tomorrow morning (7am-ish) Any one have any suggestions for doing this route? I plan on being about 1-2 miles off shore and will call Chicago...
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    Canceled Trip

    I landed in ATL a few hours ago and it was not a fun ride in my airliner from Chicago. Rides were crap from basically 0-39000 feet. Paralleled the line on the arrival from the north east (yes you read that right) and it looked nasty on the radar. You made the right call
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    Six Seats, Two Engines, Under 20 GPH

    Twinkie owner here - I have a 1969 PA30 C model, basically a PA39 but without counter rotating engines. Yes, you can put two kids seats in the cargo compartment. But now you have no bag space. And good luck finding the seats.. every now and again they pop up on barnstormers or eBay, but you...
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    Airliner Deicing Procedure?

    If there is any sort of ice or contaminate in the engine inlets or on the blades themselves, the engine cannot be started until that situation is rectified. Been a while since I’ve been to CLE, but I do remember that they have a designated deicing area and I don’t ever recall getting deiced at...
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    First Oshkosh '22 Incident?

    I was holding short of 27 watching for departure when that happened almost right in front of us. 2008 if I remember right. Was a somber ride home.
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