2010 Roll Call!!

Let'sgoflying! said:
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Looks like good VFR off to the one side.
 
Forecast is for temps in the high 80's. If anybody wants to place bets, I'll take the over for whatever you want to wager.
 
TangoWhiskey said:
:thumbsup: :rofl::rofl::rofl: You're gonna make it to Gaston's just fine!
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TW, My brother took this picture as we were starting from the Portland, OR. area to my home base of S49. We were starting into the Columbia River gorge. We had a few low hanging clouds. But good VFR.
 

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Bob Bement said:
TW, My brother took this picture as we were starting from the Portland, OR. area to my home base of S49. We were starting into the Columbia River gorge. We had a few low hanging clouds. But good VFR.
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Thanks for that picture, Bob. Looking forward to meeting you.

I miss the Pacific NW!
 
Prog charts are showing a good chance of rain on Friday. Do we know what condition the runway is in now? If it's wet or going to get wet, Ozark Regional will have to be our destination in the 58P.

METARS show it may rain tomorrow.

KBPK 091500Z 0915/1012 26008G17KT P6SM OVC120
FM091700 24007KT P6SM SCT040 OVC100
FM091900 19009KT P6SM BKN040
FM100000 17004KT P6SM OVC050
PROB30 1000/1006 5SM TSRA BR OVC025CB
FM100600 14004KT P6SM OVC100


Best,

Dave
 
I'll be there Thursday and can report on runway conditions. Steve should be there tonight.
 
Dave Siciliano said:
METARS show it may rain tomorrow.

KBPK 091500Z 0915/1012 26008G17KT P6SM OVC120
FM091700 24007KT P6SM SCT040 OVC100
FM091900 19009KT P6SM BKN040
FM100000 17004KT P6SM OVC050
PROB30 1000/1006 5SM TSRA BR OVC025CB
FM100600 14004KT P6SM OVC100
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That's today. 100600 is 1 AM tonight.
 
flyingcheesehead said:
That's today. 100600 is 1 AM tonight.
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That's as far at TAFs went then, but the progs show Friday possibility. In any case, runway may be wet even if it's not raining when we arrive Friday.

KBPK 091734Z 0918/1018 24007KT P6SM SCT040 SCT100
FM092100 19009KT P6SM VCSH BKN040CB
FM100200 17004KT P6SM BKN050
FM100600 14002KT P6SM OVC100
FM101200 15004KT P6SM FEW010 BKN100


Best,

Dave
 
Due to some personal issues, I won't be making it.
Everyone be safe please.
I am near KJEF if anyone has to divert and needs something, don't hesitate to contact me.

Kent can attest, I do get up at 3 am to come get some folks from the airport while they are sitting in the back of a squad car.
 
Dave Siciliano said:
That's as far at TAFs went then, but the progs show Friday possibility. In any case, runway may be wet even if it's not raining when we arrive Friday.

KBPK 091734Z 0918/1018 24007KT P6SM SCT040 SCT100
FM092100 19009KT P6SM VCSH BKN040CB
FM100200 17004KT P6SM BKN050
FM100600 14002KT P6SM OVC100
FM101200 15004KT P6SM FEW010 BKN100


Best,

Dave
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Easy enough to land at Mountain Home, get a car or plane ride over to inspect, then fly in if it's good enough condition, bring the P over!
 
markb5900 said:
Due to some personal issues, I won't be making it.
Everyone be safe please.
I am near KJEF if anyone has to divert and needs something, don't hesitate to contact me.

Kent can attest, I do get up at 3 am to come get some folks from the airport while they are sitting in the back of a squad car.
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Sorry to hear you won't be making it, Mark. Now, two things:

1) Did you have a cabin reserved? I'll happily take your reservation so you don't lose a night's worth of $$$, and

2) I will happily attest that Mark will make it to the airport BEFORE you end up in the back of the squad car. :D
 
im actually surprised you're even considering taking the P in there Dave.
 
Dave, you can always call on unicom. I'm sure there'll be someone around to report. Whether or not it'll be a 'trustworthy' report is somewhat tenuous!
 
tonycondon said:
im actually surprised you're even considering taking the P in there Dave.
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Leaving lighter and with two hour burn will have less gas than last time I went in. I just thought if conditions were very good and I had 20 to 30 gallons a side, I might go in. I had half fuel and three pacs the time I left where it dragged out. 100 gallons x six was 600 pounds and three pacs probably totaled over 1300. With 30 a side and just left and right seat when leaving, I could be 750 and be comfortable. Thought 550 pounds lighter would be meaningful.

Less than optimum conditions, it's Ozark Regional for sure. Looks like that's where we're headed. Plane climbs much better with less than 1,200 pounds of fuel (full); and more better with less than 1/2 fuel, but you know all that.

I think when you flew with me with Ken in back we had half fuel or more when dragging out of Ozark Regional.

Best,

Dave
 
You got a picture of those three dumplin's?

Dave Siciliano said:
Leaving lighter and with two hour burn will have less gas than last time I went in. I just thought if conditions were very good and I had 20 to 30 gallons a side, I might go in. I had half fuel and three pacs the time I left where it dragged out. 100 gallons x six was 600 pounds and three pacs probably totaled over 1300. With 30 a side and just left and right seat when leaving, I could be 750 and be comfortable. Thought 550 pounds lighter would be meaningful.

Less than optimum conditions, it's Ozark Regional for sure. Looks like that's where we're headed. Plane climbs much better with less than 1,200 pounds of fuel (full); and more better with less than 1/2 fuel, but you know all that.

I think when you flew with me with Ken in back we had half fuel or more when dragging out of Ozark Regional.

Best,

Dave
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flyingcheesehead said:
Sorry to hear you won't be making it, Mark. Now, two things:

1) Did you have a cabin reserved? I'll happily take your reservation so you don't lose a night's worth of $$$, and

2) I will happily attest that Mark will make it to the airport BEFORE you end up in the back of the squad car. :D
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They already sold my cabin. My online bank statement shows they refunded it already.

Well you WERE in the back when I got there. LOL
 
Correct. I was thinking around 700 pounds of fuel (over 100 gallons) and 600 in pacs and stuff.

Best,

Dave
 
Weight is everything, single or twin. I come in with 20 gallons per side max, one pax and the tent + bags.

I like being at 900 undergross. At 3500 lbs my power to wt. ratio is 8.7:1. At 4570 itsnearly 11.5:1. Makes a HUGE difference.

Just ask Bob Catsndogs.....(aka Bill) about the cherokee. :)
 
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bbchien said:
Weight is everything, single or twin. I come in with 20 gallons per side max, one pax and the tent + bags.

I like being at 900 undergross. At 3500 lbs my power to wt. ratio is 8.7:1. At 4570 itsnearly 11.5:1. Makes a HUGE difference.

Just ask Bob Catsndogs.....(aka Bill) about the cherokee. :)
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Right you are... Biggest thing I learned that day was that pushing the performance limits of your aircraft (without much margin) sure makes your friends sweat! Since that day I've always held larger margins...:smilewinkgrin:

(It's good to be loved :p)
 
Dr. Bill said:
Right you are... Biggest thing I learned that day was that pushing the performance limits of your aircraft (without much margin) sure makes your friends sweat! Since that day I've always held larger margins...:smilewinkgrin:

(It's good to be loved :p)
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I remember that day!!!!! I think everyone had to pick their jaws off the ground!!!!! :yikes:
 
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