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Forum: Messages 12-09-09, 10:07 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 460,925
Posted By Don Hickman
Not true!! Us lawyers are usually quite happy...

Not true!!

Us lawyers are usually quite happy regardless of the outcome. :)


At least I always required that I be paid up front so the outcome was not terribly important. :D
Forum: Messages 09-27-06, 10:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 46,961
Posted By Don Hickman
For Keven

Keven,

I've tried emailing you and it bounces. So guess my addressbook is out of date. Send me an email so I can reply.
Forum: Messages 09-27-06, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,508
Posted By Don Hickman
Thanks for your info on spinners. I've had a...

Thanks for your info on spinners. I've had a similar experience. Question: Other than cosmetic, is there any reason to have a rear spinner?
Forum: Messages 06-04-05, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,022
Posted By Don Hickman
Big Al, would you please list some examples of...

Big Al, would you please list some examples of federal airports versus state airports? While I have flown around the Gulf side of Mexico and am familiar with several airports from Matamoros south,...
Forum: Messages 05-22-05, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,018
Posted By Don Hickman
You're right, Jerry! What was I thinking??? I...

You're right, Jerry! What was I thinking??? I think I've just flown over the ocean so many times I've become complacent. Not a good thing to do! Should have just told my buddy we'll stay feet dry...
Forum: Messages 05-21-05, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,479
Posted By Don Hickman
A most interesting post by bigcheese but I still...

A most interesting post by bigcheese but I still don't begin to understand this insurance business. The company I am with had to pay out some big bucks two years ago when I had my little...
Forum: Messages 05-21-05, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,018
Posted By Don Hickman
I suppose I could/should have explained my...

I suppose I could/should have explained my interest in a bladder tank so Larry wouldn't be so worried about me. (he already thinks I'm crazy enough as it is because I enjoy flying across the Gulf of...
Forum: Messages 04-21-05, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,018
Posted By Don Hickman
bladder tank

I've searched but haven't found any info on buying an auxiliary bladder tank to stick in back. I'm sure I've read of cases where someone has mounted a rubber tank in the baggage area in order to...
Forum: Messages 03-16-05, 01:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,515
Posted By Don Hickman
Ditto on the oil levels. Took me a couple of...

Ditto on the oil levels.

Took me a couple of years before I finally figured out that I shouldn't add above the 6 quart level on the dipstick. I previously thought that I should keep it up to the 8...
Forum: Messages 03-16-05, 12:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,493
Posted By Don Hickman
Dale, Say it isn't so! Change email addresses? ...

Dale,

Say it isn't so! Change email addresses? I've had the same email address since 1987. (I know, you think the internet wasn't around then. Long story.) You get 300 spam messages daily? ...
Forum: Messages 01-29-05, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 26,512
Posted By Don Hickman
Keven, I don't know any "good" lawyers. Present...

Keven,

I don't know any "good" lawyers. Present company excepted, of course. Currently plan on being in New Orleans on March 1 and again on March 25 so doubt I'll fly back there in April. While...
Forum: Messages 01-19-05, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,968
Posted By Don Hickman
Well, I'm glad someone has finally raised this...

Well, I'm glad someone has finally raised this issue, but the responses haven't helped much! My stupid defroster has NEVER worked properly, at least to my thinking. It won't clear more than a tiny...
Forum: Messages 01-08-05, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,767
Posted By Don Hickman
I've been going to RTC for 4 years now and I...

I've been going to RTC for 4 years now and I always learn something. Since my insurance company requires the training, it seems to me to be the best place to go for the money they charge. And yes,...
Forum: Messages 08-08-04, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 29,656
Posted By Don Hickman
As with so many things, it would be great to know...

As with so many things, it would be great to know that there are alternatives available when the time comes. At the moment, however, both motors are working fine. But the front one quit in May...
Forum: Messages 08-08-04, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 34,364
Posted By Don Hickman
bede1@msn.com, send me an email and I'll scan and...

bede1@msn.com, send me an email and I'll scan and email you a copy of my 337s for my twin Garmin 430 installations in my P337 as soon as I get back in the country next week, if you think that will be...
Forum: Messages 01-29-04, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,995
Posted By Don Hickman
Keven, Just got back from New Orleans again...

Keven,

Just got back from New Orleans again (Sunday) and it was great as usual. You and the missus will have a good Valentine's Day.

I have always landed at Lakefront (NEW) and used GAC as the...
Forum: Messages 12-07-03, 07:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 68,280
Posted By Don Hickman
Ok, guys. SOMEBODY bit the bullet and install...

Ok, guys. SOMEBODY bit the bullet and install these things! I've been thinking about it, too, as I frequently fly in and out of a 2,000' sand strip and would really like a slower approach speed. ...
Forum: Messages 12-07-03, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,563
Posted By Don Hickman
Congratulations on joining our ranks! If your...

Congratulations on joining our ranks! If your experience is anything like mine, you will love your '73P. I've only had my '74P for two years and wouldn't trade it for anything.

As for things to...
Forum: Messages 11-25-03, 12:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,524
Posted By Don Hickman
Used a friend's 295 for over a year and finally...

Used a friend's 295 for over a year and finally bought my own 196. I prefer the 196. Color doesn't mean that much to me and I like the features in the 196, especially the extended centerline as...
Forum: Messages 11-03-03, 10:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,188
Posted By Don Hickman
I'll weigh in with a vote for PWA and Don's place...

I'll weigh in with a vote for PWA and Don's place in June. I've purchased so many parts from him my plane will think it's homecoming.

As for the corporate structure, if there's a consensus to do so...
Forum: Messages 10-26-03, 12:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,666
Posted By Don Hickman
I wasn't able to make the Nashville meeting so it...

I wasn't able to make the Nashville meeting so it is with some hesitation that I offer the following thoughts.

According to the home page, Kevin says he has received $335 toward the $600 goal. ...
Forum: Messages 07-14-03, 11:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,982
Posted By Don Hickman
Bought my P model a year and a half ago. Only...

Bought my P model a year and a half ago. Only had about 400 hours TT, no multi and no IFR. Insurance co. insured the plane as long as I had my instructor on board while working on my multi. As...
Forum: Messages 04-25-03, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,845
Posted By Don Hickman
Angry Jealous is right! Wish I could be there. Had...

Jealous is right! Wish I could be there. Had plans, had hotel reservations but also had serious prop damage. Yesterday was spent driving 9 hour round trip to deliver the rear prop to the prop shop...
Forum: Messages 04-01-03, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,184
Posted By Don Hickman
Since Larry so freely used my name in his reply,...

Since Larry so freely used my name in his reply, I thought I should at least weigh in with a few words. Been out of the country the last 3 weeks so am just now catching up on the board.

Unlike most...
Forum: Messages 01-31-03, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,084
Posted By Don Hickman
Crappy field where I am but I've found a decent...

Crappy field where I am but I've found a decent spot for the runup. And I've been paying some workers to sweep the small pebbles up for the first hundred meters.
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