Forum: Messages
09-27-03, 02:38 PM
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Forum: Messages
09-27-03, 02:34 PM
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Forum: Messages
09-25-03, 02:12 AM
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160 gal/hr!?!
What a ride! If I could avoid the blackness, I would probably enjoy it. But I think the ability to tolerate Gs is more likely genetic than age related.
I know from experience that I am susceptible...
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Forum: Messages
09-21-03, 11:24 AM
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Speaking for myself, there are two general...
Speaking for myself, there are two general reasons I prefer this site.
First is content. This is a site defined by an interest in general aviation, specifically, the Skymaster aircraft. There are...
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Forum: Messages
09-17-03, 02:19 AM
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SOAP vs. Skymaster newsgroup
I am reminded of one of those old chilhood adages at which I once scoffed but which now, as an (pseudo)adult and parent, I now find more true than ever: If you don't have anything nice to say, say...
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Forum: Messages
09-11-03, 12:23 PM
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Forum: Messages
09-05-03, 02:05 AM
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Forum: Messages
09-04-03, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 17
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Next mtg
I have a lot of family in Scotland. Think there are any Skymaster jockies there who want to jump the pond? If so, be prepared to empty the liquor cabinet over the weekend! I'll attempt the due...
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Forum: Messages
09-03-03, 03:29 PM
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Congrats Jim
That is a big accomplishment. Now you're "goin' mobile" as the saying goes.
Hugh
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Forum: Messages
09-03-03, 03:09 AM
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Forum: Messages
08-30-03, 08:18 PM
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Kevin M.,
That's right. Short field with a long...
Kevin M.,
That's right. Short field with a long TO roll would be trouble as would low rate of climb and nearby obstacles. During my 200 fpm climb I recounted I was staring at nothing but hills and...
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Forum: Messages
08-30-03, 01:50 PM
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Forum: Messages
08-30-03, 02:49 AM
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Single engine TO
Jose's list highlights a question I have had. The single engine rate of climb for the Skymaster under standard conditions varies depending upon the operative engine, the specific model and the...
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Forum: Messages
08-30-03, 01:59 AM
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Count me in
This site is more interesting and more informative than just about any site - free or subscription - I have ever visited. I've paid as much as $39.00/yr. for a subscripton site before. We certainly...
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Forum: Messages
08-27-03, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 80
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Thanks
Thanks Kevin. Ordered the book. Perhaps I'll have something substantive to add to the thread after I read it.
Hugh
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Forum: Messages
08-26-03, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 80
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Pre-purchase book
Kevin,
I'm sure you've followed the discussions I've had re. the possibilty of a Skymaster purchase early in my aviation career. I have yet to make a hard and fast decision but am leaning toward...
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Forum: Messages
08-20-03, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 13
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Great web site
I've said it before but this a great site. Every day I have pointless conversations about things that don't get my job done and which piss me off with people who don't know squat but think they do....
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Forum: Messages
08-19-03, 03:13 PM
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Primary training
I'm well along in my primary training. I'm soloing and up to 30 hrs. Am not able to fly much for the next two weeks due to work scheduling but hope to push hard after that to be done by the end of...
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Forum: Messages
08-19-03, 02:15 AM
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Time...
Skyking,
Your advice seems wise is exactly that of my broker. He also points out that I am new to piloting and adds that if I decide I don't enjoy or can't afford aircraft ownership that the market...
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Forum: Messages
08-10-03, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 6
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Low time insurance
Tom,
Spoke to Steve Neely who suggested I get a conventional twin rating which seems unnecessary to me. Did you get a conventional ME rating? If you don't get a conventional ME, what is entailed for...
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Forum: Messages
08-05-03, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 6
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To hail or not to hail?
I tend to agree with you Kevin but my broker thinks this might be a good deal. But you know, like Francisco said, I could get a pretty damned nice Skymaster for what I would pay for this 182 and a...
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Forum: Messages
08-05-03, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 80
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To hail or not to hail?
[snip, remainder of this message in Hail Damage thread -Kevin]
Any chance Scott Smith could get a new pilot insured in a Skymaster? What about a 336...fixed gear and all. A pipe dream I suppose but...
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Forum: Messages
08-04-03, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 6
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Hail
Francisco, I know and am frustrated by the price of the Skymasters right now. Frustrated that even though I can afford to buy one right now, I can't get insurance so it would just sit there...
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Forum: Messages
08-04-03, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 6
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Hail damage
There are obviously a lot very well educated and informed people on this site so I thought I might ask another question.
I want a Skymaster some day but need to build hours for the insurance guys so...
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Forum: Messages
08-04-03, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 0
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History Channel
Anyone watch the History Channel program, Broken Wings last night (Sun. 8/3)? It was about an "aviation archeologist", or crash hunter if you will, and a few crashes he has investigated.
Near the...
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