Forum: Messages
08-29-06, 01:53 PM
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I've had my aircraft up to 24,000 before. I...
I've had my aircraft up to 24,000 before. I didn't try to go higher before the RVSM regs took effect, and wish I had just to see, but I think it would have readily gotten up to its service ceiling...
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Forum: Messages
08-28-06, 11:04 AM
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My opinion is perhaps middle of the road. I...
My opinion is perhaps middle of the road. I think the Skymaster is about an "average" twin in maintenance costs.
The reason some claim it to be higher is, again in my opinion:
1 - The plane...
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Forum: Messages
08-28-06, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Messages
08-08-06, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 23,211
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Forum: Messages
08-04-06, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 23,211
Looking at the intersections page is a nice...
Looking at the intersections page is a nice suggestion, I think. Technically, since IFR GPS boxes are legal to substitute for DME, aren't they accurate enough to go by? I can't imagine the FAA...
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Forum: Messages
07-10-06, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 35,054
Thought I'd add a couple more thoughts:
1 - I...
Thought I'd add a couple more thoughts:
1 - I really recommend these guys even though they are a little skittish about liabilities. As they said, if a lawyer got one of them on the stand, how would...
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Forum: Messages
07-10-06, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 35,054
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Forum: Messages
07-05-06, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 35,054
Running Past TBO
Have a question for the group: My rear engine is now at TBO. I planned continuing use of it until it no longer meets specs and/or safety
My shop (and they are the best anywhere around, too)...
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Forum: Messages
06-29-06, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 23,211
Yes I knew they were waypoints, etc. But when...
Yes I knew they were waypoints, etc. But when you look at them, unless you study the identifiers you don't know which is which and hence you can't relate your stepdowns to what's on the chart. I...
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Forum: Messages
06-28-06, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 23,211
IFR BC Approach
Here’s something interesting that others may have already gone through, but it was a new experience for me, and I’m posting it in case it’s helpful for other pilots.
I have a Garmin 430. I am IFR...
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Forum: Messages
06-28-06, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,247
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Forum: Messages
06-22-06, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,247
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Forum: Messages
05-26-06, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 28,155
Well I finally received paperwork from the FAA...
Well I finally received paperwork from the FAA inspector of the SLC FSDO. It included a short cover letter referencing the materials sent in the envelope, which were basically the kinds of things...
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Forum: Messages
04-05-06, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 32,482
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Forum: Messages
03-27-06, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 28,155
Well I will state here that I am upset that he...
Well I will state here that I am upset that he meddled in my business. It wasn't is place and I hope he hasn't needlessly complicated things for me now, to say nothing of the need to salve his ego. ...
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Forum: Messages
03-23-06, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 28,155
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Forum: Messages
03-20-06, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 28,155
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Forum: Messages
03-13-06, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 28,155
It's AC20-138A. My A&P put "Installed portable...
It's AC20-138A. My A&P put "Installed portable GPS, Garmin 396, in accordance with AC20-138A. Installed "GPS NOT FOR IFR USE" placard in panel. No change to W&B." The choice of wording wouldl be...
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Forum: Messages
03-09-06, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 18,433
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Forum: Messages
03-09-06, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 15,921
Good point, Frank. I wish we could self-insure...
Good point, Frank. I wish we could self-insure as a group, cause it could make things a lot cheaper. But then you have all the management costs, setup, claims arguments, liaility, etc. - so soon...
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Forum: Messages
03-07-06, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 28,155
Garmin 396 Mounting Experiences
Thought I'd list my experiences with the Garmin 396 I bought back 6 months ago. It is a great tool and I really like it. I decided to mount mine in the panel using the Airgizmos mount ($99). Here...
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Forum: Messages
03-02-06, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 77,392
Just a thought on the feathering. I noted...
Just a thought on the feathering. I noted significant drag with an engine windmilling and NOT feathered. In fact I decided that feathering the prop of the bad engine is probably the most important...
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Forum: Messages
12-05-05, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 20,721
I had a somewhat similar problem. I say...
I had a somewhat similar problem. I say "somewhat" because mine was pretty much, although not exactly as you described. But after $3000 or work by Million Air here in SLC, I finally took it to my...
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Forum: Messages
12-05-05, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 46,105
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Forum: Messages
10-26-05, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 48,719
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