Recent content by UngaWunga

Its much better now. Before it was paved, there were no real runway lights, and a red light on a pole on the north end. If you couldn't see the red light when landing heading south, you were too low as the trees were blocking the red light. :lol:

Are there years of the 182RG that are less prone to gear saddle issues?

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No twins. I'm dumb, but not stupid. No need for a 6 seater. I'm old, but not 70 old. :lol: That's old old.

Yup, its not a runway I'll take off with my 172 fully loaded when its 95deg out, either. I'll have the squirrels throwing acorns at me at the end of the runway. I have seen Comanches and Mooneys there before during the summer, but I'm guessing they're not heavily loaded.

Studying for IFR, raining outside, daydreaming... What would y'all recommend for a next plane? Home field is 2100' paved. Grass strip parallels it. Currently have a 172M. Would like to go faster and carry a little bit more. Would worry about a Mooney consistent getting into field of this length...

they just announced they're scrubbing the launch tonight.

and musk decided to rush their rocket and launch on 4/20 for the lols...which blew up. I think a lot of high companies succeed despite him. Starliner launch

Wow, the Astore sounds like a really nice aircraft https://www.aviationconsumer.com/aircraftreviews/tecnam-astore-an-lsa-but-barely/

You're wrong, and here's an extensive list of FAA regulations detailing why you're wrong in excruciating detail.

bumped into this article today... https://www.kitplanes.com/what-about-an-ultralight/

It might be more helpful to go there in person and ask. An email is very easy to dismiss, but showing up in person shows more commitment. Especially if you have a plane that needs a spot asap.

Would you end up with a long-nosed 172 switching to the Rotax? I imagine its lighter than the Lycoming engines, and would need to be moved further forward to keep the CG the same.