Recent content by saddletramp

Great question. When I am asked to do a Flight Review in a high-performance airplane I always ask the pilot before they start their engine if everything works in the airplane. After they respond yes then I ask them why their MP qauge is showing 30 (for example) most say they've never seen it...

I recently bought a pair of Lightspeed Zulu Deltas. I need a way to secure the controller so it doesn't just dangle by the cords. Most online options are upwards of $35.00. This seems ridiculously high for a piece of plastic. I need multiples for my own airplane plus the company airplanes I...

Of course you can. I've done it many times. Just be mindful of the prop if the airplane's battery is in the engine compartment.

After owning my 182A for over 8 years it's time to pass her over to a new owner. The 182 is under contract & should close within 10 days or so. I'm a little sad to see it go. It's been a good reliable airplane. With the STOL kit it made a great towplane for the glider operation I used to...

I don't intend to bash Cub Crafter airplanes. I've instructed in them & admit they are a hoot to fly with spectacular climb performance & docile slow speed handling. I'm in the process of selling my straight tail 182 & buying a tailwheel airplane built by another manufacture. Just for grins...

I guess I'm kind of moving sideways? I put my 182 up for sale & am buying a Husky. I'll miss the 182 but will have more fun in the Husky.

I learned to fly in Livingston. It's always windy there. I'm grateful to have learned there & not dear the wind.

I'm curious why you said that? It appears you're a tailwheel guy. One of the reasons I would trade to feel more tailwheel proficient. I do some tailwheel instruction including in a Cessna 180 but would like to feel more competent.

Looking at a 2009 CubCrafter Top Cub. 700 hours tt.

I've owned my 1957 182 for nearly 9 years & really like it but I don't fly it very often because I'm a chief flight instructor & don't fly recreationally much anymore. I've found an airplane that I'd like to buy that I believe I'd fly more often for enjoyment. My 182 is valued at $130,000 & I...

The 140 & 180 have the same airframe. Your post implied they were different. Hershey bar Cherokees are NOT great high altitude performers.

It was recommended to me by a fellow pilot. After 52 years of flying & presently a full time CFI I think everyone should watch it. I have lots of night hours but still don't fly at night unless necessary. I also teach mountain flying. It can be done safely once you full understand the...

I've just always thought that I was red, hot pilot thus red on my side. Silly but it's worked for 52 years of flying.

I was flying for a company under contract to the US forest service. I usually did fire patrol but when I arrived to work one morning I was handed a small envelope to fly to Troutdale, OR near Portland. I said "this must be very important" & the dispatcher replied "No, since it rained all night...

Your answer was truthful at the time you filled out Medxpress. If it's going to haunt you then contact your AME to fix.