Recent content by zayerpaul

I’m surprised that you and SixPapaCharlie don’t fly together each with one eye shut while each handling the yokes. You can both log P”eye”C then I’m pretty sure and get to 1500 for cheaper.

That sure looks fancy for a tractor door.

I am a residential contractor in the Florida panhandle and specialize in doing door and window replacement and new construction installation. I would be happy to give you tips and tricks on both purchasing and installation if you would like. Stay away from the big box stores when purchasing...

Don’t forget to stop by Atlanta to scoop up Dave.

I knew you would come over to my side.

Just made it to Panama City. Lovely headwinds the entire way.

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I bought a 69 Beech Musketeer that @Halffast has now for my first plane while getting my private certificate. Same airframe as a sundowner basically. I now have a Sierra so obviously still love the models. They are good, strong and roomy airplanes. Not fast but good payload at least. They are...

Tankless electric uses a large amount of power but only while in use. A large whole house system will normally need 3 dedicated 40 amp circuits at 240V. At least 2 circuits for a smaller unit. It does give you unlimited hot water but not really a big money saver in the long run. If you had...

I just went through this same process and ended up deciding on the dual GI-275’s. My avionics guy did not recommend the aspen even though it does look to be very capable. The price difference was not that much for the 2 different Garmin products so I went with the newer units to future proof as...

My wife and I booked a room in the lodge today. Been a long time since I saw or talked to any of y’all so looking forward to it.

That’s very cool. How much did all of that cost you?

I have been averaging around 7-10k per year on my complex single. I don’t fly as much as I should but I do all of my maintenance and repairs under the supervision of my mechanic. My annuals are $1000 plus parts or supplies that I buy even when I do upgrades. I don’t fly as much as I should or...

I will try to either fly in or drive over either Saturday or Sunday for a while. Only about a 1:15 drive from Panama City for me if traffic isn’t awful. Hopefully the weather cooperates as well.

My mechanics charge $85 per hour but normally just charge me for the whole job and are very fair. I do all of the grunt work and learn under their instruction when able since they are very busy. Semi-Local avionics shop in Milton FL charge $65/ hour which is cheap I’ve heard. They are all older...