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Is the incursion rate actually up, or is it the same and just being (over)reported by the media?

Yes it is! I would love to save so many of the posts here and create a File of Knowledge & Wisdom. Every day I learn more from the members here.

I got to fly a Tiger once. Fun plane! I had forgotten about them as a possibility. A Tiger will probably be beyond my budget, but what about a Cheetah or Traveller? How is their takeoff and climb performance?

Words from a jump pilot who flew an equally rough-looking 182 at a tandem-only DZ: “We keep it looking like that to give the jumpers motivation to get out.”

Mrs. Ateamer can get in and out unassisted, the wheelchair is for once we’re there and want to stroll around for a while. From what I recall of flying a Mooney, entry is about the same as a PA-28, and I should be able to get the chair in with the wheels removed (quick release).

I am really happy with Apple devices, but I wish they’d be more heat-tolerant, and as easy as Android to transfer music to. If not for Foreflight I’d be pretty indifferent, maybe.

She has gotten into our friend’s Lance a number of times. If we both go with him, I get stuck in the back. We’ve talked about it and she is confident that a Cherokee will be okay. I do prefer Cessnas for the doors, those nice vents at face level, and being able to open the windows.

What is the real-world cruise speed of a Sundowner? Also, how about the landing gear donuts? I know they’re pretty pricey, but what is their useful life?

Good thought, thanks. She is able to get in and out of the -8 and Cherokees with minimal assistance, usually completely on her own. I’d definitely prefer a Cessna, though.

The only car rental company I’ve never had a bad experience with was Fox. Otherwise it’s been cancelled reservations, being out of cars and blaming it on covid (in 2023), out of cars and blaming it on a one-night storm a week earlier, only one out of six or so windows being staffed and promptly...

Yeah, they’re definitely apples and oranges, but we need more room. Besides luggage, we need to be able to bring my wife’s wheelchair so we can go sightseeing (she has MS and can’t walk well for extended periods). My -8A isn’t at the upper end - mid-time engine, steam gauges. The RV is a ball to...

I’m selling the RV-8 and will be looking for a plane with preferably four seats. Given our budget, a Cherokee 180 is most likely. I’d prefer a 172/180 but a decent one is probably more quid than I’ll have in coin pouch. Having co-owned a 172M, and flown & managed another one for work, I’m...

The Continental recommendation as being discussed - reduced power climb.

Interesting. Lycoming doesn’t have any restrictions on climb power. I wonder why the difference between the two companies.

Texas barbecue is best barbecue. So far, Hard 8 is my favorite, but I haven’t been to Lockhart yet.

What is Continental’s most current guidance on power setting?

Pulls Swiss Army knife from pocket. Q: “Why do you need that weapon?” A: “If you’re someone who thinks this is a weapon, no one would even need a weapon to take you.” Or, “You probably oughta see your doc about getting on TRT - you’re bordering on a negative number.”

I played that tape so many times it wore out. Still listen to it on my phone.

Is all of that anymore extensive and expensive than a new aircraft design, or a new 135 or 121 getting approved?

Va = go slower than this if you’re gonna pull hard.