Recent content by Butler

The Kentland Airport (50i, five, zero, eye) is having their fly-in, hog roast on July 15. Anyone who flys in eats for free as a guest of the town. Also, the 100LL is only $3.75 per gallon. There has been a new ramp constructed, along with self-serve fuel. Serving lunch from 11:00 until 2:00, CDT.

You might want to visit the EAA.ORG website, download the NOTAM and study it before you go. If you do that, and maybe take someone along to help you keep a diligent watch for other aircraft, you should do fine. Jim

I think the description of yourself as "careless" is a little harsh. You obviously are not. We all get a little complacent from time to time, and with the attitude most of have, like your's, we not only learn from our own mistakes, but other pilot's mistakes as well. To me, that doesn't fit the...

I saw these contrails on Sunday evening. From where I live, it looks like they cross over the Peotone VOR, which is located just south of Chicago. I thought you might find them interesting. Jim

I thought a beautiful airport was what you found at the end of an IFR approach to minimums. :) Jim

I flew from northwest Indiana to TUS a week ago Sunday. I had vicious headwinds the entire trip. I found I could make better time, and have a better ride if I requested a block altitude of 12,000 to 13,000 going out, and 13,000 to 14,000 coming back. This let me sort of ride with the waves...

Len, You might want to consider having your prop dynamically balanced. The vibrations that existed that caused your engine mount to crack probably came from the prop, and are probably still present. Static balancing by the prop shop just doesn't get it close enough. Jim