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chemgeek replied to the thread Coming in hot.I don't care what the recommended procedures are, aircraft flying around an airport have a responsibility to minimize the chance of a... -
chemgeek replied to the thread What's YOUR Best Headwind Story ....Flying back from BHB to Central NY in September, I was getting beat up pretty bad by orographic turbulence at 6500, so I reluctantly...
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chemgeek replied to the thread How long do your batteries last?.I gave up on flooded cell batteries long ago. Sealed AGM batteries (i.e. Concorde) are very tolerant of neglect and don't need service...
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chemgeek replied to the thread FAA Tells Pilots To Go Analogue As GNSS ‘Spoofing’ Incidents Increase .The practical problem with MON is that the VOR network is already getting so sparse in the Northeast (between decommissioning and the...
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chemgeek replied to the thread How much wind is too much?.My instructor and I took advantage of some of these windy, gusty days to work on crosswind landing techniques. This can build skill and...
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chemgeek replied to the thread Putting CamGuard to the Test.CamGuard does contain organic phosphates. I suspect it may also contain calcium sulfonates, which is a well-known anti-corrosion...
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chemgeek replied to the thread How to buy a plane.Pretty much....I will add: 4) be patient 5) paint doesn't make the airplane fly: look for a well-maintained engine and airframe. C+...
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1) Spend 18 months searching ads, airport bulletin boards, talking to other airmen, etc., and going to see and test fly planes. 2)...
