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    Any nonbuilder/non-gearhead owners?

    Hull I hear liability only is 12-13k.
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 21, 2021 at 8:14 PM in forum: Home Builders and Sport Pilots
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    Tacos, no not Taca, Tacos

    Some tacos are worth it.
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 21, 2021 at 7:33 PM in forum: Aviation Mishaps
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    Any nonbuilder/non-gearhead owners?

    I am hearing insurance on Lancair IVPT's is 50k now.
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 21, 2021 at 4:42 PM in forum: Home Builders and Sport Pilots
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    Tower reporting weak transmission

    This Also the antenna can be directionally shadowed. Get a SWR meter and check the readings when transmitting.
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 20, 2021 at 8:04 PM in forum: Avionics and Upgrades
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    Solar power

    That's exactly the impression I got where I live.
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 19, 2021 at 5:53 PM in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Solar power

    Probably the same guy that I spoke with. I came to the same conclusion regarding the financial analysis. Thanks for letting me know and looking...
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 18, 2021 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Solar power

    Elizabethton TN Elizabethton electric
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 18, 2021 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Solar power

    No, can't do that. The local electric company said I can't connect solar system to any circuit that is connected to their meter.
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 18, 2021 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Solar power

    I just checked on installing solar where I live. My local electric company advised they do not offer bi-directional meters. So I have a few...
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 18, 2021 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Super Cub (Legend Cub) STOL contest incident

    Says the man who's about to get one of his legs whittled on. Might have to add the A model RV's as an exception to the list of preventing this....
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 16, 2021 in forum: Aviation Mishaps
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    How Long Do Alternators Last

    I've had them fail in under 500 hours. On the plus side, the 1976-1979 Honda Civic alternator my plane takes may be bought new for under $50....
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 15, 2021 in forum: Maintenance Bay
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    What kind of chair is this?

    I've built a bunch of them. They are super comfortable. Most of what you can buy is expensive and flimsy so I modified plans and built mine...
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 13, 2021 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Crew Dog Stratux Pirep

    Perhaps not doing a proper shutdown was the cause of my stratux issues. Given the choice of having to screw around with proper shutdown procedure...
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 10, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Lets make Friday 'Joke Day'!

    [IMG] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cooking_Crack.JPG
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 6, 2021 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Thinking about a cruise prop

    This is the answer. 115 kts vs 130 kts is not even 4% difference; why bother. If you want cruise speeds higher, get a plane more optimized for...
    Post by: FORANE, Jun 5, 2021 in forum: Hangar Talk