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    Astra SPX

    We are considering the purchase of an Astra SPX. Curious if anyone has maintenance manuals or knows what Gulfstream charges for the MX manuals? Anyone on the board here operating one, and can give some advice. Everyone says Trimec is the spot for MX. Have talked with them on the phone, they...
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    Astra and Garmin

    Does anyone have an STC to put Garmin navigators (GTN 750) in the Astra line? SP or SPX specifically.
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    Welding aluminum

    The newer square wave tigs make it easier... But it is definitely an art more than a science. I have a hard time with aluminum. Practice!
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    "Scrappy" Build - STOL Plane

    Folks seem to be going the wrong direction. The key to a great flying cub is keeping it light and simple. Putting a heavy 800hp engine on it so it can take off shorter is not the correct approach.
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    Lots of crashes in the news lately

    Is there a spike up in the accident rate during the holidays? Seem to have seen lots of accidents on the news lately (the most recent being the one in Louisianna today). Winter weather combined with get there idis I suppose.
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    Thinking about buying vehicles...

    Electric cars are really making strides and have virtually no maintenance costs. Used Nissan Leafs can be had for 10k.
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