Recent content by imwithtuxedo

Comparison of numbers is how we usually make airplane decisions. Have a family of 6, you can't buy a Cirrus SR-22. Only you and the wife but have a 700-800nm flight you regularly do but want to do it without stops, then the early Comanche 250's with 60 gallons of fuel won't satisfy the...

problem there is some people fly 60-65% while others are always 75%

Has anyone seen or have a chart handy that shows the relative speeds, fuel burn, and TBO of turbo saratoga's--beech B36tc (or A36tc/tn)--- and the cessna turbo 210? If the wheel has already been created, I'd prefer not to duplicate the effort.

I agree and I'm not biased either!

I thought this was America.

Most states have Statutes of Repose and I wouldn't consider that tort reform. I think repose statutes are similar in nature to statute of limitations for actions which are entirely proper. At a certain point in the future, you shouldn't be able to hold someone liable for defects. This is the...

I agree that the “Sue everyone, let the jury sort them out” approach taken by very few of my colleagues is inappropriate. But most lawyers don’t sue someone unless there’s a legal and factual basis for the claims, because ethics. The amount of work and research that goes into a large multi-party...

Who said “vast sums of wealth”? Perhaps you would have a different understanding of damage caps if you were the one damaged. Me thinks not based on your statement.

Jackpot justice is a falsehood put forth by the various Chamber of Commerce entities and insurance companies. If the facts and law don’t add up, the case never sees trial and a jury never awards a “lottery ticket” verdict. Unfortunately, the only effective justice for those that suffer a loss...

It was rigged before the new engine and prop. Always have had to use the rudder trim adjustment knob in my Comanche but I’m attempting to see if I can make adjustments to make the plane fly straighter to alleviate as much knob twisting as possible. Maybe it isn’t possible. Hey Russ. I’ve...

Did that last year at annual.

My Comanche has been flying crooked since some modifications including a new engine and prop. Not much, could just screw the rudder trim adjustment knob, but I’m wondering if I can get it fly straight without doing that. Here’s how the ball is oriented when flying on a no wind day on a...

what experimental backcountry taildraggers will work with an O-540-A Lycoming? From my cursory search I've come up with Bearhawks and Maule M-9. Any others? I've got an extra engine that needs to go in something and I want a taildragger!

Price drop, $19,500

I'd love to transport back to 2009 and buy all the Turbo Arrows for $80k as well.