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    Thoughts on accelerated Instrument training

    Lots of threads here on this topic. Lots of people have strong opinions that it's a bad idea, leaves you less trained/prepared, etc., etc. But...
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 27, 2023 at 10:39 PM in forum: Pilot Training
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    Boeing's Truss-Braced-Wing Jet Concept Could Replace 737 Max By 2030

    Maybe it'll be a 737 MIN equivalent?
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 26, 2023 at 5:16 PM in forum: Flight Following
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    where to go for accelerated ifr?

    PIC will come to you. I used them about 10 years ago to get my IR. https://www.iflyifr.com/
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 18, 2023 in forum: Pilot Training
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    [NA] ID compass / ??

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 17, 2023 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Pilot Cooks of America

    I'm not a knife expert, but my limited experience tells me that it doesn't cost much to get a "decent" knife, and it doesn't take a huge effort to...
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 16, 2023 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Notams down?

    [MEDIA]
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 12, 2023 in forum: Flight Following
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    Notams down?

    Today I learned that the definition for NOTAM has apparently changed from "Notice to Airmen" to "Notice to Air Missions". I must have missed that...
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 11, 2023 in forum: Flight Following
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    Texas POA Roundup

    Not sure how many participants might be coming from west of San Antonio, but if you redefine "centrally located" to be "near where most people in...
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 7, 2023 in forum: Cool Places to Fly
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    Exploring Texas with my boys! Looking for any recommendations.

    If you're planning to be out west anyway, I strongly recommend a visit to the Caverns of Sonora. Call ahead and make sure you can get ground...
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 6, 2023 in forum: Cool Places to Fly
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    Folding E-bicycle.

    I had the serious wantsies for a Brompton; they're the perfect combo of light weight, small folded size, and ease of folding/unfolding. But that...
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 3, 2023 in forum: Flight Following
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    No oil filters available.....

    I ordered a 6-pk on Oct 5 and they shipped on 12/22. Maybe the gap between order and shipment is slowly closing....
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 2, 2023 in forum: Maintenance Bay
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    Help with ferry permit in Angelina / Lufkin/ Diboll tax

    When I bought my plane, the seller delivered it to me via ferry permit because the annual had expired. Though common, not every aircraft is sold...
    Post by: Jim_R, Jan 2, 2023 in forum: Flight Following
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    Switch from ground to tower

    In 10 years of flying IFR, I have never once been told by Ground to switch to Tower. I taxi and runup with Ground, then make my...
    Post by: Jim_R, Dec 31, 2022 in forum: Pilot Training
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    Sleep Apnea and Basic Med?

    There's a form you have to fill out that (as I understand it) informs the doc doing your exam so they can ask the right follow-up questions. One...
    Post by: Jim_R, Dec 27, 2022 in forum: Medical Topics
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    Pilot Cooks of America

    No worries--more for me!
    Post by: Jim_R, Dec 23, 2022 in forum: Hangar Talk