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    The cross-continent flight write-up

    The wheel pants came off for the Alaska trip. They're back on now, and will stay on for the flight around the world!
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 24, 2019 at 7:56 PM in forum: Flight Following
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    The cross-continent flight write-up

    Right, just for fun! If you click around on my website there's write-ups on some of my other trips, and a bit about my flying background and where...
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 24, 2019 at 6:05 PM in forum: Flight Following
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    The cross-continent flight write-up

    Thanks! I got about 2,500 hours so far. I've chatted to a bunch of others who've done similar things, and have done similar things myself although...
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:59 PM in forum: Flight Following
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    The cross-continent flight write-up

    It's something I'm still debating. The vast majority of my flights will be low, and I can see it being hard to get it refilled along the way.
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:21 PM in forum: Flight Following
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    The cross-continent flight write-up

    I have now gotten around to writing up the 16.5 hour flight, as well as the supporting flights around it, with maps and pictures. It's on my new...
    Thread by: Katamarino, Mar 24, 2019 at 4:38 PM, 11 replies, in forum: Flight Following
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    Basic Instrument Rating

    The European instrument flying system is all kinds of retarded and screwed up. The regulator in Europe has no interest in the light end of GA and...
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 20, 2019 at 9:22 PM in forum: Hangar Talk
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    What do you think of these compressions?

    Look like perfectly good numbers for an O-470 to me!
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 19, 2019 at 9:49 PM in forum: Maintenance Bay
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    Flying across the continent

    I think the motor in the roll servo has gone. It's top of the list of things to fix once I'm back at home base. Only got to cross the country once...
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 17, 2019 in forum: Flight Following
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    "ADS-B in" For Ships/Boats That Pilots Can Use Over Water?

    I endorse this idea. I'd definitely use it. Would be good if I can run it from USB A or C, or cigarette lighter adapter (28v)!
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 16, 2019 in forum: Flight Following
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    Flying across the continent

    Haha. Yeah, cleared as filed, luckily! With the exception of a single direct right at the beginning. I only burned half a quart of oil. My engine...
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 16, 2019 in forum: Flight Following
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    Running tanks dry in cruise

    To be honest, not a huge amount of experience on this one. On yesterday's flight, my aircraft was set up with 5 tanks. 4 in the wings - 2 aux...
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 16, 2019 in forum: Flight Following
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    Flying across the continent

    Oh, the autopilot broke in Florida, just for added fun :eek::mad:
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 15, 2019 in forum: Flight Following
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    Flying across the continent

    It was a bit of a long one. I think I'm going to have a sleep now.
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 15, 2019 in forum: Flight Following
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    Flying across the continent

    Taking off in about 30 minutes! Haven't been able to squeeze in quite as much fuel as hoped, so we'll see how it goes... N9953H on flight aware,...
    Post by: Katamarino, Mar 15, 2019 in forum: Flight Following