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38.8, but my plane was in the repair shop Jan - Jun, so really only half the year. 2024 resolution - Fly More!

That's where my RV-6A was based when I bought it in late 2018.

Not quite as nice as the Lake Norman property, but here's my backyard at Lake Oconee - 32GA. It was a lot more affordable than the Lake Norman properties. And yes, with all those trees around, we regularly do low passes looking for wildlife runway incursions.

They need to also allow a pilot under BasicMed to act as a safety pilot.

I think I'm set now, but thanks.

Anyone going to Oshkosh 2022 from the Atlanta area with an extra seat? I’m willing to share avgas and other expenses. My plane is down for repairs and won’t be ready in time. I also have an air conditioned dorm room at UWO reserved from Sunday to Sunday with an extra bed that I’d be willing to...

Known downsides: Canada does not currently accept BasicMed, so no overfly Canada (including flights to Alaska) Cannot serve as a safety pilot with BasicMed (Congressional wording snafu) Aircraft operating limits of BasicMed You can always go back and get a 3rd class medical if you need it...

Shouldn't be any problems for you making it out. As a Citadel grad, went to the GT game 2 years ago when we beat GT in overtime and had no issues with the home team fans even after suffering an unexpected loss.

We B Smokin at K81 in Paola, KS

Group of six of us at Oshkosh on Sun before the show opened - had spent most of the day wandering the grounds and we were hot and tired, so stopped by one of the A&Ws for a root beer float. Sat down at a table occupied by a lone gentleman. Struck up a conversation and come to realize we were...

Flying in commercial to MKE and busing to the dorms where we are staying. Coming Sat and staying until following Sat.

I think I'm going to be part of that contingent as well.

Mine has that mod and I'm based at a grass strip (32GA). Fly good soft-field technique on take-off and landing, be primed for go-around at first bounce, and you should be fine.

Per USPS Informed Delivery this morning, they will be in my mailbox today.

I got an email from them 2 days ago saying mine have been shipped out and would be here in 5-7 business days.