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    Best aviation organizations

    Is there a state pilots organization, such as Colorado Pilots Assoc or New Mexico Pilots Assoc? Out here, bothnrun the mountain flying courses, advocate at the state house, flyins, career days at schools, etc. Right now Colorado Pilots Assoc is leading the charge (with 99s, WAI, the Colorado...
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    Second GPS Unit

    There are 2 possible failures - the first, GPS system fail means it doesn't matter is you have another GPS unit (certified or tablet), nothing will work. The second is a failure of the unit itself, which is possible but very rare. I'd go with a garmin 175 as the backup, and the 650 as the...
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    He's baaaack - but only in a Time Warp

    Barron Thomas Originally published in 2016, Plane & Pilot repub on this weeks' website. They must really be hurting for articles. https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/article/partnership-aircraft/?oly_enc_id=5790C8328467G9Y
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    The new stuff is kinda mind boggling!

    Join the local EAA chapter, ask the members to give you tours of their aircraft and why they chose the panel & what they would change if they had the option. Because you're going Experimental, much of the Garmin & Dynon stuff is substantially cheaper than what the Other Side (like me) have to...
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    Finally restarted my flying lessons.

    As per FAA rules, you can book up to 10 hrs of SIM training on a certified sim (RedBird, Frasca, etc) WITH A CFI towards the Private. But it's not on your own time, you just can't rent time ($55 at Aspen) and have it count. Of course you can rent it and practice all you want but that doesn't...
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    Finally restarted my flying lessons.

    Aaron - I know you really like Aspen but consider the logistics between Erie and Centennial. The drive between Erie & KAPA is obscene - depending on the route, anywhere between 40 miles and 50 miles, and the longer route is the fastest. Welcome to Denver, Colorado and the Front Range Area. I'm...
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    What have I done? Crazy old woman musings

    The entire concert was broadcast Nov 2021 on PBS. Available on Paramount+ and other places.
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    What have I done? Crazy old woman musings

    Same for Tony Bennett….family and friends pointed out that he wouldn’t remember some one he met 5 min ago but once on stage, every word in the song was perfect. Lots of studies that music does magical things to the brain.
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    Took the plunge...bought a Zenith CH801 kit!

    If you're not already a member, join EAA. Then find your local chapter.
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    Bakin' Bacon

    Costco's bacon crumbles, $9 for over a pound, already cooked. You want crispy? Toss into the oven for 10-15 min
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    Private passage for privileged pets

    The human gets to go along for free.
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    First Airventure - Long journey ahead

    Or stay at the dorms or a hotel.
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    JPI EDM log file converter

    I just tried to download, no luck. Here's what I see when I go to your github.
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    1960's Piper 180.. Scrap Price or Part out?

    How many of us have noticed the OP has not responded to "where are you located?" , that's been asked at least 3 times.
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    Jeppesen Logbook Grrr!

    "Lunch"
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