Recent content by nisvan

Re FSX as a training tool, I used FS 3.0 to prep for more my CFII exam on an 8086 processor monochrome laptop, back around 1990. Lately, I've come a long way in the world and so now use a Dell Inspiron (color!) 1501 laptop, offline only, with no virus protection, as Windows XP is no longer...

bad news - mr. mulligan's list included no tent; he gonna be in your tent, eating your food, using your sleeping bag; but he might let you drink a splash or two of vodka, if you're quiet, and stay out of the way

Another option if you're pressed for time or just too exhausted or lazy to set up camp, is to sleep IN the airplane. This works in a Maule, if you're solo, back seats were removed, don't have a taildragger, and don't mind not being able to fully stretch out (unless your 5'3" or shorter). To...

...and, a bike. Best for 4 seaters, like a Maule or 172, where you've taken out the back seat. To pack the bike, remove the front and rear tires, and seat; frame should fit, upright. (Don't forget to repack the tires and seat.) With the bike, a backpack, and GPS mounted on the handlebars, you...