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    Dangerous Text Message?

    There was an article a couple of years ago on this topic: https://www.wired.com/story/imessage-interactionless-hacks-google-project-zero/ I...
    Post by: obw, Mar 5, 2021 in forum: Technical Corner
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    I'm pretty sure I don't have the skills for this. I think the majority of the work will require sheet metal and structural experience, and I have...
    Post by: obw, Feb 20, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    A quick update - First, I'd like to express my appreciation again for all the input and advice, both on the forum and through private messages....
    Post by: obw, Feb 19, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    This is exactly my dilemma. I am going to the hangar this afternoon and will walk through everything with my mechanic, and will discuss the...
    Post by: obw, Jan 29, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    I appreciate the sentiments and all the input I have been getting. Although there are many conflicting suggestions, I'm taking in all the advice...
    Post by: obw, Jan 28, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    I didn't ask them and they didn't mention it, so I don't know. From what I recall, they said there is significant corrosion in the vertical...
    Post by: obw, Jan 26, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    Unfortunately it looks like the plane really is in that bad a shape. A second AP/IA from a different shop has now looked over the plane and...
    Post by: obw, Jan 26, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    Maybe at some point an emotional win will feel good, but at this point I'm much more interested in getting my money back!
    Post by: obw, Jan 26, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    Thank you Adam. A fellow POA member who is an attorney kindly reached out to me and is offering some advice, which is very much appreciated. One...
    Post by: obw, Jan 26, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    I'm not sure what you're implying here. There isn't another 'side' to this. It's pretty straightforward - I brought my plane in for an annual,...
    Post by: obw, Jan 25, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    Thanks for all the input. It's very helpful and I think about next steps
    Post by: obw, Jan 24, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    If I remember correctly, it was about $500 for 5-6 hours of work.
    Post by: obw, Jan 24, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    Yes, same plane as on Piper Forum. I thought about the scenario you mentioned but I don't think it's viable for me - I'm pretty sure I don't have...
    Post by: obw, Jan 24, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    That was definitely a concern that my mechanic and I had, but the engine seems to the best part of the airplane. It has had several oil analyses...
    Post by: obw, Jan 24, 2021 in forum: Flight Following
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    Disastrous First (and Last) Annual - Advice Needed

    Nope. Seller in TN, buyer in MA
    Post by: obw, Jan 23, 2021 in forum: Flight Following