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    Road Bump in Buying a Plane - No Place to Put It

    I must point out that this type of scenario is not limited to homebuilt airplanes.
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    Road Bump in Buying a Plane - No Place to Put It

    Thing is, the majority of homebuilt construction is commonly done at home…thus the name. Final year tops is done in a hangar, and then, as was pointed out, it *is* an airplane. EAA crowd??
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    Are You Ready For The Borg?

    You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
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    [NA] Odd Dog Behavior

    Could this behavior be a direct result of living with you??? Just ask’n…..
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    Alternatives to Zip Ties in Engine Compartment

    Another way to prevent zip ties from abrading motor mounts is to wrap the motor mount in the area you intend to place a tie with a couple layers of silicone tape. Then zip tie at that location by actually using two ties. One zipped around the wires and also through the loop made in the second...
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    Waukesha, WI flight training?

    If you don’t mind a short drive, CubAir in Hartford is excellent. I believe they have an Archer, as well as a 150 in addition to the Cubs they are well known for. Just did a TW endorsement with them and would highly recommend them.
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    2024 Goals

    fly my Hatz Classic that’s nearing completion after 13 years.
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    Is Dan Gryder the biggest asset to aviation on youtube?

    don’t forget crainiorectal inversion….
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    Crankshaft failure in flight, lost propeller, no injuries

    I searched the world over and thought I found true love. You came from together and pffft you were gone….
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    Lewy Body Dementia

    We have a very close friend who has been suffering from Parkinson’s for several years. He has recently been diagnosed with Levy Body Dementia, an often seen accompanying symptom. So not only is his body failing him, his mind is as well. He’s 68. Life’s often not fair......
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    Any Aero Commander Darter owners?

    All good points. Thanks for the responses. I’m leaning toward steering her away from the deal. I was concerned about maintenance etc costs as has been pointed out. $53,000 seems steep imho for this airplane. I was thinking more in the $35-40,00 range, knowing it’s history. as to her owning...
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    Any Aero Commander Darter owners?

    I have a friend who is considering buying a darter to complete her ppl training in. Aircraft in question is no beauty contest winner, but is solid, no corrosion, new jugs. Downside is the panel needs a refresh to include adsb. What Is the group’s impression on it serving as a good trainer for...
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    Talk me into (or out of) a fabric airplane.

    Good to hear. I’m currently painting my Hatz Classic in polytone. I used it due to ease of application, repairability, a the fact that I wanted my Classic to look more like a vintage airplane and show a little fabric weave.
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    What are you shopping for?

    EarthX battery for my Hatz. Or as we say it in NE Wisconsin “bat-tree”.
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