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If you’re going to have one rifle I’d suggest a Remington 700 30-06. The 700 is a great time tested rifle. The army uses is as their standard sniper rifle since the 80’s I think. 30-06 allows you to use lower grain bullets for whitetail and heavier grain for bigger game. Throw a good scope...

There is no normal anymore. Look at the markets, housing, plane/boat/truck prices, fuel, inflation, etc. In the 310 I had 4 separate shops do annuals. 3 were around 2500 base price and claimed to “know” 310s. Totals were around 5000 or so for the 5 annuals they did. Then I went to the actual...

There goes the MC invite. :)

What all inclusive database are illegal immigrants submitting their data to? I liken this to the “twins just have a 2nd engine to get you to the scene” crowd. There’s no accurate database for successful OEI landing either. Not trying to start an argument, just not a fan of unobtainable stats.

Is that a typo?

The dishwasher analogy was right on for me. Do it and enjoy it then when you go to sell you will probably sell quicker with a higher price. I bought a mechanically sound ugly 310 with old avionics. I spent years rehabbing the plane and a close friend did the same with his 340. We both agree if...

Destin vs the Midwest?!?! Enjoy a suite at the Emerald Grande and the sights at Crab Island. You’re welcome.

Doesn’t change things for me. An aircraft talking to ATC that disappears off radar will get basic SAR initiated. If you want more, I’d suggest you file a flight plan. As a pilot I’m perfectly comfortable without the flight plan.

Stupid simple. If on FF especially. All I do is push the IFR button and click on you. Change your code and providing you have 1000/3 from another IFR, clear you immediately. If not I’ll give you a heading and/or alt to get it asap. If you are inadvertent I will move the IFR ASAP and give you the...

884nm is the longest direct route I filed and got. From ARR to LAL. I did get some re-routes in GA for airspace but they were minor. No rule that prevents it for a qualified airplane.

Fair enough. Just curious. I’ve been there a few time and enjoyed it… of course I ventured off airport. I like Huntsville better for a northern AL city though. Not sure asking a singular local would define an area for me. I’ve met people in Alaska that thought they live in heaven and some who...

Have you been to Birmingham?

Al Capone;tax evasion?

I remember living there when I was younger during an IP stint he did. Long story short, Vietnam was raging and his dad (fought Normandy till Battle of Bulge where he was gut shot) dropped him off day he turned 17. Told him to listen to the sergeant and not volunteer for anything. After his...

It’s a crazy market. I can confirm he wouldn’t be the first but possibly the second. :) Nice job @Mtns2Skies !!