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    Hanger Waitlist- Buy Now Anyway?

    Might check Gallatin.
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    BBQ in Memphis?

    Central is good, but I like Germantown Commissary for ribs.
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    Another grumann down

    http://wkrn.com/2017/08/29/at-least-1-killed-in-portland-plane-crash/
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    Meet N200RC!

    Nice. Enjoy
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    Suggestion on VHF receiver for the hanger

    Old cheap non digital scanner would work well for the air traffic. Some models from uniden had am/fm radios in them.
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    First Aviation Headset - Help

    Craigslist is your friend. Plus DC has good customer service/warranty so they will fix one if its not up to standards for a very reasonable price.
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    Did my solo today!!!!

    Nice. Good feeling isn't it?
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    MY PPL COST BREAKDOWN

    The 152 went down for MX (rebuilding motor). It is still down....
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    MY PPL COST BREAKDOWN

    I had 41.4 Dual and 15.8 solo when I took the first checkride. (57.2)
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    MY PPL COST BREAKDOWN

    Well I have seen a few posts on here concerning the costs of obtaining a private pilot license. I though I would share my costs for anyone that is interested. I began my PPL training on 6/25/15 at KSYI (Shelbyville, TN). I flew 4.5 hrs from 6/25-7/9 and then KSYI sold thier airplane. Costs...
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    Icom A-14 Airband Transceiver

    Sold....
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    Scotch Whisky

    If you are into rye you should give Templeton Rye a try. Pretty good @ $30 bottle.
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    NA Ford F150 V8 or Ecoboost

    I have a 2012 f150 quad cab 4x4 for a company vehicle. It has the 5.0 in it. I am very happy with the truck other than the fuel mileage. I average 14.9 mpg, thought it would do a little better than that. Doesn't really bother me as I have a fuelman card. Has plenty of power.
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    Carb heat, while enroute

    I use full carb heat in the 152 when the engine tells me so. Sputters etc and conditions are right. No gauge.
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    Antenna for my Scanner?

    The closer to the radio the better. You loose more signal the longer cable run you do. Have you tried setting the scanner on top of a cabinet or refrigerator in the garage and see what you can hear with the stock antenna? Outside antenna is always going to be better but if you could hear what...
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