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    Flying Camper

    I believe you're thinking of the EcoFlyer. If I remember correctly there was a fatal accident involving the prototype. [IMG]
    Post by: skier, Apr 19, 2018 at 8:13 AM in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Will a 150 take off on grass?

    I did a number of flights to Twin Pines Airport (former 2200 ft grass strip in NJ) during the summer in a C150 during my PPL training with two on...
    Post by: skier, Apr 11, 2018 in forum: Flight Following
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    First cross country solo...and a big mistake!

    I didn't have the same ending, but I also missed the airport (on my long solo cross country). I ended up taking the wrong radial off the VOR. When...
    Post by: skier, Apr 9, 2018 in forum: Lessons Learned
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    Hudson River Corridor @ Night - Photos

    In #1, the cockpit was shot at 1/60, f/4, iso-12800. But while this resulted in the GPS and cockpit instruments looking good, it makes the city...
    Post by: skier, Apr 1, 2018 in forum: Cool Places to Fly
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    Top 5 Experimental Airplanes In GA

    Have to admit, I wouldn't want a single one of the planes on your list. I'd be happier with a Velocity over an RV-10 or Sling 4. I'd prefer a...
    Post by: skier, Apr 1, 2018 in forum: Home Builders and Sport Pilots
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    Hudson River Corridor @ Night - Photos

    No to both questions. It’s easy to do, but there really aren’t any good landing options, other than in the water. Here’s a short sheet...
    Post by: skier, Mar 31, 2018 in forum: Cool Places to Fly
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    Should I buy a high wing or a low wing airplane?

    Flying magazines article on the 27 best looking airplanes only included 3 high wings and I seriously disagree with one of those choices....
    Post by: skier, Mar 23, 2018 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Laptop for Engineering Student?

    Depends on the school. We used our laptops for everything (including CAD) at mine. There may have been workstations somewhere, but I don’t know...
    Post by: skier, Mar 22, 2018 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    First driverless car pedestrian death

    I'm guessing there will eventually be some sort of international standards committee that will come to a consensus on how the car should deal with...
    Post by: skier, Mar 20, 2018 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Any model railroad buffs here?

    For what it's worth, based on the track width it's probably "G" scale. I can't help with the market or where to sell them.
    Post by: skier, Mar 17, 2018 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    Hudson River Corridor @ Night - Photos

    Thanks everyone. Its nice to see people still enjoying the photos almost 4 months after I first posted them. Hopefully I'll be able to entertain...
    Post by: skier, Mar 16, 2018 in forum: Cool Places to Fly
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    Great, Fast, Safe Cross Country Aircraft

    Get yourself a nice Velocity. Meets all the requirements, they're a blast to fly, they're comfortable, and they're much better looking the RVs. It...
    Post by: skier, Mar 8, 2018 in forum: Home Builders and Sport Pilots
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    First week instructing.

    I really liked this quote from an article in Flying Magazine when I read it a number of years ago. Your post above reminded me of it.
    Post by: skier, Feb 25, 2018 in forum: Hangar Talk
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    For Sale: Aircraft Stinson 108-2 For Sale at KFAM

    Nothing to add, but Stinsons are pretty planes. Something about them just looks right.
    Post by: skier, Feb 25, 2018 in forum: Aircraft, Clubs, and Partnerships - Buy & Sell
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    POA Scholarships

    Call me a grump, but there are already a ton of scholarships for kids to do flight training (EAA, AOPA, 99s, etc). Lets face it high schoolers...
    Post by: skier, Feb 24, 2018 in forum: Flight Following