Recent content by Tim86

I use Pattern Altitude of 1800. Departing 31 VFR, I have never been concerned about terrain. I've always been able to climb over it at Vy without a problem. A slight turn to the NW offers even lower terrain. There are some youtube videos of landing on 31 that show the terrain to the west...

I've flown there a couple of times...most recently last week. I've only flown it VFR so can't help with the RNAV. 13 is preferred but every time I've been there the wind has favored 31. Right traffic for 31. I fly a 172 and I turn base before the monument. This makes it a little bit of a...

I just got my plane back last week. 1969 C172K. I got rid of the ADF, DME and an ancient Narco transponder. Added a GMA345 audio panel and a Stratus ESGi transponder. The useful load went from 900 to 908. Not bad for a Skyhawk. The original WB with the plane had it at 864. Apparently it's...

I recently purchased a 1969 Cessna 172K. 1500 hours (airframe and engine), That's right 50 years, 1500 hours...3 hours last year. Not exactly the same situation but similar. On the pre-buy borescope 3 of 4 cylinders showed wear from the piston pin rubbing on the cylinder wall. My mechanic...