Recent content by tlglenn

I now regret the shade-creating capability of a high wing aircraft.

The county's lease doesn't include the grass strip.

They have tie-down spots for only four aircraft. They do plan to place a portapotty out there. I was the 58th pilot to contact them. It's first-come first-serve.

I have a couple places in mind in southern Texas. Have to start checking weather as the date approaches.

AOPA April magazine has a section on airports in the path of totality that are planning special events.

Does the law for this venue allow for calculating percentage of responsibility? I've seen lawsuits where the jury calculates damages and assigns part of the fault to the plaintiff which still allows the plaintiff to collect the rest of the judgment from the defendant(s).

If you put a solar glasses lens over a smartphone camera lens you can join other amateur photographers.

Speaking of assessing costs to the losing party, I observed a civil trial in an Arizona court a few years ago. Plaintiff fell and alleged injuries in defendants' home. Insurance offered to settle but was rejected by plaintiff. Jury found for defendants. Costs incurred by the defense prior to...

Keep in mind that bureaucracy can be slow. The course you see today might've been years in the making.

Possibly prompted by these guys: https://mashable.com/article/blackbird-flight-sharing-uber-pool-for-planes https://www.businessinsider.com/blackbird-flight-sharing-startup-for-planes-2018-8#that-is-if-consumers-are-ready-for-it-52

Depending on your expected remaining length of stay and amount of free time you might find it worthwhile to join this club: https://www.plusoneflyers.org/

I think if you're parked on dirt you should pull the plane out of its spot and turn it so you don't blast everyone behind you.

Wish I had a dedicated camera, but anyways. Because America, that's why.

I think I might've been the next-to-last to arrive today before the airspace closed for the night. I called tower early when I saw the long line of ADSB icons lined up for departure and got a direct-to. Arrested my descent and entered the pattern 500 feet high to avoid departing traffic. Then...

Good time to ferry something to Europe?