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    Does anyone own a Diamond DA-40

    GeorgeC is right... I've owned a DA40 (2008 Lycoming IO360) since 2015... and flown almost 2000 hours in it in the past 5 years, including several...
    Post by: wayneda40, Jul 7, 2020 at 8:05 PM in forum: Flight Following
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    Masks in the Cockpit - VFR Paso Robles - pre-student Craig hand flying

    [MEDIA] In my first socially-distanced cockpit, we’re off to lunch with good friend and soon-to-be student pilot Craig. Turns out a good number...
    Thread by: wayneda40, Jul 3, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Flight Following
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    Flying to Kern Valley for a Burger (IFR/VFR, Full ATC)

    Enjoy camping and the burgers at Kern Valley!
    Post by: wayneda40, Jul 2, 2020 in forum: Flight Following
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    SoCal for the Summer

    I haven't been to Johnson Creek... but certainly agree with Alfonsinas; plus Loreto is a nice slightly-upscale location.
    Post by: wayneda40, Jun 29, 2020 in forum: Cool Places to Fly
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    SoCal for the Summer

    I also fly a DA40 (out of KSBA) and here's my list of mostly regional day-trip destinations:...
    Post by: wayneda40, Jun 29, 2020 in forum: Cool Places to Fly
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    Flying in Argentina

    Camel, just wonderful footage! Looking forward to more episodes. Many thanks! Wayne
    Post by: wayneda40, Jun 29, 2020 in forum: Cool Places to Fly
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    Incapacitated? Pinch Hitting Skills - Autopilot & Hand Flying… and More?

    [MEDIA] Continuing her quest for Pinch Hitter skills, my wife Cindy jumps on the home simulator to reenact a recent in-real-life flight. A bit of...
    Thread by: wayneda40, Jun 23, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Flight Following
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    A Taste of Autopilot on Return from Kern Valley

    I'm hoping my wife's interest continues to grow... and if so, time (ground and in the air) with a CFI makes great sense. Thx! Wayne
    Post by: wayneda40, Jun 22, 2020 in forum: Flight Following
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    A Taste of Autopilot on Return from Kern Valley

    [MEDIA] After a great burger run, my wife Cindy requested a bit of “pinch hitter” training on the autopilot. She worked on HDG mode for lateral...
    Thread by: wayneda40, Jun 21, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Flight Following
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    Flying to Kern Valley for a Burger (IFR/VFR, Full ATC)

    Thanks for watching... and indeed a great burger!
    Post by: wayneda40, Jun 18, 2020 in forum: Flight Following
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    Flying to Kern Valley for a Burger (IFR/VFR, Full ATC)

    You're totally correct... but whenever I try to use 122.75 within 100 miles of KSBA I find a handful of chatterboxes. Therefore, on this flight...
    Post by: wayneda40, Jun 17, 2020 in forum: Flight Following
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    Flying to Kern Valley for a Burger (IFR/VFR, Full ATC)

    Agree totally... might be my favorite destination with family and dogs. And, wow, the burgers?!! Wayne
    Post by: wayneda40, Jun 17, 2020 in forum: Flight Following