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  1. cruiserandmax

    bumper sticker

    I saw a bumper sticker on a car today (wish I could have grabbed a photo) that that read: THE HIGHER THE ALTITUDE THE BETTER THE ATTITUDE But it kind of made me stop and think- "The higher the altitude, the better the attitude, and the worse the decision making".
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    Blue Angels

    I didn't get outside to watch today, but came across this youtube video that was pretty nice (and included cockpit audio): Interesting there were 7 flying today- never seen that- anyone know why? Also interesting at around 7:18 looks like some poor guy busted the TFR....
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    Got a new twin today!

    It even has de icing !!
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    Replacing nose gear after a hard landing...

    We had a replica desktop model of our 1973 Cessna 182 made in the early 80's. In a recent move it was packed poorly and sustained a crushing blow to the nose gear. Even worse- the loose nose gear was nowhere to be found after unpacking. This model is essentially a family heirloom at this point...
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    What's with "SEEYUH!"?

    What's with shouting "SEEYUH" in your deepest voice at the end of handoff readbacks? I feel like I hear that a lot nowadays (from pilots and controllers)- mostly jet guys(?). Has this always been a thing, just maybe becoming more common? Since the 80's, if I'm sayin' it- I say "see ya" in a...
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    Good sunglasses that fit well under N/C headsets..

    I have had a pair of Randolph Engineering sunglasses with cable temples that are about 15 years old. They have enough scratches now in the glass that I'd like to replace them. I have never been able to find a pair that fits/functions as well as these do- unfortunately Randolph no longer offers...
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    entering airways on 430/530...?

    I've been flying behind a GNS480 for 10+ years and maybe about to switch to an airplane that has a GNS430. It's common where I fly to get clearances involving multiple airways with many fix turns within each airway. I understand the 430 cannot accept airway input- am I going to be in for a big...
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    Tips on transitioning from steam six pack to EFIS

    I have spent the past 10+ years flying VFR/IFR in a 182 behind a "steam" six pack, with a Garmin (Apollo) GNS 480/Stec 55X fully coupled autopilot (20+ years before that behind "steam" gauges and VOR/ILS/DME equipment with no AP). It's looking like I may soon be flying behing a G500 PFD/MFD...
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    Going for 3rd class renewal after taking no-fly meds for sciatica.

    My medical was due for renewal in November of 2019. Just before renewal I pulled a muscle in my lower back which lead to sciatica. The pain was so severe that my GP prescribed two drugs to try independently of each other- Gabapentin and Cyclobenzaprine. I found the Gabapentin to be very...
  10. cruiserandmax

    Family of four- upgrade from C182?

    I have been flying a well equipped 1979 Cessna 182 regularly for the past 15 years. We have a 7 and 10 year old that keep growing. We have basically been fine with the 182- we can pack up the whole family plus a bunch of bags and comfortably fly IFR 350-400NM in a reasonable amount of time.. But...
  11. cruiserandmax

    Lightspeed Zulu headset sticky control box fix?

    I have an original Lightspeed Zulu headset that suffers from degradation of the coating on the 'control' unit resulting in a very sticky/tacky surface to the touch. Has anyone figured out a DIY solution to this? I'm guessing Lightspeed will not help out since the Zulu is very old now.. (Is this...
  12. cruiserandmax

    AOPA closing forums

    I've been on the AOPA forums for 20+ years and they have just announced they will be closing them for good in October. It's sad to see them go, but I look forward to being here now, starting from zero... Hello!
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