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  1. Arbiter419

    Icing

    Yup, opening the whole can of worms. I consider myself to be a fairly proficient instrument pilot. This winter is the first time I've had the chance to legally be faced with the proposition of ice. Two days ago, I was flying the 172 I rent at home from N79 to KBVI to sell my car for...
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    Commercial question

    Hi there everyone, I'm in a instrument pilot and currently working on my commercial. I have about 100 hours of time to build before I can take a checkride. My question is this...there is a skydiving operation just to the northwest of Beaver, but the pilots aren't compensated for their time...
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    Wanted: Cheap VFR GPS

    Hi there everyone, To keep things simple, I'm looking to get the old, cheap, probably beat up, but still functional VFR GPS that's been sitting at the bottom of your flight bag :wink2:. I don't want anything fancy, just something I can play around with, find a few airports, etc. I'm also...
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    Today,

    I became a licensed pilot. Just thought I should let all you folks know. Ended up breaking the practical test into two days, the oral part was yesterday, but we hopped in the plane and did a lap around the pattern...the wind was beyond the demonstrated crosswind capability of the plane though...
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    Wanted: Heli-coil set (6mm insert)

    Hello everyone, I guess a little background info is in order first. So, here goes. I bought a 2007 Baja Reaction 150 buggy from a buddy for $100...obviously you get what you pay for, and I knew I was going to have to do some work. (turns out "some" is an understatement) Firstly, the battery...
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    Android tablets

    Anyone have any experience with them? Here, here, and here. Cheap Chinese knockoffs? Should I save my money for something a little nicer? Discuss.
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    SEG-BVI for a college visit

    [Also posted at the Purple board] Hi everyone, Just figured I'd share what I've been up to lately. Flying's been going pretty good, I have about 32 hours logged now. Took a dual cross country flight down to Lancaster (LNS) last week, solo next time. But today, my dad/instructor, mom and I set...
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    Twin Otter on floats

    Got this in an email from FlightAware...impressive aircraft. Thoughts?
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    Private certificate in LSA?

    Hello everyone, I've got a potentially easy question, but here's some background information first. I have about 22 hours total, 10 or so and solo of those logged in a 172 at Selinsgrove which I rent(ed) for $97 an hour wet. They just got a Flight Design CTLS (seen here...
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    I hope all of you went flying today

    because it was an AMAZING day for flying! The day started out when my dad/instructor and I went over to the airport to check out the new Flight Design CTLS they just got. We watched it take off as we pulled in the parking lot, and went inside to inquire when it would be back. The manager, Jim...
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    Appraisal: Gulf Coast Avionics GCA-4T

    Hello everyone, I just got a beautiful pair of Dave Clarks for Christmas (H10 13.4) and I'm looking to see if this headset can be sold to be put towards my netbook fund. My uncle used this headset when he was learning to fly, probably 20 years ago, and gave it to me a few years ago. I've never...
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    First-person RC flight + fireworks

    Hey everyone, I know a few of you do some RC flying, so here's a video for you to watch. It's about 5 minutes long, and has a sweet soundtrack. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh10v52DBLM Enjoy, I laughed a few times during the initial and follow up viewings. EDIT: Sorry, I'm not sure how to...
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    Hang gliding?

    Well everyone, I'm a teenager with no money that's addicted to flying. Hang gliding looks pretty cheap, and from what I understand, there's very little in the way of maintenance costs. Is it a good thing to get into? Is it a two man operation? Basically, I'm looking to just get a little more...
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    First solo today!

    Hey everyone, I don't post often (bit of a lurker) but I decided to share my first solo story which unfolded today! I have ~15 hours of time, most of it in a 172N at Penn Valley(SEG). There might be a little more, little less, haven't counted in a while. The solo wasn't a surprise, I knew my...
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    Pursuing a career in aviation

    Hello everyone, There were a few threads around here lately concerning careers in aviation, and until this point, I thought I was pretty set on becoming a commercial pilot by attending an aviation college for x years. My situation is a little bit different than most however. I'm currently...
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    Lancaster airshow Aug. 22-23 2009

    Is anyone going? I'm going to try and convince my dad/flight instructor to fly down with me. It's a hop skip and a jump from SEG, but I've never been down there. I've never been to an airshow, so I'm hoping this is my first. Any past experiences with this airshow? Also, what are the rules...
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    Aviating Animals

    Pardon the forced alliteration, but since I've seen quite a few pictures of pilots and their pets on this forum and I figured that this would be the thread to post them in. This is me pre-flighting with my co-pilot Lucy. This would have been a nice picture had my mother not shaken the...
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    LiveATC.net

    I was listening to KJFK tower tonight and I heard a pilot remark to the tower how it was frustrating to not know which gate they would be directed to. The controller then remarked that he worked for the FAA. It'll probably be a bit funnier if I set it up like this. FlightXXXX: Ah, standard...
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    Gastons..what is it?

    Hello everyone, I just noticed the countdown at the top of the page, and I've seen it mentioned quite a few times before. I've gathered enough to assume it's a fly-in type deal for you guys (and girls:rolleyes:). Where's it at? What goes on at Gastons? Thanks.
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    Aircraft rental - Central PA

    Hello everyone, I present to you today a question regarding aircraft rental in central PA. I'm located at 0PS7, about 30 miles north of Capital City. I've done my training (~12hrs) this far in 704MT at Bloomsburg, but we've left the club for financial reasons (Too far of a drive to be...
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