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  1. Piloto

    IFR Flight Plan to VFR airports

    What is the approach procedure when the destination airport has no instrument approach procedure at all. I assume you descend to 1000ft and continue to the destination if there are VFR conditions. If no VFR you fly to the alternate. Do I am right on this? José
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    Presidential Decision for MH370

    At about 400nm from the US coast, Chinese passengers onboard MH370 will call via Iridium sat phone asking for relatives and media to meet them at JFK in an hour. Indicating no alternate airport. Media and relatives with flowers waiting at JFK anxiously. What do we do Mr. President? Looking...
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    Hair Thinning

    Like many of us here my here is getting thinner. Has anyone tried any of the following: Minoxidil topic solution Propecia tablets Biotin Vitamin Hair transplant is another option but expensive $8K. So I would have to give up on ADSB-out or hair. Let me know your experience with any of...
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    Omega-3

    One of my relatives in PR administer Omega-3 to his fighting roosters so they can perform better during the fight I know Omega-3 is the miracle pill but does it works on pets like dogs and cats. I have been using it for several years but I do not thing I would win a fight even with a rooster...
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    In-flight Coin Toilet

    And you though we have enough extra charges. Check this: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1263905/Ryanair-toilet-charges-phased-in.html Notice how the toilet entrance face into the hallway. I'll be watching, who needs a window seat when you can have a toilet view. You put $2 at...
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    Oak Casket

    Brand new condition, never used, life time warranty. Bought it ten years ago but decided to go with ashes (less expensive). Handy for storing tools or parts in your hangar. $695 plus shipping. José
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    My Mile High Instructor

    My Mile High instructor on my BFR. She always keep me a breast on the latest techniques.:)
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    AVGAS Fuel Prices

    As everyone has noticed AVGAS price has been steadily increasing. I can see that by 2020 average price will be over $10/gal. Here are some cost calculation I made for different types at $10/gal Engine type Cost per hour Cost per year (100 hours) 200hp $100...
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    G560 Flight Log Download

    On the Garmin 560 is there any way to download the Flight Log data into a computer via the USB connection? I had a G396 that I was able to download the flight log. The flight log data is very handy and accurate to keep records of your flights. José
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    Samsung S3 GPS Street Navigation

    When I first got my Samasung S3 about a year ago it came with a street Navigation apps that had a blue arrow tip icon. I can no longer find the icon on the apps anymore. Is this a trial apps? It worked beautiful, the best street navigator I have seen. How can I get it back? Are there other free...
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    Another Mid-Air 4 Dead

    http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/31/us-usa-crash-arizona-idUSBRE94U15T20130531 This the second GA mid-air in a month. Time for traffic in the cockpit? José
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    Cell Phone vs XM\WX and ADS-B\WX

    I dropped my XM subscription about six months ago due to no coverage in the Caribbean and part of the Bahamas. Another reason was that most of my flight decisions takes place before heading to the airport, thus XM or ADS-B don't help you on that. I have been using my cell phone (Samsung S3/ATT)...
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    Samsung Galaxy Note II vs iPhone 5

    I have an iPhone 4 and I am happy with it. But found the screen too small for some applications (maps). I saw today the Samsung Galaxy big screen (5.5") and was impress by the big display. It looks like I may be able to use it as a compact EFB. Any Comments José
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    KNS 80 and KY 197 for Sale

    Just removed from my M20J a KNS 80 and a KY197 for a G530. Both in perfect working condition. All the display segments working as shown on the picture. 8130 forms for both unit. KNS 80 p/n 066-4008-00 with tray $595.00 KY 197 p/n 064-1021-00 with tray $895.00 José SOLD
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    Fart Blame

    My good friend Dave just got his new to him G1000/A36 and invited me for a ride. We climbed to 10500 ft to check the performance numbers. After 5 minutes a really bad fart odor came in. Trying to be polite I didn't say anything to my friend about his fart. But it was so bad that I had to pull a...
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    Low Cost Stealth Capability

    Who needs billions of dollars for stealth capability when 18 cubans can penetrate our shores without been detected on a 21ft rinky dinky boat with a 1950 smoking russian motor. Watch...
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    IPhone 4 GPS

    I love the IPhone 4 GPS application for street guidance but miss the voice advisories that the other street GPS provides. Is there a GPS app that provide voice for the IPhone 4? Is there a GPS app that provides aviation maps while airborne for the IPhone 4. This could be handy in case of an...
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    Free WX for the G530

    Is there an ADS-B WX receiver for the G530 other than the GDL 90. I noticed that most aircraft owners with the G530 or G750 has opted for getting XM\WX on the G496 or Aera 560. José
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    ATT Tracker vs Spot Tracker

    I just subscribed to the ATT Family Map cell phone tracker. Unlike the Spot tracker the ATT tracker works inside buildings and anywhere within ATT worldwide coverage. Accuracy is better when in view of the open sky. I opted for ATT since I already have an IPhone and do not need to carry a second...
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    Human Space Torpedo

    Who needs a space capsule when you can go on a space torpedo. After your space ordeal you spend recovery at El Manicomio Resort at Puebloloco. As a memorabilia you get to keep your own crap.:eek: Personal Space Torpedo Donations from more than 2,000 people, plus other sponsorships...
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