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  1. USAF JD

    Plane land on road...

    It looks like this ended very well. https://wgntv.com/news/watch-live-small-planes-lands-on-palatine-highway/
  2. USAF JD

    Kauai to Oahu

    The wife and I are going to Kauai in March and one of our sons will be on a band trip playing at Pearl Harbor on one of the days. My plan is to rent a plane and fly over for the day. I rented a 172 in Maui a few years ago and it was great. Does anyone have any experience with Kauai rentals or...
  3. USAF JD

    Reno races

    I just booked a trip to Reno for the races. We will be there Wed and Thursday. What are the best tickets to buy? I have seen a lot of postings of guys at the pylons..that looks like the coolest place to watch. Any idea how you get there?
  4. USAF JD

    For Sale Garmin 696

    Works great, removed during avionics upgrade. $700 Includes: Airgizmo dock Hard wire power cable Audio cable - Not in the picture but included GPS antenna
  5. USAF JD

    For Sale Stratus 2

    Stratus 2 for sale $600. The window clip is broken at the top but still works fine. Unit itself is in perfect shape. Located at 3CK.
  6. USAF JD

    KRAP!

    I am taking the family on a unexpected trip to the Back Hills area. Final destination for flying is KRAP (kids picked up on that quick). We have a cabin rented Wednesday -Sunday. I think we can bail out around 4 tomorrow so I am looking for some overnight ideas around Sioux Falls + or - 100...
  7. USAF JD

    Creve Coeur 1H0

    Am I over complicating getting in and out of this airport? I am heading in from the north and planning to just drop down below the B and head in at 800-1000 AGL just west of the STL VOR. The chicken in me says to just go to SUS but 1H0 is right next to the final destination. How busy is that...
  8. USAF JD

    RPJ at 11:30?

    Any Chicago flyers up for Rochelle for lunch?
  9. USAF JD

    Stratus 1 For Sale

    I am parting with my Stratus 1. Works great, charging cable, book. $300
  10. USAF JD

    A full tank of Avgas and 3 days

    As summer winds down the wife decided we need a little family getaway leaving tomorrow and getting back no later than Friday. The original plan was hitting Mammoth Cave and maybe Holiday World on the way back. Unfortunately the weather gods are not working with us and are predicting rain and...
  11. USAF JD

    Who's got a Stiffy?

    Seriously, who has a Stiffy for their plane and wants to share their experience?:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: https://www.redlineaviation.com/piper/stiffy-piper-airplanes/
  12. USAF JD

    PA-32R-300 POH

    New to me bird coming home Monday! Does anyone know of anyplace to download a POH for a PA32R-300? I'm going to pick her up Monday and I would like some model specific airplane porn for the weekend.:):goofy::)
  13. USAF JD

    Pre Buy - MS

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a Piper Lance pre buy near Jackson, MS?
  14. USAF JD

    Pigs Ass

    Lets talk about Easter Ham....We host 20 something people every year for Easter and have made ham a variety of ways. Traditional oven, grilled, smoked, etc. It's always good but this year I am having a difficult time getting excited about making a ham. So I ask the wise POA, what is your...
  15. USAF JD

    Commercial

    I am thinking of getting my commercial and I am wondering what to expect for flying hours. I have all the eligibility requirements done already. I was think around 15 hours in the plane but I just talked to a local CFI he said around 40 hours!!!
  16. USAF JD

    Chicago to Charlotte

    I am flying to Charlotte tomorrow and this is my first trip over the tall rocks . I am planning on crossing around hot springs and overflying Ashville and my ultimate destination is UZA. Is there another crossing point that people use? I am planning on cruising at 9,500 weather permitting...
  17. USAF JD

    Do you have insurance?

    I'm not sure if this was posted or not. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/17/opinion/The-Dangers-of-Private-Planes.html
  18. USAF JD

    77 Cheetah

    It's official, I am in the market for a Cherokee Six. :yes: http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/GRUMMAN-AMERICAN-GENERAL-AA5A-CHEETAH/1977-GRUMMAN-AMERICAN-GENERAL-AA5A-CHEETAH/1328759.htm
  19. USAF JD

    6 Seater

    I am based at 3CK and thinking about either purchasing a Cherokee 6 and selling my Cheetah or keeping the Cheetah and partnering on a 6 seater. Is anyone local that's interested in looking into a partnership on a Six, Lance, Saratoga or A36? I had a trip planned last week with my three kids...
  20. USAF JD

    Ice Melt?

    This has been a heck of a winter this year and my apron is covered in a lot of ice preventing me from getting the bird out, my apron slopes into my hangar. I know salt is a no no but I am wondering if there are any chemicals I can put down that wont ruin my airplane. I'm afraid to chip it away...
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