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    Flight Training Atlanta area information requested

    I have an inquiry from a person interested in flight training in the Atlanta/Buckhead area. I'm not familiar with any of the airports, FBOs or flight training schools in that area. I don't believe they have any small GA experience and are at the point of just checking it out to see if it's...
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    Pireps for Chinle, AZ E91 near Canyon de Chelly?

    Looking for pireps on the airport. We may meet up with a friend for an overnight or two at the lodge. They will have a car. Considering flying in to meet instead of driving. Would/could you leave your plane overnight?
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    20% consume 80% of the Avgas

    A thread to discuss the validity of the 20% of the fleet consumes 80% of the Avgas and that 20% requires 100 octane for High Performance Engines. There are various versions that are referred to, 30/70, 1/3 - 2/3 etc. I really would like to see the study and the data behind this. Was this a...
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    Garmin GSB 15 or other panel mount USB charger reports?

    Would like to install a panel mount usb charger. Looking for dual output, USB Type-A, 2.1A min. 2.25" dia. I've looked at Garmin GSB 15 for a few years. Any feedback if folks are satisfied. In particular, have there been any noise issues with radios/intercomm? Other manufacturer's P/Ns to...
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    Which Airport? - Ormond Beach, FL Area

    I visit family periodically in Ormond. Over the past 15 years, I could find a hangar for a week or two (I think through MAC charters). That seems to be a thing of the past. The response I get now is: wait list in the hundreds, have a nice day. The Sunrise ramp at OMN seems a disaster with...
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    Portable A/C

    Summer 2020 in Tucson/Marana/AVQ. I've had the BKool unit for ~10 years I think. In service longer this year than in past years with that rotten high pressure that just won't let go. Sure helps on ground and till getting up till OAT drops below 85-90. Just curious if anyone else uses one of...
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    Tailbeacon on PA28?

    Any installation reports yet. Curious mostly about whether rudder re-balancing was required.
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    Recomendations/Feedback for PA-28 Replacement Stabilator Tips

    I'm planning to replace the stabilator tips on the Archer. With multiple manufacturers, I'm looking for any feedback concerning fit and quality.
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    iPad Foreflight Reboot Lockout

    Had a curious event happen to my ipad yesterday and today. Background: New purchase ipad air around 2013. Only use is to run foreflight and surf internet. Not a facebooker or twit. Departed Appleton, WI on an Allegiant flight back to AZ last night. Pulled up foreflight to pass time. I...
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    Flight of X comms

    Departing a breakfast this morning with a couple of other a/c's from an untowered airport, while still on the ground on ctaf, I heard "Rv" - "up", two planes verifying they were on frequency. After departure and after I'd moved to approach frequency, I heard the same fellows "Rv" - "up" on the...
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    Portable ADS-B In w/ 496 Family Interface?

    Is anyone familiar with a solution? I've done some searching but haven't hit on the answer.
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