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  1. n2230b

    Going to Sun 'N Fun? KFGU is the #1 Place to Stop!

    Wish I could afford a twin.
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    Alpha Systems Eagle AOA kit

    In case anyone is curious: Called Sarasota Avionics in Venice, FL. today. They quoted approx. $5,000.00 labor cost to install the kit in a C-172. (In addition to the price of the kit) Said it was a complicated install with “a lot” of calibration. Also required flight testing. The fellow i spoke...
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    Where is the BEST BBQ on the East Coast?

    “Smoke” Fly into KFXE or KPMP, 25 min from either airport. A1A, one block north of Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. outstanding flavor and aroma, consistent, fast service, not expensive!
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    Lets make Friday 'Joke Day'!

    How do you Circumcise a Whale?…… Foreskin divers, 4 skindivers? fourskindivers
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    Lets make Friday 'Joke Day'!

    Baseball Spring Season is here!!…….Sooo…….. What do you do with an Elephant with Three Balls!? Walk him….. and pitch to the giraffe.:)
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    Next word that comes to mind...

    Giant squid
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    Alpha Systems Eagle AOA kit

    Just saw an add by Sarasota Avionics for an Alpha Systems Eagle AOA kit advertised for $2,399. I assume that does not include installation. Anybody have any experience with this kit? Anybody know about Installation labor cost? thanks,
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    Your Dumbest Benign Moment

    Knew perfectly well there was a POTUS TRUMP TFR near KPBI. Flying direct from KOBE to KPMP. Busted the TFR anyway because I was distracted on a Rockwell Commander sales-demo hop with two prospective buyers. Sensed a presence to my left and sure enough F-15 #1 soon joined by F-15 #2 to my...
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    Cirrus for sale abundance

    Why are there so many Cirrus for sale in used aircraft websites? Maybe too many fractional ownerships going bust?
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    Next word that comes to mind...

    Capt BLIGH
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    Took a puppy home from the pound

    Great bird. Atropine is our second one. Our cleaning lady inadvertently killed our first one at age 12 , Hollywood, by using ‘easy off’ oven cleaner in her vicinity. Their lungs are very sensitive. But their vocabulary is large and they are often content appropriate.
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    What was the first aviation related book that you read?

    I’m 71 yrs old now. My father retired as an airline pilot, Eastern 1011 CAPT. My grandfather owned a flying school in Havana. My brother retired as a 747 CAPT for Delta Airlines. We were refugees from Castro’s Cuba in 1960. I was attending Westview Elementary School in Miami, FL in 5th...
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    Took a puppy home from the pound

    Beasley is looking at my African Grey Parrot who is 12 years old and wakes me up in the morning saying: “what the hell was that?”……and then…”you’re killin’ me man”.
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    Took a puppy home from the pound

    ( That’s my 180 HP Avcon constant speed prop C-172 conversion and my awesome dog BEASLEY who loves to fly. He’s a 4 y/o rescue we’ve had for 3 years and is the sweetest smartest soul in my world. 90 lbs of pure-undiluted love and devotion.
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    Durango

    If you are in the Durango area and are comfortable with mountain flying, a hop into Telluride is spectacular and unforgettable. Also Santa Fe, Monument Valley and Taos are burned into my memory as “uniquely unique”. BTW all those airports have user friendly transportation available for a ride...
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    Boca-ish Airport Recommendation

    Simplify your life and go to Pompano. Not the least expensive fuel but friendly fbo and all the maint resources for unexpected-necessary repairs.
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    Can you Tow using the Tiedown?

    Did it once, i’m not going to do it again. Now i don’t know what to do with the stupid winch.
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    Bird bombs

    Ah, thanks. Bro in law ret as an 04 ranger. Dad was air force pilot, Fa in law navy, my 3 sons Marines & I ret navy. Bird poop vs mashed bugs,,,don’t know which is worse. In SOFLA you can bet we get our share of both.
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    Bird bombs

    This method may cause repetitive microtrauma unless fingers are added to the tool armamentarium. Believe those are USN enlisted aircrew wings. Is the device used by the USMC also? Is this a NATOPS approved proc? Are you a jarhead aircrew? (Some of my best friends are USMC enlisted...
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    Can you Tow using the Tiedown?

    I love it!!
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