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  1. JBrown243

    Flying from Iowa to Bay Area (seeking advise)

    So I bought a Tiger in Cherokee Iowa and need to fly it back. Any recommendations on the route or any cool places to visit? I wanted to visit Mount Rushmore on the way back but other than that dont really know where to visit on the return trip. I"m trying to make 500-600 miles per day and make...
  2. JBrown243

    75 Grumman traveler purple passion

    Im looking into getting a 75 grumman traveler. I just found out it has a repair on the flap trailing edge due to delamination there several years ago. I live in the San Francisco bay area and would have the plane stored outside. is this a problem? should I move forward with the purchase?
  3. JBrown243

    SF bay area Traveler/Tiger owners...

    anyone in the SF bay area have either a Grumman Traveler I could come sit in? Im trying to choose between the 3 for my next plane and would like to see how they fit.
  4. JBrown243

    Tiger maintenance

    Hello. Im looking into maybe getting a Tiger. I found a 1992 Grumman Tiger, 9000TT, 1750 SMOH, with Dual Garmin 430's, Garmin Xpdr, S-Tec 30 AP, Wheel Pants, And More! Are there and A.Ds I should know about when looking into these. 9000hrs on a '92 makes me nervous. Are there any time limited...
  5. JBrown243

    Another what plane thread

    Im looking to get another plane. I used to own a 260 Comanche and I loved it. It fit the mission perfectly however being an airplane no longer being produced had its issued with maintenance cost and eventually I was not flying enough to justify keeping it. Now I'm ready for another go at it but...
  6. JBrown243

    PA-24-260 1965

    IO-540- D4A5 1675 SMOH 567 STOH 6410 TT Whelan LED Landing lights Long range fuel Avionics/Radios: Dual Mac 1700 Radio stack KMA 24 audio panel Century IIB Auto Pilot (needs work) JPI 700 Dual VOR w/Glide Slope ADF WX-800 Stormscope Digital Tach King DME...
  7. JBrown243

    IO540 backfiring

    I just brought my Comanche into the show because the engine started to what sounded like backfire at higher altitudes. It only is happening after passing 8,000 ft. I just got it back from annual, and have never had this happen before, although the last time I was above 8,000ft was about 4-5...
  8. JBrown243

    Giving a flight review to a CFI

    The flight instructor that I trained under for my commercial certificate a few years ago called me up today congratulating me on my new CFI raiting that I got back in October. He also asked for me to give him a flight review! He's completing the ground portion online and wants me to do the...
  9. JBrown243

    TFR over Long Beach Grand Prix?

    Anyone know if there will be a TFR the weekened of the Long Beach Grand Prix? I'm leaving on a cruise out of long beach on the 13th and wanted to fly to Long Beach instead of drive.
  10. JBrown243

    overdue aircraft

    When is an aircraft considered overdue? NTSB 830 requires immediate notification if; "An aircraft is overdue and is believed to have been in an accident" (830.5) What is "overdue"? Does this only apply if there is a flight plan?
  11. JBrown243

    Gps backup

    any opinions on the Garmin 496 vs the Ipad mini with Foreflight as a gps backup? I don't have a large budget and I wanted to get something to add a little more situational awareness while flying.
  12. JBrown243

    Multi raiting

    Im thinking of pursuing my Multi and I Have 3 planes all priced about the same around me. The question is what are the benefits and drawbacks from each type, which should I choose? They are Beech Dutchess Piper Seminole Diamond Twinstar
  13. JBrown243

    GPS tracking phone app

    just tried out a new app for my phone today. Its called MY Tracks, and you set it and forget it. Did a little pattern work, one time around each runway. this app is awesome! https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_fltgGGwrAHTW81cjFzLVI1VHM/edit?usp=drivesdk
  14. JBrown243

    Skydive plane Mid-air

    http://www.nbcnews.com/id/21134540/vp/53462397#53462397
  15. JBrown243

    A new CFI

    "Be careful what you wish for, you might get it." I just got my CFI certificate! But now that I have it, I have no clue what to do.
  16. JBrown243

    Oil on windscreen

    ok, so the past couple of flights im finding oil on my windscreen. It looks like it might be coming from the prop governor because it is a little damp but its not an obvious leak. there are no drips. the oil seems to somehow be sucked out from the front of the cowling and then pushed back...
  17. JBrown243

    Ramp Rot Pics

    Every airport has them lets see them.
  18. JBrown243

    CFI ground passed

    So, I went to take my CFI checkride the other day, after 8 hours of ground the inspector wanted to fly the next day. The next day I showed up at the airport and someone took the plane I was supposed to have. I let him know it would not be possible to fly because the plane I scheduled was taken...
  19. JBrown243

    Property Tax question

    So Im new to the whole owning a plane scene. I've just owned my plane a little over a year and a half now. I understand about the property tax you pay for the plane but was unaware of having to pay property tax for my tie-down spot. I thought I was "renting" the spot at the airport. Why am I...
  20. JBrown243

    CFI schools

    Anyone know of any 141 CFI programs? I tried one on one with my instructor but we can only meet like once a week and its too much time between training. I'm having a hard time with this rating. I think I would benefit from a classroom environment and accelerated training. I looked into...
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