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I saw a bumper sticker on a car today (wish I could have grabbed a photo) that that read: THE HIGHER THE ALTITUDE THE BETTER THE ATTITUDE But it kind of made me stop and think- "The higher the altitude, the better the attitude, and the worse the decision making".

I didn't get outside to watch today, but came across this youtube video that was pretty nice (and included cockpit audio): Interesting there were 7 flying today- never seen that- anyone know why? Also interesting at around 7:18 looks like some poor guy busted the TFR....

It even has de icing !!

We had a replica desktop model of our 1973 Cessna 182 made in the early 80's. In a recent move it was packed poorly and sustained a crushing blow to the nose gear. Even worse- the loose nose gear was nowhere to be found after unpacking. This model is essentially a family heirloom at this point...

What's with shouting "SEEYUH" in your deepest voice at the end of handoff readbacks? I feel like I hear that a lot nowadays (from pilots and controllers)- mostly jet guys(?). Has this always been a thing, just maybe becoming more common? Since the 80's, if I'm sayin' it- I say "see ya" in a...

I have had a pair of Randolph Engineering sunglasses with cable temples that are about 15 years old. They have enough scratches now in the glass that I'd like to replace them. I have never been able to find a pair that fits/functions as well as these do- unfortunately Randolph no longer offers...

I've been flying behind a GNS480 for 10+ years and maybe about to switch to an airplane that has a GNS430. It's common where I fly to get clearances involving multiple airways with many fix turns within each airway. I understand the 430 cannot accept airway input- am I going to be in for a big...

I have spent the past 10+ years flying VFR/IFR in a 182 behind a "steam" six pack, with a Garmin (Apollo) GNS 480/Stec 55X fully coupled autopilot (20+ years before that behind "steam" gauges and VOR/ILS/DME equipment with no AP). It's looking like I may soon be flying behing a G500 PFD/MFD...

My medical was due for renewal in November of 2019. Just before renewal I pulled a muscle in my lower back which lead to sciatica. The pain was so severe that my GP prescribed two drugs to try independently of each other- Gabapentin and Cyclobenzaprine. I found the Gabapentin to be very...

I have been flying a well equipped 1979 Cessna 182 regularly for the past 15 years. We have a 7 and 10 year old that keep growing. We have basically been fine with the 182- we can pack up the whole family plus a bunch of bags and comfortably fly IFR 350-400NM in a reasonable amount of time.. But...

I have an original Lightspeed Zulu headset that suffers from degradation of the coating on the 'control' unit resulting in a very sticky/tacky surface to the touch. Has anyone figured out a DIY solution to this? I'm guessing Lightspeed will not help out since the Zulu is very old now.. (Is this...

I've been on the AOPA forums for 20+ years and they have just announced they will be closing them for good in October. It's sad to see them go, but I look forward to being here now, starting from zero... Hello!