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    4 approaches in 3 days at 3 different airports

    This would not be uncommon for me if for training. However I typically find it hard to keep my instrument currency just doing my normal flying. I have a business partner that has a 421 hanger queen, he ask me if I could take him to KC (160nm) on Friday. If I can fit it in, I will never...
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    310 aux tank feed problems

    I finally have my wife to the point she will do long enough legs that I need the aux tanks. I have the 31.5 gallon aux tanks and the poh says to fly 90 min on the main and then switch to allow room for the return fuel to not overfill the mains. Seems about correct on the right side, about...
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    My wife is amazing!

    I read threads about wife's not wanting to fly. My was not sure about it in the beginning, but now I have the opposite problem. She won't fly commercial. I am in Napa CA till Sunday. I seriously considered flying commercial because the cost of tickets would be half of what fuel cost, plus...
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    Sharing headset inputs

    i have a 340 audio panel and lemo + regular jacks for the pilot and co pilot. I am traveling and the PTT switch on the pilots yoke failed. Doesn’t sound like I am going to be able get it fixed before I head back home. I just switched headsets with my wife and reached over and used the co...
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    Stress test frequency? Dr. Bruce

    Dr. Bruce, Thanks again for your help with my medical last year. I was going to email you, but thought I would ask the question here in case others wondered. I think in a response in another thread you mentioned an annual stress test. As a general rule for a healthy over 50 male, how...
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    55x auto pilot problem

    I have a 310Q With a 55x and the step turn coordinator. It commands a less than standard rate turn when following the heading bug. We recently upgraded from a King HSI to an Aspen. We hoped that during this upgrade, that problem would be solved. Still the same, maybe worse. When in...
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    Feeling anxious

    I just returned from vacation about a week ago. I have been having trouble sleeping and feeling a little anxious. Business and money could be better, but not really a problem, haven’t been able to figure it out. I think I finally figured the issue out. I need a project. I have been working...
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    AC gauges

    i have a 2008 Cessna 400 with AC. It uses 134A and I am curious if the gauge fittings are the same as automotive 134A? Thanks, Jim
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    Commercial multi or single first

    I know this has been asked and answered many times, but is usually centered around costs, needing multi hours, etc. I my case, I think I meet the required experience in both single and multi, I may be shy a few night landings/takeoffs at night at towered fields in both, but that is not a big...
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    C182 Spark arrestor

    my 182 is in pre buy right now. The shop doing the inspection said the muffler is missing a spark arrestor. The shop that normally does my maintenance doesn’t think that the 182’s normally have an arrestor, but admits they don’t know everything. Figured someone on this site would know...
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    What does the visual do for ATC

    flew into Nashville yesterday to BNA. Ceiling was broken and I was in and out of the clouds. I was told to expect the ils 20L and eventually given an intercept heading to join the localizer and told to report runway in sight. When I did, I was cleared for the visual. Could have just as...
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    Removing multi engine vfr only limitation

    I earned my multi certificate prior to my instrument. I just purchased a 310Q and need to take a check ride to remove the limitation. I know it will require single engine approach or two, can someone tell me exactly what maneuvers are required? Thanks, Jim
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    Closed on my 310Q

    I know, it didn't happen without pictures, but we closed around noon Friday and my partner took it on a trip around 9:00 pm. I had the opportunity to fly a 421 the same afternoon and did not have time to get any pics. I will update with pics when he gets back in a week or so. Sweet plane, 74...
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    For Sale 1979 C182Q for sale

    I don't really need to own two planes and I for sure don't need three. Hope to close on a 310 later this week or early next week. Time for my trusty 182 to find a new home. I finished my private and earned my instrument in this plane. Very solid, looks good, interior is nice, flies like...
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    310 ADSB

    I am purchasing a 310. First thing I am putting in an Aspen, I would like to add a flight stream and ADSB so it is out of the way. My problem is that my shop is now also an avionics shop (brought a tech from another shop that did the upgrades in another plane for me), however they are not a...
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    310 air conditioning

    anyone have experience with adding aftermarket ac to a 310? I am working on a deal for a q model but the lack of ac may be a deal killer for my partners wife. I can live without it, but it would be nice. I am not concerned with the weight of the system or the fact that I will only get a...
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    310 - Turbo or Colemill

    going to buy a 310 and really enjoy the extra performance of turbos even though a good deal of my flying is in the middle of the country and not needed. When alone or with one of my sons, I don’t mind strapping on o2 to take advantage of winds. I recently looked at a colemill equipped 310...
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    310 performance

    I have decided to sell and buy or/trade my 182 for a 310. I prefer a turbo (I know maintenance costs will be higher bu don’t care), however if I find the right deal, I will buy a na 310. In real world flying, what kind of true air speeds are you getting out of turbo and na 310’s. Let me know...
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    ABQ - Expected Star & DP

    I am flying into ABQ this weekend. Last time I was in the area, I flew into Double Eagle and if I recall correctly, I was issued a Star. I will be coming from the East (ICT) piston single somewhere around 10k. For those with ABQ experience, do you typically gets a star of DP? Thanks, Jim
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    Missed an opportunity to poke at a Cirrus

    I think Cirrus are great airplanes and I might own part of one if I had not fell into a Columbia 400 opportunity. That being said, the Cessna 400 vs Cirrus debate is always fun and I think we all like to think whatever plane we ended up in is better for some reason. Anyway, I must have been...
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