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  1. retailguy

    Perfect flight Today - Just wanted to share

    Today kind of epitomizes why I became a pilot. All it was, was a lunch run, but what a great day. My youngest - age 17 - was off school. I took a half day vacation, we jumped in the baron, headed to Waco, got the crew car, headed out for a simple burger and o/r... Just the two of us...
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    Pass the Popcorn or broadcast the net

    Could someone who understands these trackers more than me explain how they work and what's required for an invite? I'm kinda baffled. PM me if you'd prefer. thanks....
  3. retailguy

    Oil Consumption issues - IO360 B1B - 61 Travel Air

    Cross posted to Beechtalk... Need some advice and suggestions here. Basics: 1961 Beechcraft Travel Air (Left Engine if that matters) IO-360 B1B - converted to Bendix fuel injection in 2009. 1997 overhaul - ~900 hours, no cylinders have been off plane since overhaul. chrome cylinders, iron...
  4. retailguy

    Flight instructor & Rental plane near Oak Harbor Washington

    This is for Tom-D, or anyone else in the area! I used to live in Oak Harbor, but my wife and I moved away in 2006. My Father in law still lives there. He's a retired Master Chief. He has been kicking the idea around of learning to fly for several years (since I got my PPL), and is ready...
  5. retailguy

    Beechcraft Travel Air

    My partner and I are exploring the idea of getting one in the fall. I don't know very much about them and am looking for some information and some advice. Affording a twin is no issue for him, and stretching it a bit for me. It meets my mission now, and will meet it into the future as far as...
  6. retailguy

    A bittersweet Saturday

    We sold our 172... It left for Louisiana yesterday about 3PM. We'd had it for sale for about six months. The old adage is true, it just takes one interested customer for a deal. It was a great plane, and probably the nicest square tail around. But the girls are now teenagers and getting...
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