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  1. skyflyer8

    Come on over to Brennand Airport

    My annual reminder: Come on over to Brennand Airport in Neenah (79C), about 10 NM north of OSH, if you are looking for an alternative airport or somewhere to stop in addition to Oshkosh this year. YES we have really nice bathrooms and showers! And laundry! And aaaiiirrrr conditioning! YES...
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    Brennand Airport (79C) - New Owner, No Fees, Come Have Fun

    Brennand Airport (79C) is an alternate EAA AirVenture destination a short distance north of Oshkosh. 2014 will be one of the most exciting years in the airport's history! The airport is undergoing a major transformation that began in 2013. Our short 2,450-ft runway has not been lengthened -...
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    Does Illinois have its own Aviation Events calendar?

    The Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Iowa DOT web sites maintain calendars of aviation events for their states. Does the Illinois DOT maintain an aviation calendar? It doesn't appear that they do, but I'm just wondering if I'm missing something. Just looking for supplements to the EAA...
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    Cessna 182 Towbar Recommendations?

    Does anyone out there use this longer style towbar on a Cessna 182? "Cessna Twin Engine Towbar" at Sporty's Pilot Shop Or has anyone found a towbar that works great for this kind of plane? I need a replacement for the non-telescoping kind included with the plane, the kind that is too short...
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    Intentionally blocking static system?

    What do you think about a flight instructor taping over a static port before a student's lesson to "simulate" a static system failure? Legal? Safe? Common? Good idea?
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    Lack of Published Demonstrated Crosswind Component

    When did it become standard to include a demonstrated crosswind component in an airplane's owner's manual/flight manual/POH? I've flown many types of airplanes but haven't come across a book lacking a demonstrated crosswind component number until now. It's for a 1960 C175.
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    Parking, tiedown, shuttle available 10 nm N OSH

    As usual, here's my yearly reminder that we at Brennand Airport (79C), 10 nm north of Oshkosh, welcome visitors looking for an alternate airport during EAA. It's pretty quiet here yet you're very close to the action. We have plenty of tiedown space (some permanent tiedowns, but bring your...
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    Gaston's 2010 Shirts and Stuff, HERE

    Back by popular demand, you can purchase Gaston's 2010 items through a new CafePress store featuring last year's artwork and this year's dates. http://www.cafepress.com/gastons2010 Sorry I am so late to the party. Order now and there's no problem... Wait several days, and you might need...
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    Wait Five Minutes, It'll Change

    These have to be high up there on the most inaccurate TAFs I've ever seen... check out the current METARs listed above the two TAFs: KGRB 051553Z 28014G27KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 27027/1547 SLP134 T01610022 KGRB 051131Z 0512/0612 26009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200...
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    Flight Service & Airport Advisories

    AIM 4-1-9(d), "Airport Advisory/Information Services Provided by a FSS" discusses local airport advisories (LAA) and remote airport advisories (RAA), in which pilots can get airport advisory information (traffic, weather, etc.) via a flight service station. I am wondering how common this is...
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    On Garmin FliteCharts, What Say You?

    I am now flying a T182T with G1000, and I am new to the G1000. We are currently not subscribing to Garmin FliteCharts, an option available on the G1000. This option displays instrument approach charts on your MFD just as you see them on paper. Is it worth it? Currently I'm thinking my...
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    Operation Migration hangar broken into and vandalized

    I just read in the new EAA "Light Plane World" newsletter, Operation Migration's hangar in Necedah, WI had their hangar broken into recently, and items were stolen and vandalized. Quite a shame. This is the organization that is working on restoring migrating flocks of whooping cranes. Wisconsin...
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    For Sale: 1972 PA-28-140E Cherokee

    5150 TT, 1250 SMOH, VFR only, original paint & interior, Isham wing extensions, no damage history. Asking $25,500. This aircraft is based in Neenah, WI (79C). Some of you saw it at 6Y9 in 2008. Posting for a friend. If you have questions or are interested, please post here or PM me.
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    Looking for Chicago Sectional Charts for Oct. 3rd

    EDIT: Thanks to POA-ers I will now have enough charts to give away to the girls at the event. This will be so much better than making copies of a chunk of chart. I appreciate everyone's help so much and am amazed at the fast response...
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    Tiedown space at Brennand Airport 10 nm from OSH

    Just my annual reminder that we are open for airplane parking and camping up at Brennand Airport (79C), just 10 miles north of Oshkosh. If you aren't afraid of our skinny runway, we are happy to accommodate you and your plane. There is a small overnight fee. We have fuel available. Each year...
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    Communications Meltdown?

    So I'm checking DUATs for a briefing concerning Green Bay (KGRB), a class C airport, and here's something I've never seen before: basically every frequency except for approach on 119.4 is NOTAMed as out of service right now, even the ATIS. Very temporary I hope? Anyone ever see anything like...
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    Schaumburg, IL Dinner Fri April 17th

    Hi All, I am planning a cross-country with a student Friday April 17th with a visit to Schaumburg, IL (06C). Dinner at 7 p.m. at Pilot Pete's for all who are interested! Please join us and post here! My student is learning all about $100 hamburgers (last time it was steak in Sheboygan). I...
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    DUATS & VFR Flight Plans Not Speaking LockMart's Language

    My student & I filed a VFR flight plan via www.duat.com. When we opened it, the FSS specialist asked us if we were direct. No, we had a VOR in our filed route. The specialist said that when we we file a DUATS plan they can't see our routing. Then he made us give him a phone number and tell him...
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    Crewmember duty time under 135

    Hi all, Subpart F of Part 135 specifies flight time limits and rest period requirements for pilots in 135 operations. In there it specifies limits to the amount of "commercial flying" a pilot can do in X amount of time. If a flight instructor provides flight instruction for free in an aircraft...
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    Gaston's 2009 T-Shirts

    EDIT: Order your 2009 Gaston's T-Shirts HERE! http://www.cafepress.com/gastons09 I somehow volunteered myself to cover Gaston's T-Shirts and here they are. After trying to scramble for free time I decided the best way for me to offer T-Shirts for the Gaston's Fly-In would be through...
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