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    Is open container reportable?

    Also to ad to this is that an empty beer can or liquor bottle is not considered an open container unless there is something in it that you can drink. If it is empty, it is no different than any other can or bottle just because it says beer or tequila on the bottle. Also as stated before, if the...
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    difficulty starting O200

    Our O-300 started having the same issue. Impulse coupling in the mag came apart. We were at 750 hrs since rebuild on the mags on the recommended 500 hr interval. After mag overhaul, it went right back to starting in 2-3 blades. Joe
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    Best way to lose altitude

    In our 172, if high, I can put in 40 degrees flaps and nose over and head down. Hard pressed to get it over 100 mph if I tried which is the white arc, level off, speed drops very fast and land. Joe
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    Older Cessna 172s

    The O-300's have a very robust bottom end. Ours has 2600 on it and is doing just fine. Many out there with way more than ours too. I wouldn't be to worried with a higher time engine if it has been flying. Ours is a 63D model 172. Joe
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    Fell Out of a Chair

    My father is 80 years old and over the past 2 years had been having balance problems, falling alot, shuffling feet. About 2 months ago he fell while I was visiting him and knocked himself out. Got ambulance to come get him. They did a CT scan and asked us if he had balance problems and if he...
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    Fly-in Campsites

    T14 Just east of Dallas. Private airport, public use. Give Walt a call. Super nice guy. Joe
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    Personal Financial advice for an elderly person

    PM sent Dave Taylor. My fiance is a registered investment advisor in Texas and Oklahoma with 22 years experience. She loves to fly also and has 4 hours instruction in her log book. I would even fly her out to meet with you if needed. Would be a fun trip. Joe
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    This looks unbelievably fun

    Walts is a 2 seater and he just recently got back to flying it.
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    low pressure effects on us

    7500 if I recall. KOSH is east and I know we werent at 9500. Joe
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    low pressure effects on us

    Had a chip bag pop on way to Oshkosh last year. We both heard it. We knew what is was though. Joe
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    AC unit bad capacitor

    Airforce one in Garland sells fan motors and Capacitors to the general public. The fan and compressor power circuits are easy. I live just across the road from you if you want to take a look at it in the morning. I have a meter to check it out. I have some experience. I have fixed mine and a...
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    How many are you into Model Aviation

    I have 3 built planes right now. Haven't flow in years. Have a Thunder Tiger Trainer 25 with a Webra Speed .28, a combat plane with a webra speed .28 and an Ultra Sport 40 with a Rossi .40 engine in it. I have about 4 kits waiting to be built. I would like to get back into it soon. I am helping...
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    First Time Oshkosh

    If ya are camped out at the North 40 with your plane, there is a convenience store nearby to buy all ya want,
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    Who DOESN'T practice stalls post PPL?

    Yes I perform a few power on and off stalls every once in a while. Joe
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    iRobot

    I have the Neato for several years now. Had one that the brush motor died on it, but got it replaced under warranty. Like has been said, this thing is pretty awesome. Amazing how much it picks up even when the carpet looks clean. Joe
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    Dog Days of Summer Fly-In - Rockin' M Airport

    I will be there. Going to have an aerobatics show on Friday and Saturday from around 1pm - 3:30. Joe
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    Realtime Tracking

    There was a Spot 2 listed in the classifieds on here this morning. Joe
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    Why are my tomatoes rupturing?

    Few years ago, I had over 100 nice red apples on my tree. Had been pretty dry, so I gave the tree a good soaking of water. 2 days later, almost every apple was split. Im sure same thing happens to tomatoes. Joe
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    Wings of Hope Raffle GNS430 equipped 172

    I bought 3 tickets also, Joe
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    Oil Analysis

    nobody mentioned it, but I am most impressed with, if its correct, that he only added 2 quarts of oil in 51 hours. Joe
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