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Giving serious consideration to attending. Would fly Lady Luscombe and camp. Any other POA ers going? Any comments or suggestions based on prior experience. Should I just say no and go to Belize?

Time to learn something new. I've always wanted to know how to play the piano. I don't have the space for one in my home so I'm thinking of purchasing an electronic keyboard. I admit that I have not even begun my investigation except to note that there are many, many options. What will be...

We had "mild" Ice We had "heavy turbulence Knowledgeable professional pilots would never give these report. Why? Because they know there is no definition of "mild icing" or "heavy turbulence." Yet this language pops up in pilot reports from time to time. When giving a PIREP to this board or...

So this thread: https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/hauling-checks.136006/ got me wondering how many old freight dogs are on here. I'll start. Year(s): 1986 - 1988 Route: Initially PWM, BDR, BOS, BDL, PYM Equip: PA-30 FIKI: No <Boots, Hot Props> Avionics: 2 NAV/Comm, 1 ADF...

Ah the good old days:

Where is the regulatory requirement that says an owner cannot put avionics that do not have TSO compliance in their aircraft? I am aware that such a regulation exists for part 135 and 121, just not for part 91 operations. If one looks at several of the avionics manufacturers they designate...

I have one of these for recording youth soccer matches: https://www.veo.co/us/camera/ I am wondering the following: 1) Would this be suitable for mounting beneath Lady Luscombe (LL) and panoramic recording? If so any mounting hints or tips? 2) Is there adequate post production stabilization...

This thread: www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/anyone-know-whats-going-on-with-spirit.133509/ Got me thinking about the future of air travel. So I've come up with some predictions. Because my ability to predict the future is limited to where my next footstep will land this is of...

1) Sent email to FAA at address shown on EAA website. 9-AVS-AFG-LODA@faa.gov Last night 2309 UTC 2) Received email acknowledging receipt of my email at 2317. 3) Received email with ,pdf form to complete. Form included clear instructions. This AM. 4) Completed form and sent via email to...

I'll start: Verazzano narrows.

I typically try to stay sharp with three-point and wheel landings. I've talked to folks who say a small tail dragger should never make wheel landings. Your thoughts?

The one open item from Lady Luscombe's annual is the ELT which the mechanic said did not "pass the G test." Could someone please explain what this test is and how to perform it.

I don't use VFR ATC services often, but when I do . . . Two recent tower encounters that have me wondering: Why do tower controllers seem to make their own lives harder? Set up: I'm flying a 1946 Luscombe 8A - No electrics - no x-ponder. Handheld Radio with external antenna. Both good VFR...

On Saturday I flew with a friend who has been a student pilot in another state on and off for several years. He's got 113 hours. Signed off for solo cross country. He flew Lady Luscombe a bit. He said he had never had an instructor tell him to use his feet when turning prior to this flight...

For some reasons I've been researching the "old days" before Flight Service Modernization, GPS and widespread radar coverage. Weather briefings were by telephone or in person at facilities known as Flight Service Stations (FSS). This is one example of what an FSS (one I used) looked like for...

Lady Friend is buying a puppy. Small enough to travel in Lady Luscombe. Right now it will be about 10 weeks old and 3lbs +/-. Will grow to about 10lbs. I'm looking for hearing protection recommendations. Any thoughts? [/edit - added pic]

If one were looking to purchase a Glassair what would be the best way to inspect the fuselage to confirm proper construction? I know nothing about fiberglass construction except how it is done, I've never worked with it. Too many thumbs.

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I really need to stay off Barnstormers. IFR TRAINING IN OUR PA28 • TRAINING AVAILABLE • Fly Actual IFR with GNS430W and G5. Personalized to your schedule. Accelerated, IPC and BFR also. 1) How many days a year are flyable in actual in a PA-28 in western MA? 2) How do you accelerate and IPC or BFR?