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  1. silver-eagle

    EMail@PilotsofAmerica.com

    I have one of these that back in the time of Jesse was an extra fundraiser for PoA. It had originally been hosted on one of his servers. It got moved to google. Who is the administrator (or do you want a volunteer)? Still @PilotsofAmerica.com
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    For Rich aka Rjm62 - Italian Herb, meat, and cheese

    It took 10 years, but I've started a new batch of rolls. It would seem I've had quite a bit of success with the yeast this time through. All hand blended. No dough hooks. Ingredients (for 12 decent-sized rolls): Three cups unbleached white flour Three cups whole wheat flour Two packages...
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    Meet the Elytron - vertical takeoff Aircraft

    Take off like a helicopter, fly like an airplane. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3834699/The-biplane-returns-Bizarre-aircraft-takes-land-vertically-travels-TWICE-fast-helicopter.html I like it. In terms of getting to market, it might get off the ground.
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    Book Club - Old School Book Sharing

    Two books up for grabs. All I ask is you pass them along when you're done. If you've been around long enough, you'll remember the routine. War Pilot by Richard C Kirkland - Starts with a WWII pilot in the Pacific theater p-38 Lightnings and P47 and moves on to Korea and helicopters. These are...
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    EAA 106 Youth Scholarship

    The chapter has been running a scholarship program for a few years. They select students who have shown a real passion for aviation. Some have gotten their start through the young eagles program. The scholarship started modest enough, sending only one the first year. The subsequent years...
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    By by CFL

    Bye bye CFL GE has announced that they are phasing out the manufacturing of compact florescent in favor of new LED technology. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/business/energy-environment/ge-to-phase-out-cfl-light-bulbs.html What I couldn't understand was why go from a relatively safe...
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    Dream of being a Concorde Pilot

    Found this on the National Museums of Scotland, Flight Museum. http://blog.nms.ac.uk/2013/05/28/i-have-a-dream-to-become-a-concorde-pilot-part-1-learning-to-fly/ Planning on heading across the pond for a walk through.
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    SUAV Registration

    From the FAA website.... https://registermyuas.faa.gov You need to register your aircraft if it weighs between 0.55 lbs. (250 grams) and up to 55 lbs. (25 kg) They aren't waving the $5 REGISTRATION FEE but if you register before January 21st, they will refund your credit card. You get 3...
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    Salisbury Md Wicomico County Emergency Landing

    Sounded cautionary but left me curious. Since there were no follow ups, I thought I would ask you folks. http://www.wboc.com/story/30581069/private-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-wicomico-county
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    Narco Transponder Mode C INOP

    Flew to MHT today in the Navion. Called up flighgt following and found the Narco Mode C was off... 1,000'. They let me into MHT and later out and through the Bravo Veil too. Anyone have experience with Narco? Worth fixing? I am planning to do a whole panel update but thought Feb/Mar might...
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    GEICO - Helo. - check ride Saturday

    After about 85 hours, I got my helo check ride scheduled for 5/9. We'll be doing this in a Schweizer S300CBi. Another 3 hours of practice, a little ground school, and I should be good.
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    It's mine

    Check written, bill of sale in hand, it's all mine. Big brother of my warrior.
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    Personal Aerial Vehicles

    They fixed the helicopter so now everyone can fly one. Why did I spend so much on flight training and recurrent training if they are going to let every Tom, Dick, and Harry loose. http://cordis.europa.eu/news/rcn/122193_en.html
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    Just in - N30MB down at MIDWAY

    Pilot missing. People in the house okay. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-midway-plane-crash-20141118-story.html
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    $150K for a Jet - NEW!

    So he says... http://www.airspacemag.com/flight-today/who-says-a-jet-cant-be-cheap-24547164/?no-ist all while getting 12GPH, 200+ at 15,000 feet.
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    WWII U Boat Found in Gulf of Mexico

    How close Germany came to the US. http://www.wkrg.com/story/26022657/nazi-sub-in-gulf-of-mexico?clienttype=generic&smartdevicecgbypass
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    Expressions Web - Images not displaying on Website

    Using Expressions Web r3, the images show fine while in Expressions but fail to load when viewed from website. I have used different browsers and devices and confirmed it is not the browser. Pages load from /public_html and the images load (well, should) from /images. All I can say is that...
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    Dressed for Success

    I am sharing this from Coast Guard Aviation Association: The ATC Mobile's Chiefs Mess outdid themselves transforming HU -16 E CGNR-2129 into the Queen of the Fleet. She is definitely the BEST LOOKING AIRCRAFT at Battle Ship Alabama Park. The Chiefs spent over 200 man hours cleaning,striping...
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    Looking for a PIREP - Calverton NY

    I have a family thing coming up. Nearest airport seems to be Calverton, NY. Being LI, there are a number of other places to go. I would probably need a rental or crew car for a few hours. On the other hand, I could kill off two birds with one stone by visiting Ed's Refinishing while at...
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    Vietnam Pilots Come Home After 44 Years

    The short story of the civilian flight team honor flight: http://biggeekdad.com/2014/01/arlington-flyover/#.UuY5YNlCwJQ.email And the local recap: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/09/fallen-air-force-majors-honored-at-arlington-national-cemetery-94395.html And the whole story...
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