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  1. Sinistar

    C210 Down near West Fargo, ND 8/10/2021

    Thanks for coming back and sharing your actual account. One the first things that came to mind was flaps or leaning so my guess was stupid lucky sort of. But on that topic, our 182 (yes different engine) loves to be moderately leaned from takeoff to landing even up here on the hot days at...
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    Without Explicitly stating that apple sucks

    @SixPapaCharlie - what model and size of Samsung tablet will you be trying out? We both like Garmin Pilot. And we both really like Samsung devices. But we've found our older Samsung 8 inch S2 can no longer run it fast enough. I'm sure a latest model Tab S7 or whatever will be awesome. So the...
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    What exists but shouldn't?

    Marvel movies Cats Rats Pedophiles Rapists Lack of term limits DST
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    First Plane Minimum 200hp (Business Use) Keeping 3-5 Years - Suggestions?

    Don't forget about hangar(s). You will most likely want one at your home base (rent or buy). Might be nice to at least have a rental at the most common destination since you might make it there but then wx prevents departure and its a nasty thunderstorm (hail / high winds). Nice thing about a...
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    My 1st aviation hiccup

    I wonder how much time the OP had left before there wasn't enough heat to melt and eat the ice. The carb eating the ice is also a pretty undesirable sound. Very glad you figured it out!!!
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    Cost for cirrus sr20 check out

    Just to verify. Case !: For the entire training it is $5000 and that includes the instructor AND the plane? So for this case its $5000 - $2500 of (10hrs) rental so the remaining $2500 is spread across 15hrs of CFI time or $166/hr. Around here some instruction is getting close to $100hr but...
  7. Sinistar

    How much Camguard to add to O-470?

    I just remembered that I had read more after he had told me. I see discussions of O470 starter adapter with cam guard on beechtalk and back country forums.
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    How much Camguard to add to O-470?

    Just a data point - could be totally off... When we had to repair the O-470 starter adapter I asked about Camguard after the first oil change. My mechanic indicated he was not a fan of using it - because of the starter adapter. Sorry I don't have a direct quote or resource. But I thought he had...
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    Tesla Pickup Unveil

    In a video someplace I saw that it retracts up towards the cabin via a motor (not by hand). Wonder if they managed to get it water tight. I learned one more thing. Obviously may not be a first but seems quite rare for full production. It seems they dumped canbus or at least the majority of it...
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    A Socio economic discussion about boomers.

    As a generation X'er its interesting to say the least watching fellow X'ers who didn't work as hard, invest as much or as early now falling into big inheritances from their boomer parents. While we end up working closer to 67 I know of several people still paying off houses, cars every 3 years...
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    Tesla Pickup Unveil

    I meant to write for an actual production vehicle. My bad. Since its looking like this thing will indeed be mass produced - what other production vehicles are on the road - today - with total fly by wire steering? Excluding all concepts, etc. I thought regulations didn't even allow this until...
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    Tesla Pickup Unveil

    I really liked this review, apologies if already posted: Lots of interesting facts. It seems: First high production 48V system (love how he sent the how-to to all the automakers) It seems: First fly by wire steering 800vdc battery system Coefficient of drag between a Vayron and McClaren P1 - or...
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    Hangar cameras

    Lots of uses when you live 30 minutes away: Peace of mind check. Did I close all the doors. I sometimes share our access code to let in a mechanic or someone dropping off construction supplies. Can verify the closed all the doors. In the winter I can see if any snow is getting under the door...
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    Hangar cameras

    Blink + hotspot. Just checked my 2 inside cameras, one back room camera and front outside camera. They are slow on the hotspot but always work!
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    Hangar Space Available

    This could be a fun place to hangar - bet its spendy though: https://www.flyingmag.com/utah-development-project-takes-aim-at-ga-hangar-shortage/
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    the truly important question we're all afraid to ask....(undecided if there's any ties to aviation)

    There is something satisfying when you crack it just right on a flat surface and cracks pretty much perfectly in half. My theory is how you hold it when cracking it against a flat surface. But its still just a theory LOL
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    Dakota compared to older 235

    I skimmed over the thread and didn't see a mention of the older the 235's not having a constant speed propeller. We have (2) older 235's on our field with fixed pitch prop's but maybe they are even older than the "late 60's 28-235" specified in this thread?
  18. Sinistar

    Recommended investments in high interest environments

    Engine rebuild fund, HSA and one other cash account have been in T-Bills for about a year. But have never buy out past 6 months. We haven't had a full tax year yet but no penalties to get out and my understanding is no state income tax. I see the high yield savings accounts but am sick of moving...
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    Operating in Class D without clearance

    @birdtrick - just curious why you have to do the aerial photo run in a class Delta? Is there some background you are going for? Or is just because its nearly impossible to find someplace without a B,C,D in SoCal?
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    Redundant "traffic" and other annoyances . . .

    I've been hearing a new one lately from a local flight school where someone must be knocking out commericial / complex stuff in a Lance: "ABC Traffic Retract XYZ entering left downwind runway 31 ABC." ...they used that one all night for all pattern and departure calls. The fun one is the...
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