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    McCauley wheel hub on 76 C172

    FYI - During my annual with the wheels apart I decided to get the wheel hubs inspected based on known issues with these 3-part wheels. I used Tail Wind Inspection Services at TUL. Sure enough the pilots side hub has a crack! No idea how old the crack is but it's a ticking time bomb! The bad news...
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    UWO dorms PIREP

    Due to unforeseeable circumstances, the date Reservation Request Forms will be available is November 15, 2023. We had advertised and made the commitment to have all reservation request forms online on Oct 4, 2023. Due to circumstances out of our control, we are no longer able to meet that date...
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    Best method to make matched holes

    Looking for advice on how to make matching holes in a replacement fairing on my Cessna's elevator.
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    Wheel replacement? Wear in bearing race

    During inspection of wheel bearings in my C172M I found that the race had broken loose and is spinning in the wheel half itself. The mechanic said that the wheel assembly has to be replaced. I'm surprised that there is no way to build up material so that the race would fit tightly again. I'm...
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    Aeroshell not at Oshkosh 2021?

    Was looking forward to getting the Aeroshell cow poster, especially after not having the event last year. To my surprise Aeroshell doesn't have any booth so no poster. Anyone heard what happened?
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    Possibly moving to Charlotte North Carolina- advice on GA

    Maybe moving from Tulsa Oklahoma to Charlotte, looking for advice, opinions and experience from fellow local pilots. Owner of a C172, currently hangared at a nice towered field with plenty of services. Looking for advice one what similar options are available in the Charlotte area.
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    COVID-19 and medicals

    Well I tested positive! I'm totally PO since I was doing my best to wear a mask, and stay home avoiding others. My symptoms were mild, never had any fever, breathing issues, or anything else. What prompted me to get tested was the loss of my taste and smell. Now going on three weeks later, I...
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    OSH 2020 - don't see it happening

    After being at home for 4 weeks with my family, school closed for the rest of the year, being furloughed continuing for at least the next month, I just don't see OSH happening. The reality of our situation is starting to become clearer, no way will large crowds be allowed for sometime. Also the...
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    Garmin G5 AI - pros/cons & experiences

    considering installing a G5 in my C172 as the primary AI to replace my gyro AI that just went belly up. Looking for comments from folks who have installed a G5, pros and cons. I’ve got a 430W, but no AP.
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