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    Beware Escanaba, MI (KESC)

    Yep. Same. The manager who was there from mid-2018 until his departure late 2018, caused by non-support of County Administrator on personnel issues, was a superb manager. Actually had a vision and plan to move the place forward. Manager who took his place 180 degree opposite.
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    Beware Escanaba, MI (KESC)

    GA pilots need to know that flying into KESC can be a poor decision, especially if repairs required. The best mechanic/instructor/IA in U.P. and Northern WI relocated 30 Jun 2019 to Menominee (KMNM) because new KESC manager chased him away with very caustic and unprofessional environment. AirNav...
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    Appropriate avionics upgrade for a 9,700 hour '76' Archer II

    I purchased a relatively low-time 1979 Archer II (2950 hrs) in August 2015. Beautiful aircraft, but was "old" avionics-wise. Over the past 3 years I've upgraded to GTN-650 + WAAS GPS, GTX 345 ADS-B in/out, S-TEC 30 Autopilot to replace original issue autopilot, Flightstream data transfer, JPI...
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    When can you afford an airplane?

    Even if you can afford to by, before you buy, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY come to grips with and are fully understanding of what your "mission" is going to be with that plane! I bought a mint condition 1979 P28A/181 in August 2015, with just over 2900 hours. Is a beautiful plane. I could have...
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    What Should I Charge?

    Yes, thank you. Insurance is all good, for both student and instructor. I made student carry own policy for my plane when I first allowed him to fly it VFR. My insurance agent agreed with how all is set up.
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    What Should I Charge?

    Plane is located in Escanaba, MI. 'Da U.P. eh?
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    What Should I Charge?

    I have a very low time 1979 P28A/181 Archer II, mint condition, that I have seriously upgraded avionics-wise last two years. Includes GTN 650, ADS-B, S-Tec 30 Autopilot w/altitude hold, new CDIs, the works. I am IFR qualified and everything works great! I have an acquaintance who is beginning...
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