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    Regret not having VOR ability if new plane has GNX 375 instead of GTN 650?

    Selecting GARMIN IFR panel for new plane. The GNX 375 should get the GPS IFR approaches task completed in the Experimental plane. Does one need to splurge on the GTN 650 to add the Navigation feature to IFR flights? Or GPS good enough? Adding a navigator with GNC255A seems almost as...
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    Metal hangar decisions

    Getting quotes to buy a steel building for a hangar. Some are saying 6" purlins, other say need 10" if going to insulate with R33 rolled fiberglass insulation. This is for building climate zone 5. OK to go with 6" roof purlins and stuff in extra insulation? or need to design for 10" thanks all
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    Request Comments on my hangar build design

    Looking for input from experience since this is my first hangar build. Want to build a METAL hangar with the look of a wooden New England barn with high pitched roof, but want hangar with clear span inside, so going with metal building. Thinking a 50x60 to allow 2-3 planes to tuck in as...
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    Building Runway predicament - dogleg or steep slope

    Hi Pilots, I'm working on the dream of building a runway on residential property. Woods are cleared, now working to grade to 3% slope or less, but rock ledge is preventing 3% max slope. I can dogleg around the high spot or else deal with ~4% slope up over high spot, then 3% slope down rest of...
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    Suggested flight school for accelerated IFR training?

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