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  1. sdflyer

    FS: Stratus 2

    Used but in good condition, firmware is up to date. $550 shipped. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    WTB: Garmin 155XL

    In fully working condition.
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    FS: DSLR Nikon D5000 + 2 lenses & flash

    Can no longer justify not using it. Body: Nikon D5000 Lenses: Sigma 150-500mm, Nikon 16-86mm Flash: Speedlight SB-600 https://www.dropbox.com/s/7q1jeq04jj3f23w/image1.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/wjdt70vuwo6i7js/IMG_2296.JPG?dl=0 Asking $1000 shipped
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    FS: Garmin D2 Watch

    Open box. Used few times. Like new. Comes with charging cable/usb. $300 https://www.dropbox.com/s/nnvlpi8l8lj9jve/IMG_1426.JPG
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    Aircraft purchase & tax

    I have purchased 172 in September of 2013 (California). Recently I got latter from FAA reminding me about purchase/sale tax. I thought there would be some kind of bill or 1099 at the end of the year, but nothing like that have been ever sent to me. So now I'm scratching my head and thinking...
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    Garmin Pilot on Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 feedback

    Has anyone tried to run Garmin Pilot on Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0?
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    Moistra content inside instruments

    Yesterday I'm noticed "foggy" glass inside turn coordinator and airspeed indicator . Should I be worried ? Can anyone explain why it happens and what can I do to prevent it? Thanks
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    Anyone has experience with fixing TKM NAV/COM?

    One of my Michell TKM MX-385 radio died few days ago (during a flight). I tried to troubleshoot it and swapped COM1 with COM2 juts to confirm that the unit is dead indeed and no other connection issue is involved. Yesterday I called TKM company and left the message. They called me back few...
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    Any experiences with SkyGuard UAT Transmitter?

    I'm currently using ForeFlight with Stratus 2, and figured it would nice to have affordable ADS-B out capabilities without investing too much money. I have come across this unit http://skyguardtwx.com/UAT_Transmitter.html which can complement my Stratus 2 ADS-B in. So my main question has...
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    How to upgrade database for old Garmin 295?

    Well I inherited old panel mounted Garmin 295. Yesterday I pulled it out and inspected. To my surprise I could any legacy usb plug. Garmin website only offers software which connects to the unit via COM port. Neither of my computers have COM ports (even the oldest one) So basically I'm...
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    Another prebuy..

    This time it went well. After two exhausting days the airplane is finally mine.:yesnod: 1984 Cessna 172P
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    Another video of an engine failure

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFXkGI0ilg4
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    Pre-buy - any suggestions

    So after long time thinking, considering, convincing my wife and etc I have finally decided to buy an airplane. Next week is pre-buy. Any suggestion what to look for/paying attention during pre-buy ? Any advice is appreciated! P.S. It's Piper Arrow, 1980, T-tail
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    I've been scammed

    Basically I've been contacted by someone with a name Michael Wong (who is obviously fictitious name used by bunch of scammers) who requested flight training and insisted on some kind of deposit . He claimed to be US citizen who works in Hong Kong. Everything was played just like here: "AOPA...
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    Given instrument instruction without double "I"

    I have a student who is working on his instrument rating with other CFII. I'm currently holding only CFI, and in process of giving him complex/high performance endorsement. We have some cloudy days so my student wants to take opportunity and do some IMC flying under my supervision...
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    Combined BFR

    I have a PPL who wants to combine flight review and complex aircraft endorsement. Has anyone done something like this? According to 61.56 (1) Accomplished a flight review given in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated by an authorized instructor I can interpret it differently. Thanks...
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    Mooney M20E

    I'm trying to get checked out in M20E. I previously flown J and C models, but never had to do retract gear manually (except in emergency) :) So basically I'm seeking advice from people who are familiar with "Johnson Bar" in general and in M20E in particular. My problem consistw of retracting...
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    Night currency question

    Here is scenario: I have a student who want to fly at night. I'm currently passed my 90 days of night currency. Can I legally give student instruction at night? Does it matter if student is pre-solo or licences pilot? Thanks
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    X-aviaonics

    From developer of X-plane a real aviation Ipad app http://laminaravionics.com/ Anyone dare try and give us feedback?:wink2:
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    Touch & Go

    It was at my local airport. I was about to get checked out in this Tencam in order to teach sport pilots. Oh well... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=694Nd7BXSYk
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