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    Non-aviation, nostalgic hilarity!

    Strap in, shut up and hold on. We're going back. Last weekend I put an exhaust fan in the ceiling for my wife's grandfather. After a bunch of hours spent in The Hottest Attic In The Universe, he had a ceiling fan that ducted to the side of his house. While my brother-in-law and I were...
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    Learning basics

    Hey - Where's a good place to learn some basic aerobatics in the Southeast? I'm interested in learning loops, rolls and spins. I've done a little in sailplanes (loops, spins, wingovers) and while aerobatics isn't hugely interesting to me as something to pursue, I'd like to be able to handle...
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    Retract time? HUH? Insurance BS...

    Any insurance gurus in here? Went for my first complex checkout flight today. Using the local FBO's Piper Arrow. Was really looking forward to it. <rant> Then, I learn that after the complex and Arrow checkout I cannot actually use the airplane until I have 10 hours of dual -or- 25 hours...
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    IFR Simulators for Home

    All, Does anyone have suggestions for simulators or online simulations for use on a home computer to learn IR principles? Though it would be nice to be able to fly complete IR flights on the simulator, I am particularly interested in something where I can experience and learn the various...
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    Duane's Retraction Syndrome

    I have a non-pilot friend who has a form of strabismus known as Duane's Retraction Syndrome and he is interested in learning to fly. Do any of you familiar with the various medical requirements (he would likely go for the Class III medical) know if this condition would prevent him from passing...
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    VFR practice

    I am about to start working toward my IR and would like some advice from you seasoned veterans. Is it permissable--or advised--to follow IFR routes while flying VFR to get an idea of in-route IFR? Would doing so while under flight-following by approach be considered an annoyance to them...
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