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    One meal in Omaha NE

    I will be in Omaha NE one day next week to look at and hopefully purchase an airplane. Looking for something for dinner in the evening. Not 100% sure what I will be in the mood for, but here are the likely candidates: -Steak. Would want a really good steak in a somewhat casual setting. Cost...
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    PA-24 Comanche Pre-Buy Omaha NE

    Does anyone know of a resource near Omaha NE for Pre-buy on a Piper PA-24 Comanche? The plane has been maintained by Fremont Aviation in Fremont NE. I believe they do very good work, but would like a shop that does not have a history with the airplane or seller. Thanks in advance...
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    NA: Vehicle transportation service

    Needing to have a vehicle I own moved from Texas to Kentucky. Googling vehicle transportation provides mostly scams and not-very-trustworthy listings. Suspect search results deliver very few actual companies, most appear to be third parties. Does anyone know of a legitimate, trustworthy...
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    How do you use Carburetor Temperature Gauge

    I am flying a Cessna 172N with O-360-A4M, carbureted, of course. I use the carb heat pretty much as taught during flying lessons and per the POH / checklists... As part of an avionics upgrade, I now have carb temperature displayed on the EMS, along with alerts. For now, it's information that...
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    Making the most of VFR cross country flying

    Hello all, I obtained my PPL about 2.5 years ago; as of about one year ago, I had about 200 hours and was about to start intensive IFR training with my local CFII. COVID and a change in business led to a change in plans... I am now working long hours, and am commuting in my airplane about 1.5...
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    Coastal MOAs South Carolina / Georgia

    I fly into KHXD a few times a year for vacation. I generally fly from the NW either IFR or VFR (generally with traffic advisories). I have not done any local flying in the area. I have heard about the BBQ place at KSSI and am planning a flight down the coast for lunch. I also plan to visit...
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    CAD software for CNC router / laser

    I recently bought half interest in a CNC table with router and laser. The co-owner knows how to upload files, run the machine, etc., but doesn't have experience to teach me about the use of CAD programs to create designs. I have several projects in my head, but don't own any CAD software and...
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    Cessna 172N P-lead length

    I have to travel to replace p-leads on a C172N which has damaged p-leads. Another mechanic has noted them to be unrepairable and the aircraft therefore unairworthy. Time is not of of the essence, but I would like to only make one trip. For cost, availability, and quality customer wants to use...
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    KLPR Dining

    Hello all... My wife and I are planning to fly to KLPR, west of Cleveland, next weekend to adopt a puppy and celebrate our anniversary. We will be staying in the Elyria area and while we will have a car would prefer to stay in the suburbs. Looking for dining recommendations. We are thinking...
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    12V batteries in Series for 24V

    I have recently begun working with a hangar mate on an RV-10 project that I will likely become partner in. It is an older build with steam gauges that we are upgrading. Need to replace battery. The electrical system is 24 volts, and changing that seems daunting. The current battery is a...
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    C172N Upgrades - what would YOU do?

    Looking for instrument / avionics update for my 180hp 172N Mostly used for hamburger runs, but flown 6-8 times a year for 300-500 NM long weekends / vacations. Mostly VFR trips, but often file IFR to be in the system. Very little IMC - mostly just departing through fog / low clouds...
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    Aspen E5 and TruTrak Installation

    Hello all, I am building the wiring harness for an Aspen E5 while my plane is down for some maintenance. I expect to have a TruTrak AP to install before putting the plane back together. I know that integration between these is on the way, but that some people have already wired the units...
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    Tie Down Fees

    So our local airport (9I3) in Eastern Kentucky is a small facility. One runway. Small ramp. 8 aircraft based on field. There are some hangars, but most aircraft are outside on tie downs. The airport has no services, no lights, no attendant. The tiedowns have been free and first-come /...
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