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    Any regrets moving up to better plane

    I use my 182 70% for business travel so that's a huge advantage via tax savings that most don't have. I have a 4 state sales agency and live in central Texas - KPWG. It takes me approximately 65% less time to fly than drive to my typical distant destinations (New Orleans, Tulsa, NW Arkansas...
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    Zero Breeze portable air conditioner- battery powered - Anyone tried it?

    I'm also considered just placing a window AC unit on a cart and fabricating ducting to replicate what you're showing in this Attic Master photo. This would at least keep the interior cool for some reprieve.
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    Zero Breeze portable air conditioner- battery powered - Anyone tried it?

    I had an Arctic Air and completely agree. Actually just sold it after giving it 2 summers to change my mind. It really wasn't worth the trouble especially on the return leg when the planes been sitting on the concrete baking. It worked fine departing from my home airport since it's in a hangar.
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    Zero Breeze portable air conditioner- battery powered - Anyone tried it?

    The hat rack is a rear partition behind the cargo area. It's the divider that separates the cabin from the rear of the plane. It'd be like putting this on your back seat in your car and exhausting to the trunk.
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    Zero Breeze portable air conditioner- battery powered - Anyone tried it?

    That's great feedback especially the car AC BTU's. I sure want to try one of these, but not for a $1500 test. My thought was to just leave it in the plane in the summer running all the time off 120VAC to keep it pre-cooled. Or, turn it on when I get to the airport. I live in TX and after my...
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    Zero Breeze portable air conditioner- battery powered - Anyone tried it?

    Anyone given this a test drive? Reviews on "their" website look decent. The few reviews on Amazon are mixed. It's battery powered or can run on 24VDC, has 2300 btu's output, and weighs around 27 pounds with 1 battery. Based on reviews a single battery can run around 4 hours on low - their...
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    No injuries after plane lands on Scottsdale golf course

    Have a buddy that flies a seaplane in the Austin TX area and the same thing happens to him and police reports. I don't blame people as it's seems like a crash for non-aviation folks. Buddy now calls the Sheriff and gives them his landing areas so they can be aware. I'm envious regarding your...
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    No injuries after plane lands on Scottsdale golf course

    I keep a sharp eye out for golf courses in bravo airspace. They seem like a natural go-to versus congested roads if an airport can't be made. I fly into the Dallas airspace single engine regularly and engine out options are sketchy.
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    What’s in your “emergency go bag”?

    The rugged terrain backpack with trauma kit is around 30 pounds. I use the swiss army bladder for ballast in my 182 and drain it as needed. I'm in central Texas, but do fly to west TX and doing some NM & AZ trips.
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    What’s in your “emergency go bag”?

    I went down a rabbit hole. I'm somewhat embarrassed to share this list as it's somewhat long, but am going to trust the POA team to not flame me or the list. The things kept in the plane 365 days a year including a trauma medical kit (chest seal, QuikClot, tourniquet, etc.), 5 gallon water...
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    JPI EDM 700 vs Insight G2

    I was just filling out the Insight G2 order form and read your comment "non-functional". Please let me know your experience. I like the JPI presentation, but not the 730 form factor. Just doesn't fit cleanly. thanks.
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    Exploring Texas with my boys! Looking for any recommendations.

    Those boys eat, but not a pot belly between them. I bet they'd be willing to give it a shot.
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    Exploring Texas with my boys! Looking for any recommendations.

    Thank you. I'll check it out.
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    Exploring Texas with my boys! Looking for any recommendations.

    That is very good to know. Thanks.
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    Exploring Texas with my boys! Looking for any recommendations.

    Aggie Mike - will do. You can call me Aggie Rob '91. We'd have lots to commiserate over.
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    Exploring Texas with my boys! Looking for any recommendations.

    I do business with SpaceX and I'm trying to wrangle an up close ticket. Great idea to do with the boys.
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    Exploring Texas with my boys! Looking for any recommendations.

    I've had my eye on this to go with the wife. She's all in.
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    Exploring Texas with my boys! Looking for any recommendations.

    I like the NM destinations. Will give them a look. Thanks.
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    Exploring Texas with my boys! Looking for any recommendations.

    That's the plan - have 4-5 places to go then go where the weather allows. Thanks for the feedback.
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    Exploring Texas with my boys! Looking for any recommendations.

    I'm starting to plan a 7 night trip across Texas (8 days) with my 2 sons (ages 16 & 23). I'll do this in my 182 during spring break. I'm looking for recommendations for places with camping, hiking, fly-in hotels, museums - basically looking for anything interesting to do to spend time with my...
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