Search results

  1. MonkeyClaw

    National Association of Realtors verdict.

    I'm willing to bet that more money will be spent on lawyer's fees than was going to realtors. No more standard forms (those were created by NAR) means contracts created by lawyers that need to be scrutinized by other lawyers. Sellers who think they're smarter than everyone trying to keep...
  2. MonkeyClaw

    Private pilot to sport pilot

    What if you have a private for one class, and a sport in another class? E.g. I have my private for airplane, and sport for rotorcraft? When I'm flying a rotorcraft, do I need a separate endorsement to fly in B, C, or D?
  3. MonkeyClaw

    The older mountain bike thread but now a road bike review update

    10000 lumen? That's a crazy high amount of light (and battery power to supply it!). I typically ride with a 2000 lumen light (Cygolight) turned on to 'medium', and before that I was fine with a 750 on the front. I ride a lot of early morning rides that start in the dark, and after an hour or two...
  4. MonkeyClaw

    The older mountain bike thread but now a road bike review update

    I find power very helpful outdoors. I'm still using Powertaps on my wheels, but I'll switch to crank-based or pedal-based when I get me next bike. Power is much more instantaneous, whereas is can take longer for HR to catch up. That makes it a lot easier to stay in your zones. The metrics for...
  5. MonkeyClaw

    The older mountain bike thread but now a road bike review update

    Hookless has a lower maximum recommendation. The tire will list what it is, but typically it seems to be mid-70s. Wider tires can be run at lower pressures. I've been running 25s @ 70-75 psi or converted rims (the rims are not hookless). I'd start running 28s @ 65-70 and see how it feels.
  6. MonkeyClaw

    The older mountain bike thread but now a road bike review update

    I recently converted my wheels to tubeless. I'm very happy so far. I did my front and rode it like that for a few weeks. Got a double puncture a couple of weeks ago. The front (tubeless w/ Stan's Race) sealed up well, and just needed a little top-off with the CO2. Later in the ride, the rear got...
  7. MonkeyClaw

    Columbia 400 Costs

    There is an issue getting WAAS on the older G1000 planes. Those that got it are lucky, as the necessary components aren't manufactured any longer by Garmin. Mooneys and Diamonds have the same issue, so all of the interested airframe owners are fighting to get these components. I believe all of...
  8. MonkeyClaw

    OSH - AIRCRAFT DOWN SOUTH OF ULTRALIGHT AREA

    My gyro insurance was just under $8K for $85K hull (underinsured) and 1M liability. I forget the specifics and am too lazy to look them up. My Columbia is about 1/3 of that for much higher hull and the same liability. There were 2 underwriters willing to insure the gyro for liability, but only...
  9. MonkeyClaw

    The older mountain bike thread but now a road bike review update

    I've had several instances where the rim strip itself was the issue. Sometimes the edge of the tape fold upwards as it gets older and causes slits or punctures in the tube. Also, if the rim strip slips out of place, it can leave the spoke hole exposed a little, and the tube can get a hole from it.
  10. MonkeyClaw

    Pattern Wars - The New FAA Answer - Or Not

    Isn't there some rule regarding making pattern calls in the 'airport environment'? Like, you need to be in the airport environment before make calls regarding the pattern? This would mean a 10-mile final call is really a position call, and not a pattern call (upwind, crosswind, downwind, base...
  11. MonkeyClaw

    Flight Helmets that allow use of own headset

    When I check mypilotstore, all of them say 'Notify Me' instead of 'In stock'. A moto helmet would require me to remove the styrofoam impact protection also. I'm hoping to use my old A10s, but I'll get A30s if required. Good to know about the DCs, I thought I'd be able to use any old headset...
  12. MonkeyClaw

    Flight Helmets that allow use of own headset

    I'm looking for flight helmets that allow me to use my own headset. I have one that I can use, but I'm overly enamored with it. It's more of a hack than an official design, where the styrofoam was removed and foam padding was added with room for my headset strap (I didn't do it, I swear!). I've...
  13. MonkeyClaw

    NA Best Work Laptops

    I'll admit, I had a bulging battery. I didn't realize it was the battery at first, I thought I had transported it improperly and just lived with it. After replacing the battery, I felt like I had a new computer :) Admittedly, I can be a little rough on laptops since I travel a lot. I haven't had...
  14. MonkeyClaw

    NA Best Work Laptops

    I've switched to MSI Stealth laptops. I wanted a gaming laptop for the extra horsepower and graphics processing. I live on my laptop and use it for everything. I used to be a Dell person, but their support has gone to crap. Lenovo is generally OK, but when looking for a powerful laptop that...
  15. MonkeyClaw

    New task-based rule - how many hours is enough?

    Why do some only have to do 25 and others have to do 40?
  16. MonkeyClaw

    New task-based rule - how many hours is enough?

    With the new task-based rules from the FAA, the 40-hr fly-off can be replaced with a task-based plan. I'm in the process of going through phase 1 on my gyro now, but many of the standard EAA cards that are recommended don't even apply. I've changed some of the tasks to be gyro-relevant (e.g...
  17. MonkeyClaw

    What not efi like cars

    I'm in the process of flying off the Phase 1 tasks behind (actually, in front of) and Rotax 915iS. It has 2 generators to supply power to the EFI and other components. One powers the EFI constantly, while the other is a backup and is used to power avionics and charge the battery. If the main...
  18. MonkeyClaw

    The older mountain bike thread but now a road bike review update

    Tubeless tends to have lower rolling resistance due to having less hysteresis (only the tire needs to flex, not the tire and tube). Most of my flats tend to be from pinholes, which for some reason didn't get sealed with the sealant. About half the guys I ride with are running tubeless. They...
  19. MonkeyClaw

    The older mountain bike thread but now a road bike review update

    I've been using latex exclusively for around 12 years on my road bike. I'll be switching to road tubeless before the end of the year. The latex tend to be slightly lighter, and they roll better than butyl tubes. I also throw some sealant in them (so there goes the weight advantage...), which...
  20. MonkeyClaw

    Glendale AZ to Sedona

    It's not as scary after you've done it a few times. The rocks are not as close as they appear. I usually do a combined turn to base and final, which helps bleed altitude and not overshoot the runway. A standard base will have you level wings and immediately turn to final, unless you plan to...
Back
Top