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    Aviation Books

    Does anybody have any recommendations on good aviation books? I have read The Killing Zone, 81 lessons, a few Richard Collins and weather books. Any must-reads or particularly enjoyable books about aviation? I am looking to build a reading list for the winter months.
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    Flying Magazine article

    I was triggered. I am hoping to get some feedback from the aviation community. I read an article written by John King (of King Schools) in the September 2021 issue of Flying magazine. In this article, John recounts a story where he was pulled out of his airplane in CA by police at gunpoint...
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    G1000 vs. G500txi

    I currently have a 1982 Cessna 182rg with a G500txi and Garmin 750. I am considering "upgrading" to a newer Turbo 182 with a WAAS G1000, but not the nxi version of the G1000. It seems the major difference is no flight stream in the G1000, along with a slower processor and lower screen...
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    Flight following and Class Charlie airspace

    Yesterday, I flew VFR from KMKC (Downtown Kansas City (in Class D, under KMCI Class B airspace)) to KMLE (Millard, NE), which is just outside of Omaha's Class C airspace. I would need to breach the Class C, if I was going direct, or navigate around it. I get flight following when I leave...
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    Tug, robot, or 4 wheeler?

    I am looking to buy a means of getting my plane in and out of the hanger. I started looking at tugs and robots, but for the cost it almost seems comparable to a 4 wheeler. The 4 wheeler seems to have other advantages (use away from hanger, ability to tow to gas pumps and save a start, etc.)...
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    Advice for new pilot flying into Colorado Springs

    My home base is KMKC (Kansas City), and I am planning on flying into KCOS (Colorado Springs) next week. I got my PPL last November and have just been flying locally (<150 NM) getting used to my airplane (185 total hours). As I am flight planning for next week, it looks like KCOS is pretty...
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    Question about checking oil in 1982 Cessna 182rg

    When I use the dipstick to check the oil after the airplane has sat for a few days, the level shows just above 5 quarts. When I wipe it clean and recheck, it will show 8 quarts every time I check it there after. I thought maybe the dipstick was coming out after flight and maybe the engine was...
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    Tow bar for Cessna 182

    I recently purchased a Cessna 182, and am finding that using the factory tow bar to push the aircraft back into the hanger by myself seems impossible. Aircraft Spruce sells a tow bar extension, but I am curious if this really helps or if some sort of mechanical tug is really the only option...
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    Buying a Cessna 182

    I am going to purchase a 182 as a first airplane, and am looking for some advice. Should I avoid an RG model? Insurance is more expensive, and it is one more thing to deal with as a newer pilot. I also understand it will cost more to maintain, and there is a risk of a collapse. It is not my...
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    WAAS vs. Non-WAAS GPS

    I am considering the purchase of the C182. It has most of what I want, except it has a non-WAAS Garmin 530. It has a Century 2000 A/P that can couple for ILS approaches. I have my PPL, and will be starting my IR with this airplane. I understand the difference between WAAS and non-WAA. Is a...
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    New pilot looking for advice on XC and FBOs

    Passed my checkride last Friday and want to start using it! Thinking about a few short trips to build time and get some experience. I did look around for other posts before posting a new one, but am a little confused on the process to park/fuel at an unfamilar FBO. I assume if I plan to park...
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    Any advice for new pilot flying with family?

    I am wrapping up my PPL. I don't plan on flying with family until I get some XC solo trips under my belt. My wife is the "you'll shoot your eye out" type, she doesn't love the idea of me flying (but she is somewhat supportive). I want her to be comfortable. I know the basics (no more then...
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    Tax implications of airplane ownership

    Does anybody have any feedback or advice on ownership of a single engine aircraft through your business or just owning it personally? I understand you can depreciate, write off business related travel, etc. Just curious if any business owners out there can share good and bad of owning through...
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    New pilot considering ownership

    New pilot, first post. Trying to decide between just renting for a bit, or biting off a purchase. My goal is to build time and get my instrument rating. I want to fly it for 2 years (150-200 hours) to see if I want something bigger (or sell because of limited use or unexpected costs). Would...
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