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  1. mandm

    Happy Friday!!

    A beautiful sunset Enjoyed the sunset from the closure of KUGN airport due to a flat tire on runway 5, this time the left tube. The handy air pump in my baggage compartment helped me to add some air to the tire and allowed me to taxi back to my hangar, but the air already let out half way by...
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    A&P Schools in Fun Cities

    Sooo there’s supposedly a FAA website with a list of A&P schools but for the last two weeks, I couldn’t get it to open. Wondering if anyone knows of any A&P schools in fun happening cities? I don’t think we are ready for small town life, I did like the school here in Tulsa when I visited, but...
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    Flying to Tulsa KRVS today

    I woke up one morning last week and I had an idea, this idea is leading me to fly to Tulsa OK today…
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    How to send photos in DM’s?

    How do I attach photos to a DM?
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    For Sale WAT Whelen OR36R1W 14V LED Beacon 3.75” base

    Brand new in box, in plastic, never used. Whelen LED Beacon OR36R1W with 3.75” base, 14V Asking $650 obo includes shipping to lower 48 or pickup Chicago area.
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    For Sale Used Weldon 8120-G Fuel Pump

    Used Weldon Fuel Pump, I have not tested it. Asking $400 obo includes shipping to lower 48.
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    For Sale Weldon Fuel Pump 8120-G Factory Overhauled

    Factory overhauled Weldon fuel pump with paperwork. This fits a Piper Arrow and probably other models too, please look up the part number online to confirm it works for your application. Asking $900 obo includes shipping to lower 48 or pickup Chicago area
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    For Sale Brand New: Clarity Aloft Aviation Headset

    Brand new never used still in packaging. Asking $525 obo includes shipping to lower 48.
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    For Sale Whelen aircraft rotating beacon 12V

    Whelen rotating beacon 12V Last time I checked the light was working but it was not rotating, not sure if it’s a wire or what. Asking $150 obo includes shipping to lower 48 or pickup Chicago area.
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    For Sale American Lafrance Fire Extinguisher

    Fire extinguisher with bracket as shown, it is showing at the recharge level. Asking $50 obo + shipping or pickup Chicago area.
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    For Sale SOLD: Foreflight Sentry ADSB

    Foreflight sentry ADSB for sale Used, works great, I am only using my Garmin one lately so I don’t need this anymore As pictured with ADSB and mount, you will need a USB-C plug to charge (not included but if you need one ask me and I’ll see if I have one at home) Asking $500 obo includes...
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    For Sale SOLD: H3R A344T Fire Extinguisher

    Brand new, never used. Asking $300 obo includes shipping to lower 48.
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    Post oil change - High oil pressure

    Soooo it’s time for an oil change, an oil change was completed, new oil filter and camguard added. My airplane likes 6 quarts MAXXX (not a cent more) so she got 7 (6+1 for the oil filter) and camguard. Started her up, did an extended run up, did 3 prop cycles (SHH my mechanic wouldn’t like...
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    Pulse oximeter doesn’t work at altitude

    Hi all, I have a pulse oximeter, I think from Amazon. On the ground it works fine but in the air at altitude, I tested it at 4500’ today, it doesn’t work. It turns on, pretends it is measuring my finger and then it turns off automatically. I’ve done this a few times on different days and it...
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    Piper Arrow - what screws needed?

    Does anyone know what type / size screws are used for: 1) Magnetic compass mount to windscreen 2) Cabin door upper latch (on the airframe itself, not the door). P.S. is there a rubber or something I can add to make the upper latch more secure? 3) Interior fabric screws and the washers that...
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    Why is my mechanic so against a turbo?

    I’m looking at some aircraft and I’m interested in this one that has turbo and I sent the listing to my mechanic and he’s having a heart attack about the airframe hours (5000) and the fact that it has a turbo. The higher altitudes and speed are very appealing to me. Got any tips suggestions...
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    Chicago to NYC flight photos

    Chicago to NYC yesterday with some serious tailwinds. 180kts ground speed most of the journey. On departure from KUGN, the door popped open. Oops to the other M and oops to me for not double checking it. But the screws for the latch are not keeping it in place so now I have a screwdriver...
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    188kts ground speed in an Arrow

    Just flew Chicago to NYC yesterday with some serious tailwinds! To be fair the 188kts GS was in a descent but averaged probably close to 180kts ground speed most of the way. (Don’t worry, well under red line)
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    Chicago weather is beautiful today

    Let’s go flying
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    Airplane values

    Does anyone have access to AOPA or a bluebook? Wanting to know the value of an airplane.
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