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Not sure why the military feels that they need to make the F-16 Simi-Autonomous when they have a whole fleet of Drones that are keeping busy these days blowing everything up. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/f-16s-begin-autonomous-flight-trials-for-u-s-air-force-venom-program/

I guess that's better then GREEN PEE :cheers:

About ten years ago we used Santa Monica Propeller for several overhauls because they could do them for le$$. Unfortunately two of the propellers where returned for warranty repair and of course we paid for the shipping both ways. Both Hartzell and one leaked grease from the hub up the blades...

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-revokes-certificate-santa-monica-propeller-service

You see how many propellers are on those VTOL aircraft? Propellers are a great item to corner. Even if the 'Urban Air Mobility' thing doesn't happen just the prototypes are going to make Arcline Investments a buck or two. :goofy:

Just follow rivers and fly over lakes. Plus, there's no fish in the forest anyway:happydance:

Here's an example of an alternative to an engine failure: ...And you can go fishing too :p

The hits keep coming... https://electrek.co/2024/03/08/this-new-airbus-air-taxi-has-a-50-mile-range-and-is-quieter-than-a-hairdryer/

@Dan Thomas, You sir are absolutely so correct... That is exactly what I told the avionics guy who had me replace the 50 year old Over Voltage Sensor the first time. Since then every time the Cessna Over Voltage Sensor has been replaced the alternators quit failing and falling apart. Don't...

Has anyone added AeroBrew to their Aircraft Spruce order? https://www.aircraftspruce.com/categories/pilot_supplies/ps/menus/ps/coffee.html

Wrapped in the bundle of wires around the switches is an 'Over Voltage Sensor'... This aged unit can cause all sort of issues including alternators falling apart. Some parts just don't age well and this is one of them. :confused:

Here we go again....

The advise that worked for me: Go to wherever the best pay is. You're in the "Travel Industry", travel and make more money. If you decide to have a family and sleep in your own bed regularly, there's income sacrifices to do that.

This just happened yesterday 3/6/24

Getting The Beaver fueled, floats pump and loaded for another flight ❄️❄️❄️❄️

At least they didn't use CGI to make this video. That's a big leap in itself. :happydance: https://autoflight.com/en/press/news/worlds-first-inter-city-air-taxi-flight/

It's the rapid cooling. Turbocharged engines run right close to the operating temperature limits. When the throttle is reduced too much it cools them down and the aluminum heads change size faster then the steel cylinders.

@mandm, This is why they created "Fractional Aircraft Ownership". I believe you'll be very surprised by the cost and the opportunities to do your own flying. Sometimes things work out and you may find yourself hiring on as an eligible pilot...