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  1. ecrane99

    Mexico (flight plan chihuahua to KPRS texas))

    Dave, Thanks for the Info. Yes, I've reviewed the process provided by AOPA and BBP and others. So I'm just hung up on the outbound flight planning from mex to US. I will file the International VFR flight plan with mexico before departing Chihuahua (towered airport). I will put (ADCUS) in...
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    Mexico (flight plan chihuahua to KPRS texas))

    I know most folks file a DVFR flight plan when crossing to/from mexico. I also know that IFR is an option too. Anyone know if I need to file an international IFR flight plan or can I use the regular domestic IFR filing as found on the duat.com portal? I'm departing mexico VFR from Chihuahua...
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    Mexico flight -Los Mochis airport

    Hi All, Going to be flying into mexico for a 2 days with my Mooney (a vacation flight with my Spanish speaking buddy). Anyone ever been through Los Mochis airport (MMLM)? I'm going to enter mexico at SanFelipe, and exit at PieDras Negras. Los Mochis will be my overnight. I'm looking for...
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    GNS530W dead reckoning failure

    I had the exact problem in a mooney. Had the antenna replaced a few months ago. Problem is resolved.
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    Stuck in Knoxville - but it could be worse.

    I would be celebrating that a potential disaster was avoided. Congrats Ed!
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    Houston DWHooks (DWH)?

    I landed at DWH last month on the way to Nevada. Its true that you may have to park yourself at Gils. We pulled into the self serve pump, then parked in the row ajacent to Gills with all the other planes. Seemed very laid back, which is exactly what I wanted on my trip. I don't recall any fees.
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    Fly-Camp - Have 172Q Will Travel

    Bacon Strip Ranch. Near Jean, NV has ATVs, campfire pits and a small cabin for rent in the Mojave Desert.
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    Video for Plane

    I use the POV cam. It has the screen you need and audio plug to panel. Rugged too. I duct tape it to my plane, motorcycle etc. It isn't that cheap though. I have a lot of flight footage at http://www.edcrane.com flying my mooney with this cam ductaped to the ceiling...
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    Medical - Previosue DUI

    I am guessing, but the fact that he suddenly realized he was in my lane and took drastic action to avoid hitting me. Just thought i would mention it here.
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    Medical - Previosue DUI

    A few weeks ago i saw a towtruck driving right at me in my lane. he was over the yellow line on my side of the road speed limit 50mph. I pulled as far right as I could and at the last moment the tow truck swerved back into his lane. I was shaking all the way until I got to work that morning as I...
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    Oxygen refill for aerox 15cu tank

    This is the first time I need to refill my tank but my fbo is quoting $80 for a refill. Can I use medical oxygen? Any other option rather than an $80 cost each refill. I live in CT. Thanks for any advice you may have.
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    Coast to coast in a mooney 201 with no sup oxygen

    Aerox 15cu. Picked up a nice tail wind at 13000 which was the highest I have ever flown. Was odd to the the manifold pressure so low up there and made me understand why people buy turbo.
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    Coast to coast in a mooney 201 with no sup oxygen

    The trip was fantastic. Thanks to this forum I was well prepared. The oxygen came in handy. Here is a video of some of the highlights: http://www.youtube.com/ecrane99#p/u/1/Pj6NJcxiCoU
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    Coast to coast in a mooney 201 with no sup oxygen

    looks like you will enjoy a strong tailwind from sus to frg @15k. :)
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    Coast to coast in a mooney 201 with no sup oxygen

    sooo ready for this trip!!! stops include HTS, GLH, DWH, OSA, SAD, Sedona, marble canyon L41, HND, LHX, and BMG. leaving Feb 13th. Along with a special stop in the mohave. will post videos PS: I did purchase an oxygen system and oximeter as suggested here. PS: check out my past flight...
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    Visiting other airports?

    atlantic @ FRG Their prices fluctuate by the hour depending on the clerk behind the counter. keep your reciepts, they have tried to double bill me more times than i can remember over the past 5 years. I end up faxing my pay stub to their business office to prove my case. I don't have the...
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    EL Paso / Mexico shortcut

    However, you aren't going to need to do all that if you fly V198 through the elp area. --------------- Thanks for the suggestions everyone! Can you guys just clerify one thing for me? My plan now is to fly v198 through ELP to Arizona... I want to avoid IFR so I can fly low and check...
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    EL Paso / Mexico shortcut

    All the talk about ADIZ and Defense areas has me looking at the sectionals. I have a new question: Can I fly through elpaso from KOZA via: v198 to arizona without being on a flight plan or violating defense airspace? v198 seems to traverse a defense area just east of elpaso. then gets very...
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    EL Paso / Mexico shortcut

    Thanks for the responses. My question is answered clearly. Being based in the northeast, it's a new teritory for me.
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