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So, I've been MIA on the forums for quite a while. I pop in now and then and read some threads, but for those who remember me, I thought id update. I passed my airframe mechanic oral and practical exams! I have my freshly printed temporary airmen certificate for a mechanic with the...

I grew up hunting with my dad and grandpa, using rifles and shotguns, so I'm not totally new to guns but I know nothing about handguns. I would like to get a 9mm of some kind that I can conceal and carry somewhat easily (I plan on getting some training and getting a concealed handgun...

I was reading in my cars owners manual and a Chilton manual I have, and it mentioned an "FL22" type engine coolant. I have no clue what "FL22" means, and I've gone to Autozone and an Oreilly Autoparts and no coolant bottle they sell on the floor has FL22 anywhere on it, and when I asked a...

I was going to put this in the Lesson Learned forum, but since its not aviation related at all, I thought it might go better here. I almost feel stupid now, after the fact :mad2:, but wow was that scary/cool. I was at a friends house this afternoon. He has a ton of wood working equipment...

Welp, I was one of the unfortunate ones who got laid off this past week. I got walked out on Thursday. I was the sole provider for my little family (wife and pets). My wife was trying to go back to school. Needless to say, I have to make extreme cuts to make my severance last as long as...

This might be a dumb question, but after reading threads about max demonstrated crosswind, i had this come to mind. Many seem to say "oh, if I'm with an instructor, let's go. Great practice". I'm probably one of them. I'm not saying instructors shouldn't be able to handle crosswinds, but...

Any pranksters here? I love hearing of a good prank story. What have you done or witnessed? :goofy: One of my favorites: At work when someone leaves their cube and doesn't lock their computer, leaves their computer open for pranks. One of my coworkers saw someone leave and not lock...

Hey I have a 2011 Mazda 3, and I am preparing to do my back brakes. I did my front brakes without any problems. I have a chilton manual for my car. For the front brakes, I used a C clamp and compressed the piston back into the caliper easy enough without any problems. The back brakes...

My BFR expired in June.... And I haven't flown since January.... I finally got a fresh BFR and got back into the air! Feels great to be flying again! :D This was my longest lapse yet..... It sucked haha.

Well, its not much of a problem any more. I get a call from my fiance around 1 today crying. Somehow our 10 gallon tank got a leak and drained 10 gallons of water onto our living room carpet, and consequently killing the few goldfish we had in there. :confused: I test the water weekly...

I apologize if this was already posted, a quick glance I didnt see it. The plane I did my high performance endorsement with and my last flight review in was involved in a fatal crash. N6197H...

Just curious how many of you had to take a break from flying due to time constraints or financial reasons? How long was your break if you did? I'm only 26, but things would be so much easier right now if I wasn't straining myself to pay for flight time...

VFR Trip from KFWS to KBRO (SOUTH PADRE) Has anyone ever flown VFR into South Padre Island? I'm thinking about flying there with my girlfriend in another month or two. Looks perrttty close to Mexico. Anything to know about flying so close to the ADIZ? Any other pilot reports for...

Hey Guys, Check this out. Haven't checked it out too much, but looks cool! http://hint.fm/wind/

Any helicopter pilots on here ever fly one of these missions? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dqRN0Z7-_o&feature=related

Just curious about how transmissions are built. I used to have a 1998 Ford Ranger. It was a stick and ran great for the most part. I could pull up to a parking spot, put it in reverse with still plenty of forward speed (with the clutch pedal pressed) and have no problem at all. Once...

Does anyone have one? What are your thoughts about carrying? For those that do, have you ever had to use it, or had a good or bad situation come out of it? Just curious.

http://springhill.wtsp.com/news/news/92352-single-engine-plane-lands-subdivision?hpt=us_bn5 Blames his GPS? Wow.....

I'm just curious about what everyone did to learn the ground type material for the written test (any written... private pilot...instrument rating.. whatever). Did you do a home study computer program? Home study just reading books? One-on-one with instructor? Actual ground school class...

Ugh! I hate having to rent sometimes. The place I mainly rent from has two planes I can rent. (well, i am endorsed for two other, but don't meet their insurance minimums yet). I have a very rough schedule during the week. I'm genuinely busy from 7 AM till about 11 PM Monday through...