OK, I want to know what the purpose is of the toothpick held to the panel with a binder clip.View attachment 139723
Flew in to some middle of nowhere field in Arkansas. Had 4 hrs to kill. Met some random farmer and his wife who showed me the toys, drove me around town, and fed me lunch. I love the Southern hospitality. These folks never cease to amaze me.

Well, anywhere else and it would be called a teethpick...Or maybe it's really just there to be a toothpick because, ya know, Arkansas I guess?![]()
Button pusher?OK, I want to know what the purpose is of the toothpick held to the panel with a binder clip.
Or maybe it's really just there to be a toothpick because, ya know, Arkansas I guess?![]()
If he loses his avionics, he can use that to point towards the airport. haOK, I want to know what the purpose is of the toothpick held to the panel with a binder clip.
Or maybe it's really just there to be a toothpick because, ya know, Arkansas I guess?![]()
You missed a spot
Where in Houston did you land??
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1st pic is of me and 508AF after my successful checkride flight (on Monday). 2nd pic was from a few days before when there was a fly-in for a crawfish boil at the hangar next to us at KCXO. Beautiful day for it and gorgeous planes.
Congratulations. That big grin is quite appropriate.1st pic is of me and 508AF after my successful checkride flight (on Monday). 2nd pic was from a few days before when there was a fly-in for a crawfish boil at the hangar next to us at KCXO. Beautiful day for it and gorgeous planes.
If those are westbound approaches to ORD, the 'big iron' starts whilst still over Michigan, right?
It was eastbound today. But yes west is over the lake 10 to 15 miles.If those are westbound approaches to ORD, the 'big iron' starts whilst still over Michigan, right?
Where in Houston did you land??
Thank you!Congratulations
Yes! Ive been at it since June 2023…working full time, caregiving fulltime to my wonderful father and flying part-time. It’s been a journey. I’m glad to have accomplished it. Ty!Congratulations. That big grin is quite appropriate.
technically it's in space, somewhere. the space behind those clouds, or something.Where?
Congratulations on passing the checkride.View attachment 139994
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1st pic is of me and 508AF after my successful checkride flight (on Monday). 2nd pic was from a few days before when there was a fly-in for a crawfish boil at the hangar next to us at KCXO. Beautiful day for it and gorgeous planes.


Were these headers wrapped? The extra heat + trapping moisture might've exacerbated the header cracking. Have seen it in motorcycles.Found this cool surprise during my preflight the other day.
I just finished installing a couple of new breakers and 240V outlets in my T hangar and ordered a pile of stainless mandrel bends. Going to bring my TIG welder and DoAll saw out there. Frustrating to have a well-equipped metal fab shop nowhere near a suitable landing strip.![]()
Found my new retirement gig.Frustrating to have a well-equipped metal fab shop nowhere near a suitable landing strip.![]()
Thank you!Congratulations on passing the checkride.