Toby
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What do you call the vertical metal strip that divides the front window in half on a Decathlon? Does anyone know if that part has a name?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Brace or Center Brace? If I recall, it's only there for strength.What do you call the vertical metal strip that divides the front window in half on a Decathlon? Does anyone know if that part has a name?
Thanks!
I call it the ...
...HOLY COOL COWS, IT'S TOBY!!!!!!
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Sorry, Tobes, I don't know the answer to your question, but I sure am glad to see your e-face here. You know we all miss you...
...don't be a stranger, stranger.
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Oh, by the way, remember the Hot Australian Boy, the one you got mad at me after I posted his picture before the second Gaston's, because you thought he was me (and I was the disappointing booby-prize)?
He starts law school at NYU in September...
Toby: Don't be a stranger around here. I miss your posts and stories!
How is the new book coming??
What do you call the vertical metal strip that divides the front window in half on a Decathlon? Does anyone know if that part has a name?
Thanks!
Hey Toby!
Rumors are there is a conspiracy afoot to get you to Gaston's next year. Beware of geeks bearing gifts...
That metal piece in the middle of the windshield is an augmented polarity disrupter. It must be kept within 13° of vertical all times or risk complete disorientation of the aircraft occupants.
I'm serious.
See, Toblerone,
Whoo Hooo! Hi Toby! Glad you are back, nice to hear from you again.
Gary
augmented polarity disrupter... I'm serious.
Steve, lol.
BTW, where did you (and others on this forum) get the little U.S.A. map that lets you fill in the states you have landed in?
Hi Scott,
I've made a lot of progress on it. That's actually why I stopped in here -- to get a word I needed for the book. Thanks for asking. I miss telling and listening to airplane stories, too!
Oh, gosh, I've missed you guys.
I went to the greatest little airport the other day. I drove there, as I'm not flying these days, but it would be a terrific place to fly into. It's 2B3, Parlin Airport in Newport, NH. There's a hangar with old and interesting taildraggers, and a friendly group of pilots hanging around, and a truly outstanding Mexican restaurant called the L'il Red Barron right on the field. Not your typical burritos. My boyfriend and I were out for a drive and I said, let's stop there on our way to Sunapee. Have any of you been there?
BTW the only thing I've ever called the part you described is a "visual obstruction."
Hey Toby... Been wondering where you've been. I've stopped at Parlin after flying over Lake Sunapee taking pix of the THREE lighthouses there. We didn't spend any time looking around as it was a very sleepy day midweek. It might be nice to drop in on a weekend day.Oh, gosh, I've missed you guys.
I went to the greatest little airport the other day. I drove there, as I'm not flying these days, but it would be a terrific place to fly into. It's 2B3, Parlin Airport in Newport, NH. There's a hangar with old and interesting taildraggers, and a friendly group of pilots hanging around, and a truly outstanding Mexican restaurant called the L'il Red Barron right on the field. Not your typical burritos. My boyfriend and I were out for a drive and I said, let's stop there on our way to Sunapee. Have any of you been there?
...SNIP...