Pierre_R
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About me
Part time rancher semi-retired candymaker. SPOT link password kitfox. -
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Float flying. BC flying. BC skiing. Exploring Nevada and the West.
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Aircraft (make - model)
1964 C182 IO550 on Aerocet 3400's.
Aerotrek A220.
TBM 850
- Member since
- Monday, 30 September 2013 03:17
- Last online
- 4 months ago
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Possible sabotage at 3SGSThose of you who attended High Sierra Fly in 2013 or 2014 are familiar with the "Three Shotgun Shells" small dry lakebed where the even was held those years. I'm based at Minden (KMEV), very near there,...2023-10-24 01:44:36 -
Pierre_R created a new forum topic Can a SEL PPL log hours in an amphib>I have a new friend who has her PPL SEL. I am planning to get my CFI ticket to help her get her SES and tailwheel endorsement. Until I do, if I give her stick time in the 182 on amphib floats, can she...2022-08-16 00:46:39
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Ahoy! To Beaver pilot at Green River.There's a nice Beaver (registered in AK) tied down at Green River, Utah. We just rolled in tonight and are planning to hit the local gems over the next three or so days (Mineral Cyn, Mexican Mt, Hidden...2020-10-21 04:07:20
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Bad multi-fatal floatplane mid-air in ID.Yesterday (Sunday) in Coeur d'Alene. Beaver and 206. Maybe eight dead. See and avoid. RIP Pierre https://cdapress.com/news/2020/jul/06/two-dead-others-missing-after-planes-crash-5/2020-07-07 02:57:34
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic URGENT WARNING: POSSIBLE BAD FUEL AT GOLDEN GATEI dodged a bullet yesterday through sheer luck. I'll write the caution first, then tell the story after. If anyone buys the Ethanol-Free, 91 Octane Unleaded fuel from Golden Gate Petroleum for use...2020-06-28 21:55:23
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Horsham Cowl Flaps for C 182 B-RI had these cowl flaps installed while my IO550-D engined 182-G amphib was waiting on a prop rebuild. (I posted the prop story in the MT prop thread.) I previously experienced high CHT's (400) when...2020-06-25 04:54:27
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Merge BCP Float Flying with SPA?(Note: Moved here from the photo thread.) It's so nice to see this float flying tforum active and interesting, with great photos and videos. At the 2017 Airventure I met Steve McCaughey, President...2020-06-04 02:43:09
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic AV Web Photo of the Week!Yeah, I know that BCP is THE place for the most awesomest photos and video, but hey, I figured the AV Web types deserved a little taste. https://www.avweb.com/multimedia/gallery/picture-of-the-week-december-5-2019/...2019-12-08 00:38:10
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic 2019 Clear Lake Splash In Videohttps://youtu.be/upyR6jCUu8o Join us next year! Pierre2019-11-07 17:50:33
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Pierre_R added a new comment in Axes for PilotsMy Dad loved his Snow and Neally.2019-11-02 11:24:29
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Pierre_R added a new comment in Finding a 747 in the desertDustin, what a terrific trip report! Thank you for writing it and for the photos. And thanks Zane for featuring it prominently. Today we're planning a day outing to Nine Mile Ranch and area. It's less than an hour flight from home and I didn't know about it until read this report by a young guy f2019-10-25 14:32:03
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Cool Tahoe Real Estate Promo Video with my AmphibLast summer, I was called in to show off my colorful amphib 182 for this high end Tahoe real estate promo video. Tough job, what with all the sunshine, models, and a party; but I managed to handle it! The...2019-05-26 17:49:52
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Fairbanks to Fort Yukon Next Week?A professional travelling musician couple are looking for a ride. I met them last year in Montana and they are very nice folks and terrific musicians. Mare Wakefield and Nomad. Here's the email I...2018-06-29 08:29:35
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Northern Michigan Seaplane Docks or Ramps?Looking to meet up with a friend in Traverse City, then fly to Pictured Rocks. Would like to secure the amphib for a few hours while we hike and/or kayak. Any thoughts about where to beach/ramp/moor...2017-06-28 01:08:13
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Seaplanes on Tahoe on TV!Hi All, Just received notice that the PBS Las Vegas TV show “Outdoor Nevada” episode featuring Rob Lober and me flying our seaplanes on Lake Tahoe will air Wednesday, May 10 on PBS in Las Vegas. Not...2017-03-30 04:00:40
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Pilot charged with violating little-known local irdinancehttp://www.startribune.com/faa-investigating-floatplane-s-landing-on-lake-near-7th-hole-of-ryder-cup/395634681/ I sent the following letter to the reporter who wrote the story: Dear Mr. Walsh: I...2016-10-04 17:33:17
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Pierre_R created a new forum topic Shanghai Caravan Amphib Fatal CrashUnreal. Looks like they never really got going and just plowed into the bridge. PIC is reported to be 63 with 30,000 hours, which sounds like airline hours to me. Maybe not the best prep for flying...2016-07-22 01:36:45
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