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PA12_Pilot created a new forum topic Gump's plane: 34,706 hoursGump's former 207 N7384U had 34,706 hours as of 6/12/14. That's four years in the air!2014-08-28 15:21:07 -
PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic 180 questionMarc, I like the fact that it is very low profile. How are the straps tensioned? How long does it take to attach and remove?2013-11-22 15:29:50
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic Paint stripper???Search supercub.org for a thread on this. My son used a soybean-derived stripper on an Arrow. Worked well, and the cleanup was easy. No fumes or other nastiness. From what I understand, the gnarly...2013-10-22 14:25:03
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic The next step, flying for profitHave you investigated Yuut, the native corporation flight school in Bethel? I hear they pay well.2013-10-20 02:55:47
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic Building grass airstrip, need adviseA few thoughts and observations: 1. To stimulate root growth in established turf rather than applying fertilizer you want to 1) cut the grass, and 2) water deeply and infrequently. When mowing, never...2013-10-19 02:23:00
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic I think I've been screwed!Sorry you got screwed. Maybe you can take solace in the saying "What goes around comes around." I firmly believe that is true. Bostan will eventually get his.2013-10-09 09:56:39
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic Best book for 14 year old that wants to be a pilotDefinitely CloudDancer's books! I gave them to my boys when they were around 14, and they devoured them. Both boys took them to school and shared the stories with their friends. My youngest even shared...2013-10-09 00:46:55
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic Possibly moving to NCI think you will like North Carolina, especially western NC. What constitutes a major city? And why only 30 minutes from a major city? That time constraint might put yu in the suburbs of Charlotte,...2013-09-23 05:59:05
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic 2013 Reno Air Races - BCP GatheringAnyone know of camping availability in the Reno area? Hotel's are boomtown prices. Unless someone has a place for me to crash. You can slip into the University's locker room for a free shower. If you're...2013-09-09 11:50:21
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic Stop crashing into houses!The REAL problem is unthinking people building and occupying houses in the way of aircraft. None of those houses should have been built where they were: all of them should have been built far, far away...2013-07-26 05:42:54
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic Sleeping Pads/MattressesIn my experience there's only one worth a lick: the Therm-A-Rest mentioned by Jeremy. Rugged, doesn't take up a lot of space, lighter than the Coleman inflatables, no need for pumps.2013-07-18 17:17:47
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic day/overnight suggestions between Boise, ID and Minnesota?A few years ago I flew over the Little Bighorn National Monument in the early morning, when the shadows accentuated the topography and illustrated how Custer was cut off. It was really interesting, and...2013-07-14 13:28:12
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PA12_Pilot replied in forum topic TCAS in the drainageNot TCAS or PCAS, the ADSB in/out system that's part of Alaska's Capstone project is great. At certain times of the year we do a lot of SVFR flying, including SVFR holding patterns outside the Bethel...2013-07-11 12:46:31