The airplane isn't getting flown enough, it's time to sell it. It's been a good airplane but it needs a new good home.
7780X
1960 Cessna 172-B
TTAF 4353
TTSMOH 1447
145hp Continental O-300-D engine
Last...
cross posted with NW oregon group. Those darned McMinnville guys got me interested in fishing again. I upgraded the basics and got licenses for Andrea and myself for Washington. Going to try to head up to Banks Lake tomorrow afternoon or, if that doesn't pan out for some reason, the wee hours...
Those darned McMinnville guys got me interested in fishing again. I upgraded the basics and got licenses for Andrea and myself for Washington. Going to try to head up to Banks Lake tomorrow afternoon or, if that doesn't pan out for some reason, the wee hours Saturday morning. Paved strip (the only...
We needed a weekend getaway. The weather looked great for a trip somewhere, but where and time to decide was short.. I tossed out several ideas and Powers seemed to be on the top of the list, not too...
So there I was getting ready to depart SPB, I hear someone call, "XXX turning base". I take a look down final, make a quick radio call, "Cessna bla bla bla departing RW15" then look again to make sure...
I've decided to hang onto the 172 a bit longer but want to squeeze more performance out of it.
After looking at every thread I could find, the overwhelming concensus is that the Sportsman STOL...
Just dreaming lately. Starting to wonder if I should sell the 172 and get something in the experimental realm. Building my own really isn't possible at this time so I'd have to find a pre-owned one.
I...
Don't know if anyone knows what's happening on Cottonwood. Last time I flew over, "Cottonwood International" has been obliterated. Looks like major fill has been put down and graded.
Breakfast run or near death at 7500'
First some nice pictures:
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Sunday...