Installing a G5 in the 108. Does anyone have recommendations for a good spot to mount the magnetometer?https://backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/6489/6683/e40212d013c317c13d72f4e1.jpg
I understood that the playa, and roads of the Black Rock Desert were open to OHV use, and fair game for airplanes. A buddy called BLM recently and was told he cannot land out there because it is National...
A little smoke is no problem in the 185...you just blow it all out of your chosen flight level. 8)
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One of my Jedi mentors tells me not to dance on the rudder peddles and just give it what it needs. Another Jedi mentor promotes proactive and dynamic rudder use.
Truth be told, I seldom give it any...
A fellow at the local airport was asking the local hangar flyers about getting his daughter into aviation: "Do you think it would be better to start her out in a Champ, or a Cub?"
A fellow whose name...
Jimmy Dulin, our very own "Contactflying" and author of https://www.dropbox.com/s/svovw7ziq53e5w1/SAFE%20MANEUVERING%20FLIGHT%20TECHNIQUES%20PDF.pdf?dl=1, will be joining us in the Reno/Truckee area September...
This is always a good one. Low key, good people, cool airplanes, prizes, and free breakfast for the pilots. I will be cruising around in a white golf cart with Pokey Joe, so stop in and say hi.
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I was hit with a green laser last night at 6500 over Fresno. Didn't register in my mind what it was until I was already turning my head to take a look. Luckily the door frame saved me from looking straight...
We need to replace the fuel tank in the Champ. Found one that will work but it is not ideal. Anybody have a good source for one, or is there a way to upgrade, substitute or fabricate one that is not...
Post a favorite pic or story from 2015. Lets re-cap the year.
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Had some great flying weather over the Thanksgiving weekend...
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Flew my mother around the hill.
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Checked...