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Sun Sep 25, 2016 4:55 pm

Introduction of a BCP Newbie

Greetings, I've been a follower of BCP for some time now and I figured I'd introduce myself.

My name is Chris and I live in Tehachapi, CA. I've been flying since a young age, starting with flying right seat in my grandfather's Howard DGA when I couldn't even see out the windows. I got my Sport Pilot ticket in 2009 with out ever logging nose drager time. I've been very fortunate in that I used to work at CubCrafters and I've been able to fly some neat hardware. My SPL time is almost all in either a Husky or a Sport cub, both awesome airplanes!

I bought a Bowers Flybaby a few years ago and have been building time in it since. Last summer I finished my PPL and bought a Tri-Pacer last month. I'm excited to post a few recent trip reports we've taken in our flying milk stool. I've been very impressed with the much underrated Tri-Pacer; it's a great airplane.

Anyway, I'm excited to be a part of this community and I figured I'd start contributing not just consuming.

Ahead of time, thanks to all for great support and a great community.

-Chris
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Sun Sep 25, 2016 6:54 pm

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Welcome Chris. You have bought a very capable mountain airplane. I owned a 135 hp , two 150 hp, and a Colt. Click below, read, and go fly with Black Water if you get a chance.
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Sun Sep 25, 2016 8:01 pm

Re: Introduction of a BCP Newbie

Chris

Welcome to the group. A friend of mine at KSZP built a Howard a few years ago. Maybe you know him?


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Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:11 pm

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I think Troy Hamon runs around in a tri-pacer as well, really likes it, and has some great photos from around King Salmon.
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Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:07 am

Re: Introduction of a BCP Newbie

Hahahaha...another Milkstool Driver in the house! Welcome!


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Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:39 am

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Wednesday evening near Lake Iliamna...

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Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:41 am

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Silly IPad...can't tell if that worked or not...
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Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:46 am

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Troy, those are amazing shots, you have some talent and a pretty airplane!

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Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:23 am

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Troy Hamon wrote:Wednesday evening near Lake Iliamna...

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I couldn't see it in Tapatalk but I followed the link and saw all your pics there. Beautiful!

https://flic.kr/p/MqPJWp
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Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:46 pm

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Troy Hamon wrote:Wednesday evening near Lake Iliamna...

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When using Flickr, try to grab the BBcode from the sharing feature.

ImageEvening with the Milkstool by Troy Hamon, on Flickr
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Mon Sep 26, 2016 3:28 pm

Re: Introduction of a BCP Newbie

Higglesworth wrote:
My name is Chris and I live in Tehachapi, CA.

and bought a Tri-Pacer last month.


Did you buy the Tri-Pacer from an older guy, Chuck, who was selling one in Mojave?
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Mon Sep 26, 2016 3:29 pm

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EZFlap wrote:
Higglesworth wrote:
My name is Chris and I live in Tehachapi, CA.

and bought a Tri-Pacer last month.


Did you buy the Tri-Pacer from an older guy who was selling one in Mojave?

I bought it from a co worker based out of Mojave.

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Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:34 pm

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Higglesworth wrote:Troy, those are amazing shots, you have some talent and a pretty airplane!

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Thanks...my airplane is definitely a 50 footer...closer than that it starts looking a bit tired...but it sure flies super...
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Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:10 pm

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Chris, making his new plane dirty already!

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Mon Sep 26, 2016 11:46 pm

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Uh oh...he's gonna need a 12 step program...


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