Awesome! I really wish the skypod were still available. I called Aerocet a while ago and asked if they would make one and was told they are too busy with float orders. They didn't say never though....
I'm not sure if you heard, but I just found out that Galen Hanselman passed away this afternoon. RIP and thanks for the books. From the Big Creek Lodge Facebook page:
We are saddened to report that...
Great article. I would mention Milner pass as a great alternative to Rollins - just a tiny bit further north, and can cross 1000' lower than rollins and often below and more protected from high winds from the west. Once over you can drop down into the valley and it's an all downhill run over the C
My plane is a '56 180 with an interav alternator. I do not however, have a separate alternator field switch in my panel - it has just a breaker which is actually kind of hard to pull out due to the side...
Anybody have more info on this? Seems the FAA pulled the TSOA and issued an AD. This article is a little hysterical, make sure you read through the comments which includes some informative responses...
Should probably list the Airglas carbon fiber extended baggage:
http://www.airglas.com/FixedWing/Products/tabid/1022/ctl/ProductDetails/mid/3050/ProductId/45/Default.aspx
"Pop - Drop - and Land" they say
What's the skinny on these things? $6k + 25-35hrs for installation is mucho coin for something that isn't usually the limiting factor for how short of a strip you can...