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    Frank, I completed my PPL in 1968 at the age...

    Frank,

    I completed my PPL in 1968 at the age of 18 at Brackett Field in Pomona, CA.

    I could only find one of my logbooks. There is a newer one that is MIA. In the logbook I have... the...
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    iPad app for BFR preparation

    Since it has been a LONG WHILE since I have wandered around the skies, anyone have a suggestion for an iPad app that will help me study and refresh for the ground portion of a BFR?

    Refreshing...
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    Thanks for the comment

    Frank,

    Thanks for the comment. I never completed my IFR but, when current, flew high performance hardware for 90% of my FT with night as big part of that. The night flying was always the best...
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    "Back in the good ol' days."

    Growing up in the 50's, it was not unusual to hear the sound barrier being broken by Airforce jockys flying out of March Field. Any time we went to airshows that had a military presence, breaking...
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    After reflecting on many of the comments in this...

    After reflecting on many of the comments in this post, I decided to call around San Diego to see if I could get the PPL downgrade (no offense intended), complete a BFR and be able to rent an LSA as...
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    'Prop Strike'

    Ian,

    Wow, talk about a 'prop strike'..... more damage than is apparent from the outside...

    After I had my 'procedure' 12 years ago, I had given up on the idea of flying PIC again and never...
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    EAA Chapter meeting...

    Racegunz,

    I went to a local EAA Chapter meeting last night for the first time. I found the group to be very knowledgeable about this issue and provided a wealth of information about IAs in the...
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    What do I want?

    Bill,
    Thanks for the words of wisdom. You have expressed much of my concern in buying a homebuilt.

    In all candor, I just do not have the time to devote to building my own. I have restored...
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    Buying a Homebuilt

    Lovers of Flying and Lovers of those that fly...

    I am thinking seriously of purchasing a homebuilt that has already been, well, home built... I am looking for comments on the wisdom (or insanity)...
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    Medical Info

    Just thought this might clear up a few queries... from http://flightphysical.com/Exam-Guide/CV/index-cardiac-amd.htm A good website that is worth a visit...

    "There are many types of heart...
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    Thinking better of it...

    With all respect to those who are flying under the Sport License rule...

    I have thought long and hard about the issue of DL vs 3rd class medical. I have also reflected upon the limitations...
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    Oops, forgot the quote... As I said, great idea...

    Oops, forgot the quote... As I said, great idea...
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    Great idea... Now, where did I put that number......

    Great idea... Now, where did I put that number... ;-)
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    Thanks -

    This is one of those 'why didn't I think of that' situations.. :-)
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    You answered my unstated query... That is - if I...

    You answered my unstated query... That is - if I buy a Luscombe 8A, or equivalent, will I be able to get insurance as the PIC?

    I may go ahead and get my 3rd class anyway. Although, at 62, I am...
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    An interesting twist to the Sport License... ...

    An interesting twist to the Sport License...

    As I mentioned, as part of a plan to fly under the Sport Pilot category (downgrading my PPL) and avoiding the requirement for a 3rd class medical exam...
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    Thanks for the heads-up... This is a tidbit for...

    Thanks for the heads-up... This is a tidbit for which I was unaware...
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    LSA qualified Classics

    After many, many years and many hours flying high performance SELs, I have decided to make a sojourn into the world of a downgraded (no offense intended) PPL to Sport Pilot. That being said, I have...
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