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    The rest of the thought was... "Yet, I doubt...

    The rest of the thought was... "Yet, I doubt seriously, they are the majority." My point, exactly. Pilots who routinely fly IFR are perhaps EAA members in greater numbers than they once were, but I...
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    Who is EAA?

    .... Been an EAA member for 41 years. The most recent issue of SA imoressed me with the quality of the writing, overall. Seems more professional writers who are aviation types are contributing and...
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    I have indeed found that flying frequently makes...

    I have indeed found that flying frequently makes it better, and if I'm really concerned about it, a couple of cheese crackers and a sip of drink before the flight is best. It's just that I'd like to...
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    Handling motion sickness

    I have seen an exercise program on the internet that is supposed to cure motion sickness. I struggle with this from time to time, and can't even consider any aerobatic maneuver as a result. Is...
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    I'd have to disagree

    I've notced seceral times how my polarized sunglasses cut through the glare of haze and make other aircraft stand out like a sore thumb. I've watched airplanes before, removed my glasses, and almost...
  6. The Piet is a wonderful plane. I SO wanted to...

    The Piet is a wonderful plane. I SO wanted to build one until I moved to Texas and saw how much wind is out here. I just didn't see the low wing loading and that much wind working well together, so...
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    How 'bout a shear?

    Don't know what you might have near you. I used to work for a major airline and we had a monstrous shear that would cut 1/4 inch aluminum- and full sheets at that. It would take up to 12 feet of...
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    Just to go during Airventure!! Been an EAA member...

    Just to go during Airventure!! Been an EAA member for 41 years, been to the museum and Pioneer Airport twice in June, but never been there for a convention. Now that I'm building a Sonex, need to...
  9. Vintage magazines

    Now this was many years ago, but I'm going on the theory that libraries never throw anything away. I was at Mississippi State University in the early 70s. I guess because of the August Raspet Flight...
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    Shop instructors

    What I mean is, don't be afraid to try several different instructors until you find the one that "clicks" with you. The two of you communicate better, and you find you learn better from him/her. I...
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    Just picked up my tail kit for a Sonex yesterday....

    Just picked up my tail kit for a Sonex yesterday. Building in sections due to shop size- can't store all the parts and have room to work too. Now I've just got to get organized and finished building...
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