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  1. Poll: You mean by only texting in the cockpit when no...

    You mean by only texting in the cockpit when no navigational aid will be affected (thereby no rules are broken)?

    (sorry, apparently I had one last one in me)
  2. Poll: I just wanted to point out that cell phones in...

    I just wanted to point out that cell phones in the 1300-1500MHz are pretty close to the GPS frequencies (1575.42MHz), and with the roll-off and relative power of each, yes, there could be some...
  3. That is almost funny. Mags are so unreliable...

    That is almost funny. Mags are so unreliable compared to more recent technology that you HAVE to have 2 in order to be safe! Without having actual data handy, I would almost (key word being "almost"...
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    The wording in some of the regulations can be...

    The wording in some of the regulations can be interpreted many different ways. I will be posting a white paper in the near future that explains the situation and the way we have interpreted it....
  5. It probably would, but I was hoping for more of a...

    It probably would, but I was hoping for more of a general conversation. Things like:
    Compression: Cont. 40+ on all cylinders, Lycomings 60+ on all cylinders (I think those are the correct numbers,...
  6. Key pre-buy checklist points on engine related items

    Since the last thread was so successful, I decided to see if I could find another pot of gold with this thread. Mike, if you have any more article links, I would love to have them.

    The plane I am...
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    I should probably clarify my setup a little,...

    I should probably clarify my setup a little, because I don't want to give any false impressions. I agree that one should do their own research as far as engine/prop combinations. What I had was:...
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    Just to thow another thought out there...94...

    Just to thow another thought out there...94 octane alternatives appear to be relatively easily produced...even if 100LL "goes away" you would likely be safe with the middle option.
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    The only info I have is that I removed my IVO in...

    The only info I have is that I removed my IVO in liu of an old wood prop. Be careful when you handle that thing (edges can be very sharp and pokey), and if you are attaching it directly (no gear...
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    Thanks for the insight Mike. That is exactly...

    Thanks for the insight Mike. That is exactly what I was looking for from you. I have read lots about annual vs. prebuy, but as you said their are lots of articles out there. I like the thought...
  11. Poll: As far as I understand it, for our little GA...

    As far as I understand it, for our little GA aircraft and not for commerical flights, the FAA says it is up to the pilots discression to determine if equipment is adversely affecting the flight.

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  12. Thread: Insurance

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    Given the author, I would say it's nothing more...

    Given the author, I would say it's nothing more than a marketing/advertising ploy. When have insurance rates for ANYTHING ever gone down...except the time you turned 25 (or got married).
  13. Poll: I apologize, I didn't mean to upset anyone with...

    I apologize, I didn't mean to upset anyone with my comments, I just wanted to throw my opinion out there. I was just trying to lighten up the coversation by choosing that reference...just my goofy...
  14. Poll: I guess I am not seeing the point here. Is there...

    I guess I am not seeing the point here. Is there a scenario where eating a hamburger or taking a trink might compromise the safety of flight? Not likely, and I rate it along the same lines of...
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    Prebuy vs. Annual

    I have always believed (but not always done) in a thorough annual as a pre-buy inspection of an aircraft. In my mind, a pre-buy should simply an annual that does not get logged into the log books...
  16. Poll: I just can't resist... 1194

    I just can't resist...
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    Your symptoms are what I dealt with last year. It...

    Your symptoms are what I dealt with last year. It turned out to be exactly what you described, a "flaky" coil in a mag so that it only exhibited the problem when things warmed up. Replace that mag,...
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    Poll: This is an interesting idea, but around here at...

    This is an interesting idea, but around here at least there are already a lot of "courtesy cars" available. The big question is if it will be there when you need it or not, but for the most part I...
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    This doesn't really apply to me, but I am...

    This doesn't really apply to me, but I am curious. I have heard that some ELT's are "rechargable". Is this true? Do these rechargeables simply use off-the shelf rechargable batteries that can be...
  20. Poll: Uhhhh...from Mike Busch....uhhhh...YEA...why has...

    Uhhhh...from Mike Busch....uhhhh...YEA...why has it taken so long?
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    Once you remove the ethanol from the fuel it is...

    Once you remove the ethanol from the fuel it is no longer technically 4815 compliant, mainly because of the oxygenate levels have dropped back down (this makes sense because the ethanol is the...
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    Ethanol can cause all kinds of heck, even in...

    Ethanol can cause all kinds of heck, even in newer products. For example, just last year, I had to replace a fuel hose on my lawn mower because it was dry, brittle, and cracked. It may have been a...
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    Independent Lab Tests for Ethanol: Before 9.8%,...

    Independent Lab Tests for Ethanol: Before 9.8%, after <0.1%
    Independent Lab Tests for Octane: Before 90.8, after 89.5

    You can see more system specs at:...
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    I realize this may not be the ideal forum for...

    I realize this may not be the ideal forum for this, but it is on topic so I'll take the opportunity for a little shameless promotion. My company, PortableFuelSystems.com, just introduced the Alcohol...
  25. Thread: Mode C Vail

    by teknosmurf
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    Just a word of caution. While you can fly in the...

    Just a word of caution. While you can fly in the mode C vail without electrical, you need to coordinate with the FAA to make sure you have your waiver. It's nothing special...if you don't have...
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