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    I have come to the conclusion that many parts of...

    I have come to the conclusion that many parts of the body hurt after 80 and the parts that don't hurt, don't work.

    Bob
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    If you have access to a lathe, make 2 wood...

    If you have access to a lathe, make 2 wood templates to actual size. Clamp oversize Lexan between wood templates in headstock and tailstock and turn lexan to size.

    Bob
    WB8NQW
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    There was a story on a local TV station in Toledo...

    There was a story on a local TV station in Toledo this week about a local company that made images for the field tarp at a baseball field in Chicago.
    Perhaps they can provide what you need.

    CGS...
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    If you like an interesting diversion, drive to...

    If you like an interesting diversion, drive to Ludington, Michigan on the shore of lake Michigan and take the SS Badger ferry across the lake to Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It is the last coal fired, steam...
  5. At VHF frequencies line of sight is everything....

    At VHF frequencies line of sight is everything. If the aircraft or you could be a little higher, it might make all the difference in the world. More transmit power also helps.

    Bob
    WB8NQW
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    In the fall of 1959 I soloed at the end of the...

    In the fall of 1959 I soloed at the end of the 6th hour in a Piper Tri-Pacer. I do not recall how long in days it took but I probably flew a couple of times a week. The local Piper dealer had a...
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    In 1959 the Piper dealer at Toledo Express...

    In 1959 the Piper dealer at Toledo Express Airport was offering flying lessons - $75.00 guaranteed solo- $350.00 guaranteed private using Tri-Pacers for training. At 19 years old I could not find...
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