Search:

Type: Posts; User: mcmurphy

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Replies
    7
    Views
    3,200

    I've got a gripe I would like to share. First...

    I've got a gripe I would like to share. First thing on Monday I headed to the wearhouse to make my annual purchase of a polo shirt with the event date on it. Lo and behold there were no dated shirts...
  2. Replies
    26
    Views
    7,466

    My favorite announcer moment this year was Danny...

    My favorite announcer moment this year was Danny Clisham gushing about David Martin during his performance at the Wednesday night airshow. He eloquently described David's routine and told us about...
  3. Replies
    8
    Views
    2,978

    I think the best solution is to build more trams....

    I think the best solution is to build more trams. Maybe there could be a way to keep people off of the roadways, although i would leave that to brighter minds to figure out.
  4. Replies
    5
    Views
    3,189

    Thanks for the reply Ron. I have always been of...

    Thanks for the reply Ron. I have always been of the opinion that there was no rational need for a medical test to become a private pilot. You don't need to pass a medical to drive a car, or a 40 foot...
  5. Replies
    51
    Views
    19,205

    Thanks for the information Tom. I attended a...

    Thanks for the information Tom. I attended a forum at Airventure concerning MOSAIC last year and it seems there hasn't been much progress since then. A few comments: Is the EAA working with the FAA...
  6. Replies
    5
    Views
    3,189

    3rd class medical

    If I am not interested in becoming a commercial pilot why do I have to pass a medical test to fly an airplane?
  7. Replies
    51
    Views
    19,205

    The good: The weather this year was the best I...

    The good: The weather this year was the best I can remember. The tram service was good, with one notable exception. Even at it's worst Airventure is the place to be.

    The bad: 1) I arrived at Camp...
  8. Replies
    4
    Views
    14,601

    Hi bstanard, did you have any luck with your...

    Hi bstanard, did you have any luck with your desire to build a wood replica of a P-51 Mustang? Just wondering as my EAA chapter has a Loehle 5151 that would make a great static display. It is almost...
  9. Thread: poker runs

    by mcmurphy
    Replies
    1
    Views
    5,316

    poker runs

    Hi all, I am president of Chapter 148 in Galion, Ohio. Poker runs for pilots have become popular and we were thinking about taking that to a higher level. Has anyone tried a multiple weekend poker...
  10. Replies
    1
    Views
    5,007

    News from the FAA

    I was really hoping that we would hear updates on MOSIAC from the FAA at AirVenture this year. But we didn't have AirVenture and there was, as far as I know, nothing from the FAA on this topic. Has...
  11. Replies
    120
    Views
    90,043

    How long before we start getting contacted about...

    How long before we start getting contacted about donating money because their cash cow was cancelled?
  12. Replies
    81
    Views
    37,650

    1. Less T-6 noise. I would rather hear 10 jets...

    1. Less T-6 noise. I would rather hear 10 jets than one more T-6.
    2. More ice cream stands.
    3. Dry weather. Last years monsoons really put a crimp in our chapter camping plans.
    4. Homebuilts...
  13. Replies
    18
    Views
    20,963

    I was surprised to see the number of people on...

    I was surprised to see the number of people on Segways and bicycles on the Airventure grounds. Those are an accident waiting to happen. Most of the golf carts I saw had full seats. The Model Ts took...
  14. Replies
    57
    Views
    82,655

    I don't have any complaints about the...

    I don't have any complaints about the concessions, as I ate mostly at my camper. I did have issues with two dining experiences, namely the Chapter Pancake Breakfast and the University of Wisconsin...
  15. Replies
    2
    Views
    8,286

    removing fabric

    My EAA chapter purchased a Loehle 5151 project and we are in the process of redoing it. We are going to take the fabric off of the wings and I was wondering if there was a proper way to do this. I am...
  16. Replies
    3
    Views
    19,873

    chapter hangar

    Does your Chapter own a hangar? If so how did you acquire it? I am curious about this because our Chapter is currently operating out of a hangar that one of our members rents from the city that...
  17. Replies
    134
    Views
    111,294

    I just got home from a week at Oshkosh and I miss...

    I just got home from a week at Oshkosh and I miss it already. Seems awfully quiet here without Bell 47s and other aircraft flying around. The good stuff about the trip could fill a couple of pages,...
  18. I fly Allegiant airlines on a regular basis and...

    I fly Allegiant airlines on a regular basis and have never had an issue while on any of the flights. I actually flew home home from Florida yesterday on an Allegiant Airbus 320. I'm more worried...
  19. Thread: torque specs

    by mcmurphy
    Replies
    1
    Views
    3,084

    torque specs

    How do you get the correct torque setting when you are tightening bolts with elastic stop nuts?
  20. Replies
    3
    Views
    3,851

    filling out forms

    I am getting ready to fill out my forms 8050-1 and 8050-88 and I have a question. There is a section on form 8050-88 that asks about the engine - manufacturer, model and serial number. I bought a VW...
  21. Replies
    8
    Views
    7,238

    I see on the schedule that there are WWI engine...

    I see on the schedule that there are WWI engine run-ups and flying from the WWI airfield, but I can't find out where that is. Can someone give me a location? Thanks.
  22. Replies
    8
    Views
    8,811

    can we mow our spot?

    Last year when I arrived at Camp Scholler in my motorhome I couldn't believe how tall the grass was. I was afraid to set down my beer for fear of losing it. So can I bring a lawn mower and trim my...
  23. Replies
    42
    Views
    38,471

    Same old, same old...

    Same old, same old...
  24. Replies
    24
    Views
    22,305

    My dream aircraft was always the P-51 Mustang and...

    My dream aircraft was always the P-51 Mustang and the Hawker Sea Fury. As I have gotten older my desire to own such a high-performance, high-maintenance airplane has dimmed and I think I would be...
  25. Replies
    44
    Views
    65,068

    I am actually getting to the point on my Thatcher...

    I am actually getting to the point on my Thatcher CX4 build that I need to start thinking about paint. Dave Thatcher, the designer of the CX4, just finished the prototype of his two seat CX5 and...
Results 1 to 25 of 49
Page 1 of 2 1 2