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Folks, it sounds like the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering was a success, and we are looking forward to great times at the 2021 Great MN Aviation...

SJ, I assume you are the one without the "life preserver"... :smile: Randy

I use Fly Ties. Nothing is perfect.....too many variables in soil types, wind, direction and velocity, gusts, etc. So, pick one of these, and use...

Not required. MTV

The good looking one is Wiley....as Post: adventurous, brave, etc. MTV

I just spoke with the Acting Port Director of US Customs for Del Bonita in Montana. He said the strip is open, and both the Canadians and US CBP are...

Yeah, but at least that one didn't waste hours of the seller's time.... MTV

When I had a PA 11 for sale, a guy called who wanted more photos than I’d posted. I sent them. Then he wanted pictures of specific parts of the...

Yes, for the header less fuel system. MTV

Yes, those Atlee caps are the way to go. Some 180 hp STCs require the “snorkel” caps, but you don’t need them. MTV

They are a cooperator and participator in the work party. Aeronautics cooperates with the work parties on several federally owned strips. Del...

As I noted, I’d keep checking, right up to date of departure. I’m told Del Bonita has a lot of gopher holes and maybe a badger to go with. No work...

Engine oil was just part of it. Our Maintenance guys HATED seeing my Beaver arrive for a 100 hour. I basically coated that airplane with LPS,...

I was assigned a "VIP Flight" in Kodiak. Two big wigs from the Department of Interior and our Regional Director, who was a good guy, but not an...

A 12 foot Zodiac with a 9.9 fits in a 185. All depends on what you want to do. MTV

I agree with you, Glenn, regarding the fact that kids under a certain age don't really "get it". I do think lifting even 2 year old kids into the...

You are such a generous friend, Tim! Thank you sooooo much! I'm not worried about my grandkids wanting to go fly...those kids get to sit in the...

Many thanks for those who sent me pm's and emails regarding the presentations. I am glad they were helpful, and hope they will benefit others as the...

A gent who went up there about three weeks ago, from Montana to AK said that Calgary was the only place in the province they'd let him clear customs...

Agree with Mike. Neither book would win awards for journalism, but Terry’s book has more good info, with much less fluff. Both have some good pearls,...

I always laugh when the subject of oil comes up with regard to radial engines. The old argument that if a radial isn't using oil, there's something...

What sort of trim system does the S-21 have? If it has a jackscrew or other type trimmable stabilizer, trim will make a difference in landing...

....oh, boy...this thread is drifting...splashing a little on one's primer is not medically advised:lol: Randy

I know a fella who did that, filled the tanks on a Super Cub, launched out of Kotzebue, headed for Anchorage, in winter. Plane had sat a lot for a...

It figures. I was sternly cautioned when I picked up that plane with the larger rudders that there was a good reason EDO didn't install larger water...

Received this photo from Robert Lessig, taken when he drove the airport at New Holstein...

I have a similar question regarding another component of the fuel system...the fuel sumps. I sump my fuel before every flight, but once in awhile...

First, I'd be REALLY careful putting much strain on float cleats. I'd rather connect to something structural, like the spreader bars. If your...

That's a great question....they're light bulbs, fer crying out loud....and, according to the regs, even I am qualified to change a light bulb.....and...

Follow up... I had a tip from one of you to take a look at the David Clark One X headsets. I did some checking and decided to take the plunge. I...

Roddy, When I was instructing in my 180 hp 170 on floats/wheels/skis in Alaska, I couldn't afford hull insurance. I simply couldn't fly enough...

Tim always needed a job.......just sayin! :lol: MTV

Reliable makes good points. I would add that one of the things you notice early on in off airport ops is how much pilots have relied on runway...

I assume this is Light Sport? Instructing in Experimental other than LS is difficult. MTV

That works in Alaska, because there are so many unique spots to take “students”. In the Lower 48, you may have difficulty finding a good supply of...

I don’t understand what you’re trying to get at. The stock battery location is a shelf ABOVE where an extended baggage would go. The weight limit...

The original battery location was aft of the MAIN original baggage compartment. That original baggage compartment IS the “third seat” in that...