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This was middle of the night….2 AM, and I was the only person at the Municipal airport, so, turning that plane around was impossible by myself. Once...

Yes, it can be hazardous…..maybe wear that batters helmet you’re using in your plane. Having a vehicle parked in front of, or as appropriate, behind...

I’ve said it before, but…..the single best thing you can do for a plane tied outside in a big wind event is to go out there and tend your airplane!! ...

Selkirk Aviation in Idaho sells soundproofing and insulating foam rubber for aircraft use. I think they have 1/2 and 1/4 inch thick. MTV

I've never been able to figure out how they got those sling seats approved on a part 23 airplane.....go figure. MTV

Hooooo, Boy……..a couple of lucky guys….. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/nation-world/national/article251877903.html Those Guard helicopter...

I may have to come over there to SD and splain how to talk to them people….:lol: Ya just need the right words…. That said, I hold my breath every...

Well, when I hit 71, AVEMCO decreased my rate by $50. MTV

Yes, you're right. I had to go back and look....the radio we had in the Cub was a GNC 420, which is a Comm/GPS. Sorry about that. MTV

That may well be the case, value-wise and if all you need is the nav portion. But, the 400 is also a very good Comm radio....just saying, not apples...

It’s a Comm/GPS, no VOR nav function. Yes, I’ve used one quite a bit. It’s just like a 430 W but no VOR. One I used was in a Top Cub. Great...

Looking forward to this, Paul!

In the video, he mentioned that he had “some of the ashes” of his friend. MTV

I’ve heard that excuse used a few times, by guys who simply didnt handle conditions. Yes, if you touch down solidly at warp speed, as some are won’t...

Naw, Gary, pilots spin airplanes. That said, the worst part of all this is the loss of a grand old airplane, that, regardless of condition, could...

Brakes are very often the precipitation of a nose over. Brakes are significantly less effective on big diameter tires. Basic physics. Everything...

Yes, I agree on the Sportsman cuff, it’s simply the best thing you can do to a Cessna wing. Interesting project, and VERY ambitious! Good for...

Never questioned that for one second. And happy to get right back in another. MTV

Gary, Yes, it tumbled. Toe of right float hit a tussock....big one. The area was the only one around not covered with trees, because it'd...

There is a balance between stupid and trusting your engine. I had an engine failure in a very inhospitable place. I landed a place that was more...

Good looking pup, Gary! MTV

Let’s see….you’re putting the plane under the FBO’s rental coverage to save money, right? So, if you’re not even paying insurance, why do you feel...

You must be getting old like me Jerry! I can remember vividly many crossings of Shelikof Straight, wishing I could get a bit higher, like ten...

Dang, DUDE! Has it been that long? Good on you and many thanks for hosting this forum….simply the best aviation forum on earth.MTV

As suggested earlier, you MAY have to make a turn into the wind, once you get to your chosen landing site. A tailwind on landing off airport can...

First, look right under you. THEN, if nothing there, look VERY close to the plane. Do you KNOW what the wind is at altitude? Do you know what...

Ah, scenic Beaver on the Yukon. Spent many nights there winter. Spring and summer, on moose projects. Really nice folks there. But, does get a bit...

What, you don’t like the way he flys? MTV