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A paved runway....is how long? A Husky, even on floats, should be airborne in what..seven hundred feet? One thing I’ve ALWAYS done on amphibs: ...

And that’s a guy who’s setting himself up for....what? It becomes a “nothing call” on wheels, and if you play that game sooner or later, you’ll get...

As the others implied, full left rudder, stick forward and BLASTS of power. Of course if you hold that power in, your skis may dig in. So quick...

You were certainly blessed to train with Tom....what a class act! And, stories!!! I miss him! MTV

Absolutely on your last statement, but it's not stupidity and it's not arrogance. Frankly, I think all the bells, whistles, bitching Bettys,...

100%...... Mtv

I don't think no steering would be all that bad on a Cub, IF you could add a locking device to the TW. Most of the big ag planes have no tailwheel...

Discussions of survival always remind me of a story Tom Wardleigh told about his early fifties Alaska experience: Tom came to work as the “new guy”...

Yep, and the cost of insurance on amphibs just went up again....Ca-Ching! Won’t be long before nobody will be able to afford to insure an amphibious...

In that place and situation, I’d rather use an In Reach or SPOT, but I sure wouldn’t hesitate to put out a call in the blind on 121.5. Get me and my...

All 150 hp Super Cubs increase GW to 1760 when installed on floats. MTV

I can't think of a tougher insurance environment, except maybe warbirds, than amphibious floats. The accident rate on those floats, regardless of...

Likely a school program? I ran one of those for seven years, not that big, but.....Students, and especially flight instructors are the WORST enemy...

What floats are those? Not Wips....and what do they weigh? MTV

You’d likely have to fabricate a single light “bucket” to hold the lights, since I think all the Pipers had the two light mounts. At least some...

Memory fades, but comes back in very short bursts..... One of the things I recall about talking to Bob at BLR about the strakes was the turbulence...

"Electronic bar fight"....I like it! Good descriptor in this day and age of lockdowns. Husker77, please forgive me if I came on too strong. I...

It’s not the insurance industry or attorneys that have “ruined GA”, it’s pilots with an attitude like yours. I can’t tell you how many beautiful...

What’s the empty weight? MTV

Yes, if you think you know something about survival, read that book! it is an amazing survival story ! MTV

MN Flyer magazine 12 2020: The Holiday Season is a time to reflect on the past and to take time to put things into perspective, and to celebrate...

I don't know, Glenn, but it is surely possible. Tom is very methodical and thorough. The fact that there were no noticeable "exhaust stains" near...

Wow! Now, THAT’s an exhaust leak! Good catch, Randy! Those can get ugly, as in fire. And, good on the mechanic for trusting you to continue...

Good advice that ^^^ . MTV

You don’t need those for Cafe 191, Brandon..... MTV

What these guys ^^^ said. IF that is indeed an 84 inch prop, it’s not legal, unless someone found that long a prop and got it field approved. ...

Simple answer to that last question: Don’t, this is specifically why Wipaire spent a LOT of money and time developing their 2000 pound gross weight...

Thanks for this note. I assume this explanation also applies for why the back seat is relatively cold. I modified a blanket that extends from the...