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I always flew YOUR airplanes with the utmost care....right up till I didn't. MTV

I wouldn't broadcast that you're not paying federal taxes to the IRS....Just sayin..... MTV

The “apply carb heat every twenty minutes” that Nunavut mentioned is something you learn when flying in very damp, cool climates. When I started...

How about “stressed items”, like landing gear, axles, tailwheel attach, wing structures, tail, etc, etc. “Wear items” are relatively easy, but I’d...

I agree, but recommend removing carb heat just prior to landing, but not for the reason Denny noted. Rather, if I need to go around, I want full...

Glad I didn’t read that last before I operated a 1320 equipped J-3 on Kodiak. Sailing power on worked for me. At the same time, I was working a...

Actually, over 60 K is above most of the atmosphere. I doubt winds are high. a bit lower, yes. MTV

Well, at least one F-22 and driver now have one “Confirmed Balloon Kill”. I hope that’s stenciled on the canopy rail by now….. MTV

Yeah, that thought occurred to me as well.....all our high powered radars didn't notice the thing till it was well inland? If they noted it before...

Not a recip, whole different world there, and BTW, that's a great way to "De-FOD" your hangar. MTV

Frankly, reversing props on reciprocating engines have limited utility, even on floats. MTV

Hooooo, Boy....next we'll get into "Hole Flow Theory". :roll: MTV

And, something to consider if you're going on floats: Wipaire's IO-550 conversion allows a gross weight increase to 3800 pounds on their floats........

If you think all that is bad, try asking for a quote on floats..... MTV

Lake Hood parking has some interesting long term effects on floats. Not sure if anyone has figured that out. MTV

Check the STC, the ones I’ve seen specify smaller tires. Might be able to field approve, but if specified? MTV

For those not familiar with one or the other of these guys, on the left is JJ Frey, on the right is Mr Super Cub, F. Atlee Dodge. Talk about a...

You may have a hard time getting to 100 oil temp on a cool day.....or at least a very long ground wait. Ground runs are NOT very good for airplanes....

Its called herd mentality, Steve. And, you’re right….it’s not a good thing. But, I’m betting the guy in a “SCORPION Task Force” who says “stop...

I sure wouldn’t start a cold soaked engine at 10 degrees, and even 20 it would have to ugly consequences otherwise. My policy is below 30, I...

This points to the standard answer when comparing different types: Itdepends on what yo want to do with it. Mission is everything. MTV

Yesterday Bozeman was fifty degrees colder than Fairbanks, AK. Go figure. MTV

I’ve flown a Super Cub home with a broken tie wire. Not a huge deal, really. He could easily have broken something in the float rigging with that...

A float brace wire wasn't what that "caused" that accident. May have happened during the course of that process, but not what caused it. Once...

EZ Heat glues to the oil pan. Buy an insulated engine cover, plug in the night before, good to go in the AM, full engine heated. Or, buy one of...

Woke up to -18 or so, -10 now, just got done 3 miles with the pup. Nice spring weather! MTV

Simple answer to that last question: NO. Ive owned both at various times, and they are both great airplanes, no doubt. But, for utility, useful...

This is being heard in Federal court. So, maybe we should cut the Troopers a little slack...... And, by the way, in this case, it's obvious they...

Steve Harvey in Kodiak likely has more time in Widgeons than anyone in history. He’s been flying “Grumman 481” in air taxi for many decades…..in...

Good catch on the flaps.....I never even looked at them.....I just assume that everyone uses flaps for takeoff on water. One of my favorites...