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I used to have copy of the article, but I think it may have disappeared in one of my moves. It was written by Jim Rearden. MTV

The reference to a Garand has been around forever. Obviously the gun they used was something else. I once asked the pilot about the BAR, and he...

i knew the fellow with the rifle mounted on the roof of a Super Cub. He flew Mustangs in WW II. The Cub had a sliding hatch in the skylight that...

There have been medevacs I'm aware of where the injured person had survivable (but uncomfortable) injuries, but was killed in the ensuing medevac...

His location is shown as Austria. I’m not sure he needs to worry about the FAA. MTV

I wouldn't want to own one of those outfits and have to pay next year's insurance bill either..... Terrible deals, when these folks are sincerely...

Sounds like an interesting project. What type aircraft, a European built type? I can't answer the first couple of questions, but the rear...

For the price of two of these things, you could buy a 7 inch Dynon PFD and have change. And a display old eyes can actually see. MTV

P-2V had a heater on the relief tube. Placard next to relief tube said something like “Depress relief tube heat switch for ten seconds prior to...

They're big moose eaters. We wanted to know more about the population and dynamics. Easiest way to change a collar is in the den. We had these...

Using a painter's extendable pole with a syringe on the end to immobilize a momma black bear in her winter den. Mom is wide awake, by the way. ...

Oh, believe me, the antics that go on in the name of wildlife and fisheries management are far stranger than fiction. MTV

Beavers never give up, and they never seem to get discouraged. Blow their dam to kingdom come, and they’ll rebuild bigger and better and soon. the...

Glenn, My first full time job as a wildlife biologist involved, among other things, duties as a beaver dam de-constructor in SE Idaho. It seems...

yep, thanks Steve. The link worked for me, but I keep getting reminded I’m not the center of the universe. :lol: MTV

Frankly, this doesn’t surprise me at all. Have I mentioned how screwed up this program is? MTV

First, OSH does not lie in “Rule Airspace”, so not required there. Second, in previous years, the Airventure Notam required all transponders OFF...

Not if ATC decides they’re busy. ATC still has to agree. MTV

Pete, Thats what I was going to say, HEAVY and big floats for a Cub. Id put them on the market, they’re one of the few float models approved...

Because it's an FAA system???? Sorry, Dan, couldn't resist.... MTV

One of the problems with compasses in aircraft is that an airframe actually becomes more magnetized as it moves through the air. Friction is a...

I never blocked any inlets after that first winter with the Cessna kit on a 185, which was a uniquely bad idea. No cabin heat, no defrost, and you...

Bob, Take a look at SAFE flight instructor insurance. Not sure what their rates would be for CFI insurance for you, but worth a look. MTV

These things work great, and come in a variety of sizes: ...

Who said a SIRS panel mounted compass was going to work? If you don’t understand even a bit about magnetism, of course you won’t be successful...

The only instance where I suggest landing an airplane "off trim", meaning that some back or forward pressure is required, is when someone first...

if you ever have to go through a mountain range, with clouds at night with no GPS it is very nice to understand whatyour head in his.[/QUOTE ...