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Jan 29, 2019 – Addressing Squawks

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Posted on January 29, 2019 by fdorrin

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The morning departure from Wilmington was made just as the sun was coming up. I love starting my morning like this – cruising along at over 200mph not more than 2000′ over the ground. Engines were super smooth, sounds were … Continue reading →

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Jan 28, 2019 – Lancaster Avionics

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Posted on January 28, 2019 by fdorrin

It was dark and cold when I pulled N833DF out of the hangar this morning. I really don’t like winter much at all. My pre-heaters are working perfectly. Wam cabin for sure, and warm engines for the start. I took … Continue reading →

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Jan 27, 2019 – Automated Approach Practice

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Posted on January 28, 2019 by fdorrin

Ok – so I’m at the 15 hour mark, but don’t see any harm in checking out how the autopilot is working.  I performed a detailed preflight this morning and launched for KGED from Wilmington. Weather was severe clear, but … Continue reading →

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Jan 26, 2019 – Cross Country Flight to North Carolina

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Posted on January 28, 2019 by fdorrin

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I am realizing how much I’m going to enjoy having a large and nicely equipped hangar right near my home and work. Having a nicely equipped airplane inside that hangar is an indescribable bonus! Mystery Vibration: You remember that vibration … Continue reading →

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Jan 25, 2019 – Test Flight #6 & Pre-Heat Report

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Posted on January 25, 2019 by fdorrin

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Report on the new Twin Hornet pre-heat system before the latest test flight is positive. Weather over the last three days has gone from bitter cold low 20’s to mid 40’s yesterday to mid 30’s today. The wind has been … Continue reading →

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Jan 22, 2019 – PreHeat is here; and so is the cold!

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Posted on January 22, 2019 by fdorrin

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I’m not flying today. I have a sim session starting this morning at 11am, and that won’t leave me enough time to do a daylight flight and put the airplane away without rushing. I’m still limiting myself to day VFR … Continue reading →

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Jan 17, 2019 – Test Flight #5 Williamsburg

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Posted on January 20, 2019 by fdorrin

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I’m feeling much better about things this dreary winter, with my two languishing projects behind me. Last year with the airplane and deck projects both struggling, I’d about had it with project work. Thank God those projects both came to … Continue reading →

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Jan 16, 2019 – No Flying Today

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Posted on January 16, 2019 by fdorrin

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I loaded my little Toro snowblower into the CRV and drove over to the hangar around 10am this morning. I also brought along the gas can to fuel up the PowerTow, and the new Harbor Freight moving blankets that I … Continue reading →

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Jan 16, 2019 – I need to Fly this afternoon!

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Posted on January 16, 2019 by fdorrin

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I am looking for a way to drop my airplane off in Lancaster on the 27th or 28th of January. If anyone is available to offer a short flight home from KLNS to KILG I’d appreciate it. Not expecting success … Continue reading →

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Jan 11, 2019 – Test Flight #3

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Posted on January 12, 2019 by fdorrin

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Paint Repairs: I flew up to Smoketown the other day and met with Kendall at Lancaster Aero. He backed me up and gave me a great price to repair the damage to my new paint that was caused by all … Continue reading →

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