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For those of you that suffer from SAD – Seasonally Affected Disorder – I can relate. I don’t know if that is what I have, but I generally hate the month of February every year. I find myself going to … Continue reading →

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It’s Saturday Feb 9th and the weather cooperated for this second attempt to finish up the project with Matt. We are ending on a good note and Matt is a trusted and valued friend and expert. There is no doubt … Continue reading →

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I flew into Vermont and then did the leg into Montreal with Ben in the morning. The view was spectacular, as it always is when you can see anything at all. Click on the picture and the runway will show … Continue reading →

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Aspen Battery:  The emergency backup battery in the Aspen PFD must be replaced every 3 years for it to remain airworthy. Even though I had asked, and reminded them, the shop missed it and I had to go back today … Continue reading →

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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 →

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 →

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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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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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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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 →