It is difficult to correlate myriad opinions, all of which you trust, when they disagree vehemently. Overhauling Engines: As you know from my previous writings, I have been running down a vibration problem in the engines that is annoying. It … Continue reading →

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I’ve been experiencing vibration from my engines dating back to 2015, just before the long downtime to deal with the gear bulkhead issue. I first became aware of it when the GoPro that was suspended from the ceiling could no … Continue reading →

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Synopsis: Deferred camera work; Autopilot repairs yield some unexpected benefits; and Inadequate flows cause holding troubles. Suck it up, buttercup:  The weather lately has been hot and humid, with constant cloud cover and the perpetual chance for thunderstorms. It hasn’t stopped … Continue reading →

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You already know I didn’t fly to Canada, but you didn’t know I had a friend, Mike, coming to town for his Flight Review the very next day I was to go. Mike hadn’t flown for a few years since … Continue reading →

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Please Note: The events I describe may not all be in the correct order, and the details not exactly as described. That is what happens when time marches on and only memory is relied on. For example, there may have … Continue reading →

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Here is only the details I’ll need. The trip is jeopardy at the moment. I’m having trouble connecting with CBP for re-entry into the US. Just thought to check the operating hours here and Wilmington, and they require that I … Continue reading →

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NOPE – NOT GONNA HAPPEN TODAY: I called Mitch and told him I could be out there by 10:30, from the looks of the weather. He told me that at the time it was raining hard out there (I knew … Continue reading →

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Very sorry folks. I’m embarrassed that somehow a number bullet format got all over this very important post.  Cleaning it up as we speak. Go figure that this would be the one that drew several great ideas and positive feedback. … Continue reading →

Retraining last week: I had intended to do an entire blog around a client I had last week. He had failed his check-ride while I was on vacation and I had the opportunity to re-train him and get him through … Continue reading →

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Returning from vacation, the most pressing issue on my mind was mulling over my options and deciding what to do with my current avocation. Read the previous blog if you don’t recall which options I had developed for myself, but … Continue reading →