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  1. MikeOH
    I'm typically not one for 'overkill' solutions, but I'd NEVER trust that engine again, even after a complete overhaul. I can't imagine the over stress placed on EVERYTHING, engine cases included.
  2. MikeOH
    Thanks! So, looks like about a 25% 'penalty' for age.
  3. MikeOH
    @brad Do you have the website link for the Mayan Palace you stayed at? My Google search found $2,170 per night!
  4. MikeOH
    I'm coming up on 65, myself. Just curious how much age is actually penalizing us 'seasoned' pilots versus 'prime' (I figured 45 ) It wouldn't bother me so much if there was actuarial data that demonstrated age was a factor in claims. But I've never seen anything published that proves that.
  5. MikeOH
    If ALL other things considered the same as @Danb's, what would the premium be for a pilot, say, 45 years old?
  6. MikeOH
    Not a good idea. The inks used are completely different. Also realize that surface printed silkscreen will wear off. That can be ameliorated with a sprayed clear coat. Still inferior to etch and fill. Another option is 1 1/2 color anodize.
  7. MikeOH
    BS My KT76A died a couple of years into ownership. I found one on eBay for $125 and had my A&P swap it and the got the cert. Total cost was $300. Still working fine 5 years later. I already had a TailBeacon for ADSB-out and a Scout for in. No way spending multiple AMUs would have been a “better idea”!
  8. MikeOH
    You should just ask them if it looks like it’s been repaired before. JMO
  9. MikeOH
    Good observation. Looks like all kinds of build-up of some material other than thin aluminum skin.
  10. MikeOH
    Isn’t that the new 2 1/2 blade STC for those that can’t decide between 2 and 3 blades? I understand they’re not quite as smooth, however
  11. MikeOH
    While I'm not sure if it is still the case, when I purchased my iPad 10.5" Pro many years back, I had to buy it with cellular capability or I did NOT get GPS! I've never activated cellular service. And, oddly, it had some kind of built in eSIM which is now disabled after one of the iOS updates! Now I would need to purchase a SIM card if I want to have cellular.
  12. MikeOH
    Thanks. Silly me, I thought that's what an appeal was for: to contest the outcome. Or, is that what happens after the 'final' ruling? What a mess!
  13. MikeOH
    WTH?? So yesterday's 'ruling' wasn't a ruling? Only in LA LA LAwyer land...what was the point? Another two weeks of 'sweating it out', I guess. I am glad to hear the judge is concerned with the 'process' for the STC in this case. Never seemed proper to me; who ever heard of a blanket STC for ALL models of anything (except helicopters)???
  14. MikeOH
    WOW! That seems a total hassle and, frankly, really lame
  15. MikeOH
    WHEW! Big sigh of (temporary) relief from this Kalifornia pilot. I found it fascinating that his justifications did NOT even touch upon damage or safety concerns despite the filed briefs covering those issues. I am concerned whether his reasoning on what 'commercially available' really means will hold up on appeal (basically the argument that the CEH attorneys brought). I.e. that they are correct that precedent (case law) does not allow for 'feasibility'. Time (hopefully, a lot of it) will tell. But the land developers are going to have to build elsewhere for a while longer
  16. MikeOH
    I'd have to double check the STC for my STEC-30 but I believe it is registration/serial-number specific to my M20F. So, yes, to be legal you'd have to pay for the re-certification, I'm afraid.
  17. MikeOH
    Given the wording in the logbook, wouldn’t that be sufficient ‘in writing’ evidence?
  18. MikeOH
    Yikes! I see what you mean. That was not a proper etch and fill by any means. Also, engraving is not the same thing as etch and fill which is the most expensive method.
  19. MikeOH
    I've been an AOPA member since 1978 and I am considering non-renewal, as well. I've always taken the view that my money is going to a PAC that supports MY best interests. NOT taking a stand is NOT going to cut it; they appear to be trying to 'walk a line'...NOT acceptable.
  20. MikeOH
    Always have an out; even on a CAVU day for a $200 burger; the airport may unexpectedly close. It's happened to me; guy geared up on the only runway just before we arrived. Extra time is one of the best 'outs' available; carry plenty of fuel
  21. MikeOH
    Has AOPA actually endorsed it???
  22. MikeOH
    Not to worry; Aaviationist is just the local curmudgeon. Don't pay him any attention
  23. MikeOH
    You may have more resolution with silk screening, but nothing is going to beat etch and fill on an anodized panel for longevity.
  24. MikeOH
    Glad to see that GAMA is taking a stand. Where the heck is AOPA?
  25. MikeOH
    Yeah, they are shockingly tiny, IMHO.
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