Brandontwalker

My guy quoted me $12,500 all in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My second response was received today. He will keep my concerns in mind. Lol. Don't effin commit to any position.

Sorry for the delayed response. I did have an IFR reservation. However, as it turned out, I had a 240 mile detour around weather and missed my slot. I ended up landing around 30 miles south of Chicago (Bult Field), grabbed some lunch at a local diner, gassed up and regrouped. Oshkosh went MVFR after lunch. We were able to grab a last minute slot and file IFR into Dodge County, which is just South of RIPON. Flew the approach into Dodge and broke out at 2000 ft. IFR cancellation in air and straight on to RIPON under the deck. It was an adventure.

This morning was a first for me. I checked the weather and it is expected to be low IFR for most of the morning tomorrow through early afternoon. My first thought was, I think this just made my arrival into Oshkosh a bit easier. Never before have I seen low IFR and had this thought. However, I remain hopeful for at least 1,000 ft ceilings on arrival tomorrow.

I believe I recall reading that those are not allowed. Maybe not recommended. Or maybe I'm just making crap up. I can't remember. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

None taken. We will see how it does on Saturday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Putting the training wheels back on would get an insurance discount! And probably make it slower than a Cirrus - yuck

Thanks for the insight Dr. Buzzkill... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

All materials were purchased on amazon. The base started as a 3/8" thick aluminum bar. I was able to cut 4 tie down bases from one bar. A metal cutting band saw makes short work of it. The loops are just u bolts. I over drilled the bottom of the tie downs to allow the nuts to recess a bit and ground off as much as possible. The stakes are 12" aluminum tent stakes. The completed bases were powder coated for aesthetics and durability. Ropes are a high strength paracord and have a carabiner with self arrest for rope tightening on the airplane end. I was fortunate that the aluminum bar had enough material for 4 bases. If you are a perfectionist and drill precise holes for the stakes, they all meet in the center and will not drive in to the ground. They have to be slightly offset. The kit was designed to save weight. Bag, tie downs, ropes/carabiners, stakes and aluminum hammer weigh in at 2.3 lbs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After fighting with my factory visors, I may be game too. What do the Lasar visors look like? What was the cost? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have a 1977 J. I like the ram air. It gives you a free boost of around 3/4" of MP. Every little bit makes a difference. The maintenance is minimal and generally involves a new seal every 5-7 years (or more). Jose' is correct though, remember to close it in the clouds and at lower altitudes. I generally close mine prior to arriving at pattern altitude, or sooner if I see bugs smashing on the wind screen.

Glad you now have a proper fix in place. I had an electrical failure two years ago. Mine was in VMC, but on a moonless night. As a result, I now restrict my night flying to around 100nm, or less, from home. May be silly, but flying with just an ipad for navigation and the flashlight on an iPhone to illuminate the panel is a real gut check. I also had to figure out how to activate the runway lights. I was sure glad to have some old tech on board at the time so I could select the frequency on the manual dials of the KX170b. I then moved the landing gear selector to the down position. My thought was that it would put load on the system and prevent the failed regulator from frying everything. I then had my wife reset the buss breaker. Immediately que lights for the runway, wait for green on the gear and then pull the buss breaker. It was a no flap, no landing light landing and probably one of my best. If I was unable to que the lights, plan B was to call approach control at the neighboring Class C via cell phone and make an emergency landing where I knew I had plenty of lights and 10,000 ft of runway. Fortunately, I was able to save myself a mound of paperwork.

Mine has been great. Don't give up on it yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great! Thanks for the quick reply. I hope to effect a quick repair prior to the trip to Oshkosh.

What is this magical "adhesive helper" stuff you speak of? My 3M trim tape which holds the trim pieces in place on my new interior is beginning to pull away and make my new interior look not so new.

+1 for masking and flat black paint. Did mine a year ago and it looks good as new. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Unfortunately, I cannot. The contact has to go through the Senator's website and I did not save a copy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am in! My buddy Jim (a Grumman flyer) will be joining me.

There is a kid at EET that does great detailing work, but will not be equipped for the paint touch ups. I did the wing walk myself, but will be watching to see what you find out about touch ups as my aging lady has a few blemishes herself.

I wrote my US Senators immediately upon the heels of Pres. Trump's signing of the ATC privatization memorandum and expressed my concerns relative to the same. I received a response from one Senator, Luther Strange, today. His response, which takes the typical politician position of say nothing in as many words as possible, follows below: Dear Mr. Walker, Thank you for contacting me regarding the oversight and management systems for our national air infrastructure and the re-authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). I appreciate hearing from you on these important topics. The United States currently enjoys the safest, most reliable air transportation system in the world. From the Air Commerce Act of 1926 to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, our ability to comprehend and adapt to innovation in aviation enabled our country to become a world leader in air safety, traffic control, and technological integration. To help ensure the system remains responsive, the United States Congress must periodically reauthorize the agencies responsible for overseeing the national air system. With the current authorization set to expire in September of 2017, Congress is currently engaged in this process. Two proposals have been put forward to accomplish this, the 21st Century AIRR Act (H.R. 2997) and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (S. 1405). The bills propose reforms, reorganizations, and management innovations including ATC restructuring, fuel tax reform, and the codification of rights for airline passengers. At this time, while the relevant committees in the House and Senate have approved both pieces of legislation, they await further action in their respective chambers. As the Senate continues to evaluate S. 1405, the measure under our consideration, know that I remain committed to keeping the American aviation system the safest and most reliable in the world and that your thoughts and views will be in the forefront of my mind. Again, thank you for taking the time to express your views regarding the oversight and management systems for our national air infrastructure. Should you have any other questions, on this or any other issue, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Luther Strange United States Senator

I plan to arrive on Saturday. Send me a list of scripted Q & A's and I'm all over it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Your attempt to delve into the thoughts underlying the topic is off base. Simple fact is, I started a new company two months ago and the budget is tight. The thread was started so I can determine what this ever increasing annual is going to cost and budget for the same. Stir up drama in another post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Had this fool fooled. See where assumptions get you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

For those opposed to Privatization of ATC, there is a long road ahead before it becomes effective. Right now, it is just an Executive Order. Write your Senators, as I did on the day of the announcement, and voice your concerns. This still has to be approved by the house and senate before it becomes effective. **Edit** I propose that you approach the discussion from a safety standpoint as opposed to grumbling about potential costs. Also, this order would effectively privatize a quasi-law-enforcement branch of our government. Remember, the FAA relies upon reports from air traffic control for enforcement purposes. This is a concern unofficially shared by the FAA's legal division. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk