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Basically what I was going for is the FAA will allow the lien whether it’s right or not. They don’t check it’s validity- like you said, they don’t really care. -Don

Challenge it and have them provide proof. If they did the work, pay them. In the future, give them written notice you must approve all work in writing. Be aware they can still file a lien on your plane if you don’t pay. The FAA takes the shop’s side... If you contest and they file a lien, let the FAA know you’re contesting charges. -Don

Just spoke to David -- looks like the FAA in the region is not ready to do field approvals (Wuhan virus) so the new Sabremech cowling will have to wait. Since David and I want to get the plane ready, we agreed to go with the existing Sabremech cowling and do the new one when the FAA is ready. I can fly the plane up to David at that point and have it done -- if things 'align' ;o) David and I adjusted the price of the plane accordingly so that works out fine for me. Mag install is going well -- David believes he'll get it finished on Wednesday of this week. -Don

With the portable blow up option ;op -Don

David was able to confirm gear allows adjustment from Surefly! So no need to get an updated gear from them. I believe this is now 'standard' with the Surefly... -Don

Yes but to have a backup left if I should need it in a pinch.. Shower of sparks will still be around (disabled of course) or, I could just sell it.. It's just an extra mag ;o) -Don

Exhaust is on! Left mag update to SureFly going on! Now I'll have a spare! -Don

David said he has a friend with that setup — sent a pic of it. Looks like a good compromise... -Don

This was a very interesting part of past ISS missions and having a way to navigate space without references to/from Earth - Pulsar Navigation (Space version of GPSS) https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-00478-8 -Don

Waiting!

Not to mention I hope to have mine this month too ;o) -Don

I’m already doing my part ;o). Flying next Friday ;o) have to see if my business schedule leaves enough time for this month ;o) -Don

David was able to install the GDL 82 (for ADS-B): And the Oil Cooler relocation bracket: A very different location for the cooler! There will be some fun testing that out too! -Don

I was lucky enough to get them at the used book store for $50 — all 7 Abe books still has them... -Don

It was the big scare, I literally could not breath. It came to a head on a business trip to Irvine. When I got back saw the Dr. - said watch out for pulmonary embolism -any kind of breathtaking or weakness go straight to ER. 2 weeks later boom, woke up - was unable to walk or breath - wife rushed me to ER. The ER Dr. said if I waited much longer, I would have been gone in 6 months to a year. So yeah, I’m takin’ it seriously for sure now. Everyday is a gift. ;o) That made me get off my butt to get current again and get my medical — wasted too many years running my business and working all the time... -Don

Thanks for asking! I’m back up to almost 5 miles and have my 3 class medical too. Entresto is a miracle drug. With hard work I’m near 50% EF now - took almost a year and a half but, I’m able to do more. Not there yet for the 10 milers but I’m able to do close to 5’s more often (but not as fast as I used to ;o) Cardiac rehab was a huge help... other ‘gene’ pool hits I’m still overcoming but at least I’m active again and can fly solo... I’ve always admired folks who fought back and would not let life’s ‘challenges‘ stop them... the ‘true’ human spirit if you will — kick, scream, and fight those challenges until there is nothing left ;o) -Don

My heart failure was genetics - with 20% EF when it happened. I'm nowhere near the level those folks are (health wise) but I was doing 5 to 10 mile speed walks a day before the failure started to creep up on me. I can sympathize.. No blockage, pressure great, took them 3 days before the cardiac mri showed the EF ratio. Those folks look like the perfect picture of health too... -Don

All 4 on my IPad... good stuff... -Don

Hicks Texas (T67) has an F for rent (Zulu Aviation), just West of KAFW (Alliance) and North West of KFTW (Ft. Worth Meacham). I’ve been renting it. Nicely equipped (GNS 430W) -Don

That is a hold in leu of procedure turn - it is a mandatory if you have nothing saying NoPT. ATC will expect you to fly the hold in leu with either a tear drop, parallel, or direct entry depending on heading... Edit: looking at the plate, their is a sector that says NoPT - basically a direct entry -Don

David sent me more pics -- Wheel well liners! Test run! Progress coming along! -Don

That’s a David question ;o). He just sent the pic to me. Looks new to me too! -Don

Muffer done! Dawley did the OH for me since the flame tubes were getting to a point where I would need to do that -- so I asked David to just get it done... -Don

Ouch... -Don

Denton (KDTO), In The Pattern, has a Jarabu LSA, and they have Instructor’s. -Don