FlyingDude

I'm already halfway through the paperback book. I highly recommend it.

How is that even possible? Sounds scary.

How long does your preflight take anyway? 5 minutes, 15 minutes? I spend the most time on the "fluids" item per my checklist (fuel level and sample, oil level, tire inflation). The rest runs swiftly. I personally check these fluid items every time I leave the plane out of my sight. What if they need to put A1 in a plane whose tail number approximates yours, as in with the same numbers in which only 2 consecutive ones are swapped, so they fuel yours with A1 while you're flirting with the desk girls at the FBO? Too risky.

I'm at 2600 landings. Plenty of opportunities ahead of me to surpass you by far

I split my preflight as blocks, fluids and walkaround. For blocks, I first remove tie downs and chocks. I have 2 chocks and if I haven't removed the 2nd one, I put the only one on the walkway so that's a reminder. Then I remove pitot cover. I set it on the walkway or in my pocket where it bothers my leg: so I know where it's at. Then I remove any heater stuff and the blanket. Then I do fluids: oil, gas (level and sample), and tires. Cup and dipstick only go back in the bag after I'm done. Otherwise they sit on the walkway. When I remove the towbar, I take a picture of it in the baggage compartment. Before cranking I think of the towbar and sometimes I look at the picture for the exact reason you said: in case I got confused with the last time. After the "blocks and fluids", I do the walkaround. I go over the checklist before cranking. So far I only forgot to close the oil dipstick cover because my kids decided to start WW3 over a tablet and I got distracted. I saw it flap open after cranking, so I closed it before takeoff. Not perfect but addresses my personal shortcomings. The leave the stuff on walkway helps me with starting but not finishing tasks... YMMV

I thought we were talking about simple items that are on every checklist, which we are actually supposed to use. I didn't know that we were talking about "any" mistake in general, which is a very broad topic. Big mistakes, like forgetting to drop the gear or misinterpreting a wx chart and ending up in marginal wx beyond one's capabilities, can and do happen even to the best. However the items on this survey are simple things, all of which covered by checklists. Missing them is sloppiness. The remedy is using checklists. Not making generalist moral statements about human infallibility and modesty against grandeur, or assuming that mediocrity is normal. I try to use my checklists. I witnessed people take off with pitot covers on, fuel caps off and one guy was merrily taxiing a Cessna172 with the tow bar on and we called him on the radio. Those sights scared me and burnt into my mind. I strive to not make those mistakes. However I did miss stuff, which I caught later before taking off, but still they upset me. They happened when we flew as a family because young kids can be distracting. So I taught my wife the preflight checks and she helps me not be sloppy. She loves to point out everything I miss and is very thorough.

What if it's the truth? I find fake modesty as unpleasant as boasting. Some people (not me) are perfectionist and they really do score that high...

Or, we should all strive to be like them. I wish I was half as good a them.

I think they're just meticulous. Not lucky.

Why would it be "boasting" if it's the truth? Furthermore, if a said person started the thread "hey, I have never made this mistake in xx hours, how about you suckers?" then yea, that would be boasting. Here, the post is asking the question and a very applicable answer is missing. I'm still novice at 1700hrs so I choose the yet other option: "decline to answer" But I got curious and did check with 2 pilots, 11k and 12k hours each, almost all of them in GA, both about 8k+ hrs dual given, and both answered "nothing". Evil eye caused by jealousy is not karma, btw...

Ok

Why isn't there a "Nothing" box?

It'll reduce your payload for sure. But it may be worth it, if you're going to fly 10k+ feet all the time.

@midlifeflyeryea, I did. I exchanged emails with Lori, the late Sparky's daughter who handles sales now. She said that the CD has been discontinued for quite a while I was and am willing to pay used or new price for the CD...

Hi, I just bought this book in paperback. But it's big and heavy. I was hoping to find the CD version for easier portability, but it's no longer available. Anyone have one they want to get rid of? Thank you.

How do you guarantee this, for example, for a push rod, without having the factory blueprints?

Is OPP allowed when PMA parts are available? Asking for a friend.

Yes, I do dynamic balancing (as an a&p) and every single one of my customers said they could feel the difference.

Rudy overhauled mine in 1 week. Add shipping time on both ends.

I have a generator regulator if you're still looking.

Most of the time. Not always. Especially when fueling at locations with not so much traffic.

Hi all, Does anyone use a portable screening mesh while fueling their tanks? Fine, washable mesh that will withstand the pressure from the nozzle. If none is available on the market, I'll build my own... Thanks

Maybe the wrong thread but let me try. I'm planning on taking one or both of my kids to watch the fireworks. What's a good spot to sit down and watch the show? Must one set chairs, mats to save a spot? Also, how much of a pita would it be to land at Osh and go to parking only to leave early next morning? I heard people recommend 1-2 hrs for landing and parking... The same for departure. Is that accurate?

I have a coffee grinder if you don't want to spend big bucks.

No. I have the measurements for my 1967 m20e. Not exactly the same as your plane I assume.