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Carl S

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  1. We went over this subject a bit at the MAPA PPP in Chattanooga last weekend. It was an interesting part of the course and checking the mounting nuts is something I am adding to my list of things to do at oil changes. I am considering locknuts also. 

    It is my understanding that all rebuilds done by Lycoming will be converted to the dual mag case.

  2. Yet another picture of an iPad mini with yoke setup. I just got this set up in the last couple of weeks. My onlyest problem with this setup is that the glare from outside light makes the iPad almost unusable.

    I'll be experimenting with glare shields to remedy that. However, the mount itself is no problem seems to work well.

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  3. In researching an LLC here in Texas, it looks like a registered agent (ra) may be the way to go as far as a business address and point of contact. Anyone in the DFW area have experience with and reccomendations for an ra contact? I'd like to interview a few to get a feel for how they handle business. Someone earlier mentioned using an attorney as the ra. The point made sounds good but how necessary would this be?

  4. When I was young and invincible had a Long EZ and flew it VFR around the western desert regions (mostly) avoiding places where I'd hit anyone or anything. I went for a number of years without insurance on the premise that an accident that broke something that was repairable, I could repair for about the cost of a years premium.  If it wasn't repairable then I was probably beyond caring. Well it worked for me and gave me plenty of "retract" time.

     

    Stepping into the Mooney after that was not a problem. Too, first year's insurance wasn't too bad. It has gone down in the last three renewals but I think the retract hours, even though they were not complex hours helped. It also gave me experience in a fast airframe that does not like to slow down and will float a mile if approach speeds are high. (Sound familiar?)  On the other hand, the EZ is simple to fly, gives a great view of the world, and a nice one can be had cheap.  Get in good with an experienced mechanic at a local EAA club and you will learn lots about maintainence too.  

     

    Then again, most life insurance policies don't cover experimental aircraft and if you have family then stepping straight into a well maintained Mooney after you get your PPL is also a good option.  You might check to see if you can find or form a partnership.

     

    While I am rambling, two other things I suggest to new pilots are to check into getting emergency manuver training (can usually be done with a tailwheel checkout at the same time) and get a glider rating.

  5. Lela sent me the “HOMECOMING &AL MOONEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION” registration form and said that I could upload that here. I'm not sure if including it inline in a reply, or uploading it as a document would be best. 

     

    My wife has also given me a pass but expressed an interest in NOT going herself. I'll be staying at the "Inn of the Hills" and have booked the 10th and 11th.

     

    Carl

     

     

    Let me start it off... I just got a kitchen pass to go so I got a good flight package from Delta for $312 round trip. My Mooney gas one way would be right at 300. Plus I'd need a co-pilot so it just does not make sense.
    Next is to select a hotel ...
    I was there 2 years (or was it 3) ago and am looking forward to this April.

    BILL

     

    2014 Kerrville guest registration convention.doc

  6. Only 5 of the 10 committed have actually placed their orders so far.  Please don't leave the 5 out in the cold with the group purchase thing.  FYI, the Huskey group has also purchased 2.

     

    Is is first paid, first served?  I might be interested in a slot but need to check with my IA first.

  7. I hadn't noticed the spelling - I thought I was going to read about a Bonanza crash.

     

    But wow - poor guy - two crashes in the same airplane in the same day.  I hope he took the bus home instead of trying a third time.

    Looks like he may have cracked or bent his spar.  My guess is that it is going to be trucked out - which is something I would have considered in the first place.

  8. I am starting to plan on attending one of the MAPA Safety Foundation's Pilot Proficiency Programs this year.  Tucson in April would be nice and let me visit my Alma Mater. However it is out as my wife has a convention in San Diego the same week. June in Denver looks pretty good but I have family in Fredericksburg VA, so Roanoke also looks interesting.

     

    Who else is planning on going this year and to which venue(s)?

    2014 PPP's

    Melbourne, FL - Feb 14-16
    Tucson, AZ - Apr 25-27
    Denver, CO - Jun 27-29
    Roanoke, VA - Sep 5-7
    Branson, MO - Oct 10-12

     

     

    --Carl

  9. I flew my first mission just before the Christmas holiday.  Richard was quite vociferous at first but settled right down as soon as the wheels came off the ground and he didn't bark again throughout the flight and transfer. My Dobie size crate would not fit in the Mooney so I wound up just placing him in the aggage hold and in spite of my worry that worked just fine.

     

    He went from here in TX through multiple legs and eventually got to Oregon where, I understand, his new human is working with him in scent training. (Not sure if it's for interdiction or S&R).

     

    Carl

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