HopePilot

Many thanks David.

That's downright tempting (if I had the money). No avionics shops (or prospective customers) here at Burbank though... Were you happy with Able? I'm always looking for places to take the plane. Do you have a place for oil changes in our area? I'm not happy with my mechanic.

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My dad was in WWII and strafed twice (once by the Allies and once by the Axis), before being injured by a "buzz bomb." On the last day of the war he saw his first jet, an Me-262. We used to go to a lot of air shows, but pilots seemed very exotic. Karen and I have been to Alaska three times and we have always taken flight seeing tours in single engine GA planes. One time, while staying in an Alaskan bush pilot community (Talkeetna), we took a particularly amazing flight through the Alaskan Range to see Mt. Mckinley. The pilot who took us on this amazing journey was very young, and just an average sort of fellow. I though, "If this guy can do it...I bet I could too!" One day, several years later, a fever came over me for no particular reason. I started looking into whether it was worth it to fly, but it didn't seem like a rational decision. I had figured out how much it actually costs, and that I wouldn't be getting there much faster in the types of planes I would probably be flying (i.e. Cessna 172). Still, I couldn't shake the disease. Then, one day, even as I was weighing all these matters, I was called into a friend's office to meet a space shuttle astronaut, Commander Herrington (this was before I became a teacher). He spent a great deal of his time, telling me what it was like to be in the shuttle, what re-entry was like, and about being the first Native American astronaut. I shyly told him I was thinking about taking flying lessons. A profound change came over his demeanor. With a wistful look he told me how much he loved flying his small plane in Oklahoma. He signed a picture wishing me luck with my lessons. It was the "sign" I had been looking for. The next day I called a local flight school. When an astronaut taps you to fly, you pick up the baton and run. In an odd twist of fate, Karen was urged to start flying lessons by Wally Funk, who could have been the first woman in space, except for an unfortunate turn of history, but that's another story...

"Think they'll make a training video on how to surrender to police?" Martha: "John, do you think they pulled us over for speeding? John: "Not likely..." Martha: "Why's that John?" John: "We're in a Cessna!"

Great plane for 1.5 people, so I'd only consider it if you're pregnant...

Awesome! Congrats! What did you use? A 172?

What about the new Teledyne Alphabeam LED light? Haven't seen any reviews, but it's supposed to be an easy drop-in. Anyone seen it yet?

Jolie may never live that email down. FYI: Posted a pic from the Camarillo Airshow in my photo gallery.

I think my gps database must be faulty. I keep trying to enter "Lake Taco Municipal Airport" and...nothing! I'll land somewhere nearby and ask for directions (wearing a Mooney Ambassadors t-shirt). See y'all soon.

For the first time ever, here's Vickey's beauty secrets (not even available on the Red Board): Aero-Magnolia Aeroglaze Drywash, for general cleaning. AirGlare (Polish/Seal), but I'm going to try Prime: Strong and see if I get better results. NeverDull for polished spinner. Oxford Windshield Gel, for cleaning the windows. Wash Wax Degreaser (for belly). Microfiber towels for everything. I'm looking for tips on how/what to use to clean the propeller itself?

Had a great time today. We were the only Mooney on display, but we represented. The light must have been just right or something, because the plane looked better than usual. Among the highlights, Clay Lacy came by and declared the plane, "really nice." Si Roben, who you might remember as the pilot flying the yellow cub in One-Six-Right (he is opening the hangar at the beginning), came by to admire her and voice his approval. Great show for a fly-in next year.

Well, unfortunately I won't be going. I have to work, but also I wouldn't really want to land on the dry lake bed. It's a combo of not wanting to get dust in every nook and cranny, but also because, being from the general area, it doesn't really seem like landing at Edwards. I guess it's technically on property, but it's really closer to Rosamond (which has better food). I've been to Edwards itself, so I'm really looking for the experience of landing on the runway.

"Also, HopePilot, I think the changes Victoria has gone through are truly enhancing to her already beautiful appearance." People are probably wondering now if her recent surgery involved more than the addition of speed brakes...

Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that after many years (especially on the Red Board), 16L Pilot is no more. I will hence forth be known as "Hope Pilot" ('cause, like...I fly out of Bob Hope airport). Also, the 201 well known as "Victor" is now officially "Victoria" or "Vickey" (for short). She has been going through some "changes," but anyone who talks about my plane's personal identity issues, in a derogatory manner, will have to answer to me. I think that about settles it. The Pilot Formerly Known As 16LPilot.

Okay, we'll give you guys a call. It looks like we will be displaying our plane (to get better parking)

Should we get together for lunch and then go beat up Bonanza owners?

The parking situation being what it is, maybe it's better to display...

Anyone going? The only bad part is you can't fly out until after 5 p.m. http://www.wingsovercamarillo.com/pilot_information.html

Still wanting to change my name. A little help here?

There are actually people who go to Chick-fil-a and go, "meh." I don't know, maybe they didn't use the Chick-fil-a sauce (fyi: order the chicken strips with fil-a sauce and a shake [the sandwich bread only hides the flavor]). The world is full of people who don't get it.

I've been leaning for 1300 (shortly after takeoff), but I think I'm too rich...

Hello, Sorry to start a thread not dealing in bodily functions, but I was wondering what EGT number people are leaning for in the climb (i.e. that would work out to 100 degrees rich)?

Out of curiosity, let's say I wanted to exchange my KI525 to get an Aspen. What would I be likely to get?

Credit card.