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What "they" are you referring to?
faa? "If you didn't have a CME 3 months ago, we will pretend you had one anyway."
your physician? "I will sign something today about your health without seeing you today." Or, "sure, I always backdate things I swear to."
Is either how you conduct your business?
Edit: sorry. That sounded harsh. But as I read your post it sounds like, "I kinda screwed up but someone else should take responsibility."
The “they” I am referring to is the FAA. A physical is a snap shot in time and by no means is it an absolute whether you’re 100% healthy at the time of that snapshot. You could have a physical today and tomorrow die of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm because the physician didn’t do an ultrasound even though you’re 65 and were a past smoker.
I would have thought since Basic Med relies on part that you as the participant have obligations under the medical self declaration, there would be some flexibility in time when the physician’s assessment could be done. They already give you to the end of the month to renew. So what’s the big deal if the actual date of the physical exam was 2 months ago and reported as such?
And I’m sure there are others like me who have visited physicians multiple times throughout the year and that my actual health status is much more well known than when I was getting 2nd or 3rd class medicals.
Another issue the cost. Most private medical plans only pay for one physical per year. Since my last physical was the end of November, the next time my insurance will cover it is 2024.
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My first Basic Med was done coincident with my usual annual physical, but those, due to the program I'm on, slip a little every year, so that by the time my Basic Med renewal came up my annual was a month late. My GP suggested just doing a "mini-physical" in time for the Basic Med and we covered it that way. That worked well in my case, so maybe that's an option.
Thanks for the reply. My original annual physical was at the same time as Basic Med but due to COVID, the timing got skewed as well.
I would have thought they built in a provision to say that if you had a physical within X months, you don’t need to set up a whole another physical 3 months since my last one.
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So, I’m up for my first Basic Med renewal. I had a physical in November but my primary care physician says he won’t sign off until he does an updated physical. My November physical was fine, I’m not on any prescribed meds.
Anyone go through this? Is there a requirement the physical be done in the same month as the expiration date?
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If the aircraft logbook indicates that it was removed and/or an inspection verifies that it isn't there, the AD doesn't apply.
That was the reason for my question. It sounds like if an emergency “do not fly” AD was issued, then until the plane and/or logbook was reviewed, presumably by an IA, you would be grounded. I get that right?
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Why does the CFO work an extra 2.5hrs per week…
First guy in the door, last guy out?
I bet Mr. Pelton doesn’t stop working after 35hrs…
Best regards,
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Someone has to figure out where to spend all that membership dues.
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I had the left mag replaced with a SureFly using the STC and the installer filed the 337. Later, I had the SureFly removed and the mag reinstalled and the IA said that we didn’t need a 337 for that. I always wondered why. At least the Bowers opinion explains that:
“Regardless of the type of STC, the approved design change does not become part of the specifications ofa particular aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller until the particular aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller has been altered in accordance with the STC.”
Your scenario opens up an interesting question. If an AD was issued for the SureFly version that was installed in your plane but removed and it called for an immediate grounding, does the FAA consider your plane grounded since the documentation they have indicates it is in your plane?
Or are you good to go because you have the original mag in the plane even though the modifying 337 was not rescinded? It seems sometimes paperwork can create more confusion.
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However those Fortune 500 CEOs have golden parachutes and stock options. Their salary is NOT what they make.
AOPA has golden parachutes and deferred compensation for retiring executives. They are reported differently since AOPA is “non-profit”. You need to dig into their IRS filings for the details. AvWeb did an article a while back on it.
Take a look at the “retirement package” for Boyer in the article below. He clearly made at least $3.4M as part of his retirement package. Probably more since Fuller refused to answer what Boyer’s retirement compensation was for 2010 and beyond.
Fuller made $582,000 in 2010 according to the filed Schedule J. I sure would love a job where my salary tripled in 12 years as it has for the AOPA CEO.
https://www.avweb.com/news/an-inside-look-at-aopa-expenses-and-salaries/
As someone who was considered an “insider” by the SEC, I got to see a fair amount of executive compensation data. When I casually looked at AOPA’s, my view of what this organization was changed.
On the other hand, I saw EAA as much as an advocate for GA. And when I looked at their compensations, they look aligned with what I would expect for companies/organizations of that size. Plus, they put on a pretty nice event every year.
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I'm contemplating giving up my AOPA membership for a number of reasons. My question is; Can you take the renewal "quiz" without being an AOPA member? I've been BasicMed since the beginning but I've been a member of AOPA as well.
The're raising their rates this year for administration costs, has no real benefit for me with the exception of BasicMed is not appreciated. I may start a membership with EAA for the government lobbying efforts. I watched a video with Mark Baker this morning and see he's buying a Staggerwing. (maybe that's the administration cost, Mark needed a raise for his Staggerwing. Beautiful aircraft and I would fly one as well if I could afford one and afford the upkeep...)
Great question. I’m coming up for renewal and dropped my AOPA membership.
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Baker's predecessor was making in the neighborhood of $600,000. I'm guessing Baker is making at least that.
This is why I dropped AOPA. Baker’s salary is more than many Fortune 500 CEO salaries.
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Your symptoms sound very similar to the voltage regulator failure on my 75 F. My resolution was a two step process. The maintenance shop (I was traveling when this happened) thought it was a failing alternator. Replaced the alternator, voltage was around 13.8 for about half the flight home. Then it dropped to 12 volts.
Replaced the regulator with a Zeftronics. Been solid for the past 3+ years.
If there isn’t obvious issues with the wiring, odds are the VR or alternator is the issue.
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Thanks!
I removed the interior panels many times in my C. My question was specifically aimed at the lower panels, and how they might be fastened. I appreciate your reply!
Not sure why my second picture didn’t come through. The red circled items are the Velcro attachment points.
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You’ll need to remove the window treatments first.
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This is the best pic I have. I think this might be a Spatial Interior, but not sure.
It is a Spatial Designs interior panel. They are attached with 3M Velcro.
Just peel them off and you’ll be able to get to the senders.
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[mention=7127]jlunseth[/mention], I actually agree with most of what you said. I also used to think the CDC was credible until this whole COVID thing happened. The pandemic has been one of misinformation, both deliberate and unintentional, as much as it has been one of infectious diseases. I have a graduate degree in public health and work in the ER and I still struggled to make sense of all the “information” that was out there as it was coming out.
I’m not sure you can quantity who spread more misinforming and what effects that misinformation had but it was coming from everywhere and definitely showed a monumental failure on the part of the public health establishment, government and even humanity. I had always assumed that in a global disaster we would have all banded together to find a way out of it (like in the movies) but the exact opposite happened and unfortunately those deep divisions continue today. There have been few events in my life that most certainly made the world forever sh*ttier and COVID was definitely one.
With respect to the vaccine effectiveness though, the numbers you quoted seemed to be pretty accurate for the original strain. As the virus mutated the vaccines became less and less effective at preventing disease but COVID now compared to COVID in 2020 is like night and day. I can’t remember the last time I hospitalized someone for COVID but two years ago people were dying left and right. I recently got my 4th (or 5th, maybe) vaccine but it makes much less of a difference now than it did two years ago.
This is why we need to be prepared for the zombie apocalypse
I always thought the TV show “The Walking Dead” was a sci-fi show. Didn’t realize it was actually a Nostradamus documentary.
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My concern would be that if an airplane has been sitting a long time without being inspected and maintained that any corrosion that did start would have advanced uncorrected.
Especially rodent damage. I have a surveillance video somewhere that showed field mice climbing up and into the fuselage of the Cessna next me. The plane sat for years. Finally, it was put up for sale and there was enough bedding material (and the associated urine) to fill a mattress.
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You need to replace the bladders on Bonanza/Barons. No argument. I just replaced one of my fuel cells in my Bonanza. The piece of crap original one only lasted 62 years . . .
Just horrible service life!
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Anyone out there have a Parker P/N 010-04900 master brake cylinder they would like to sell?
I have a customer who is need of replacement unit.
Garry Edson A&P IA
Garry - I went through this nightmare last year. My originals were “scored” according to the shop. New ones are available at Parker for, better sit down, $1500 each!
My shop found a serviceable set at a salvage company for $250 each. I would see if a set can be found through salivate companies. I’ll look for the paperwork on the set I got.
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I would also add that the original STC was generated in 1986. If there was a concern over an age issue, I would expect a service bulletin, mandatory bulletin or and A.D. to be issued.
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I just pulled up my original STC (SA2277CE) for the O&N bladders in F & J models. SA2350CE is the STC for short bodies and for some reason the G (probably because it has a carburetor).
Under the “Limitations and Conditions” section, there is NO time limit specified. Under the Brentwing Engineering, Inc. FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement, there are NO time limit specified. (I think Brentwing Engineering was contracted to write and get the FAA approval of the supplement).
Under A.D. 24-25-04 which was issued on 1/21/2005 to address several issues with the bladder installations, there was NO mention of inspecting the bladders for age related concerns while executing the A.D.
I would still check with Grigg’s but I think you are being provided service from someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about.
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Among other things the bladders, said they were at the end of their service life. Is this a thing?
Call Grigg’s and ask if you can’t find the STC documentation.
Telephone: (570) 836-5757
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It also helps having some eye candy on your videos to help drive your income.
There are a number of people who have calculated the financials behind some of the more successful YouTubers. Like this couple.
Let’s see, what are the chances I would get 1.5 million subscribers being an old Mooney driver using some of the girls in my videos?
Spock: “Captain that is illogical”
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One more and I’m done ;o)
Ah shucks! I feel honored being the inspiration for the next generation of knuckleheads.
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MojoGrip is selling his Sling.
310 Pilot sold his 310.
Malibu Flyer was selling his Malibu and then had a mishap (now in a Bonanza I think)
74 Gear is changing gears with the channel.
Is this the changing of the YouTube guard, natural evolution of internet content, decrease in viewers/revenue, or just how GA typically goes...fly for a while and then hang up your wings? Maybe just been there, done that, moving on? Sure wish we'd next see great multi-camera well edited Mooney series!! I think the most Mooney video content I come across these days is from Chris Koppel [mention=18357]Fly_M20R[/mention] (which I just subscribed to).
I'd imagine that a great video clip takes WAY more time and effort than it seems...guess the audience for basic training videos, Cessna 172s and the like is much larger than for our Mooneys? I've been down for maintenance and living vicariously...if you're gonna internet fly...why not be internet flying a Mooney!!
I think it is about the effort versus monetary reward. I put out a few YouTube videos and found out just how much time is involved in creating just a plain vanilla video. Just creating a boring 10 minute video can take you an hour of editing and compiling time.
To get to the real monetary return phase you need to hit a substantial subscriber level with enough views.
The successful ones are the tubers who have gained sponsorship (like Garmin sponsoring Aviation 101), have solid contributions from their Patreon sponsors and hit the YouTube monetary levels based on their views. It appears the most successful ones are the tubers who have made a career of it.
There are also the negative components to deal with. Premier One pilot (and other aviation posters) have been the subject of FAA investigations because of their viewers.
I think what you are seeing is the nature of the beast.
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I just heard that it costs, on average, north of $300,000 to raise one child through age 17. Obviously, college can really blow that number up.
Wait until you see the numbers for a person who spends 5 years in a nursing home.
As a 32 year owner of the same plane, I can tell you to the penny what I spent on OpEx. Enough to buy a couple of Pocono Mountain cabins or a really nice beach house or my 5 years in a nursing home.
I had an old timer plane owner educate me about flying. He said it would be cheaper for me to stand at the end of the runway throwing $20 bills in the air watching planes fly rather than owning one. I think he was right.
I always find it amusing reading these threads. For only a few, plane ownership is a necessity. For the rest, it is a hobby, something we enjoy that few others can do. The more we can incorporate it into our lifestyle, the easier it is to say we got our money’s worth.
People tend to justify these expenses in a bunch of ways. Everything from ignoring expenses, not really tracking them or rationalizing them (I won’t keep the plane long enough to worry about an engine overhaul). The bottom line is that if you didn’t have an airplane, you wouldn’t have any of these expenses.
It’s like anything in life, if you enjoy it and can afford it, do it. You’re on this ride we call life only once.
As for the car expense side thread. My grandmother stated it nicely. “If you want to get back at your worst enemy, buy them a used car”.
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Basic Med Physical Exam Question
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I really don’t get your attitude towards my post or the discussion. It seems you are the one making it a problem by providing examples that are really off base of what I am asking. I simply asked why there isn’t flexibility allowed for a physician around the timing of a Basic Med physical especially if you are the constant care of said physician. My primary care physician sees me several times a year and also gets the medical reports from other practitioners who see me. Like I said previously, my doctor knows more about my health than ANY AME who conducted an FAA medical on me. What difference does it make if my physical was done one or two months earlier than the due date if my entire health dossier is available to them?
I’m guessing you’re one of the CFIs who strictly goes by the book when conducting the flight review of one of your closest and oldest friends. Everything evaluated per the book.
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