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by N4064V
Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:00 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Life Is Good, 170 style
Replies: 36
Views: 34585

Re: Life Is Good, 170 style

My kids used to like flying to and from our favorite fly-in restaurant. My daughter would fly the to leg because she loved to put the plane into 0 g's. We called them up and downs. We up and downed it all the way there, which is why she flew the go to leg. My son would then fly home because he wante...
by N4064V
Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:19 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Wing Ribs for 48 170
Replies: 1
Views: 1821

Wing Ribs for 48 170

I'm looking for ribs for my 170 ragwing. Does anyone know where some might be located? Its for the right wing the 2nd through the 5th inboard from the wingtip. Thanks.
by N4064V
Sun May 03, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: 29" vs. 31" Alaska Bush Wheels
Replies: 24
Views: 69744

Re: 29" vs. 31" Alaska Bush Wheels

Jaime,
You might want to look at supercub.org There are several discussions of the pros and cons. Most people there seem to prefer the 31's.
Mick
by N4064V
Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:37 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Dan Wood's 170 in Feb EAA Sport Aviation
Replies: 10
Views: 5488

Re: Dan Wood's 170 in Feb EAA Sport Aviation

Dan,
Thats one beautiful 170. Your hard works shows!
by N4064V
Fri May 30, 2008 1:17 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: 10 Minus 10 Days Till Lee Bottom Fly-In
Replies: 1
Views: 1676

Re: 10 Minus 10 Days Till Lee Bottom Fly-In

Sat. forecast partly sunny high 88 degrees. Sunday rain and 80.
by N4064V
Thu May 29, 2008 12:37 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: 10 Minus 10 Days Till Lee Bottom Fly-In
Replies: 1
Views: 1676

10 Minus 10 Days Till Lee Bottom Fly-In

Hey Guys and Gals,
10 Days until Lee Bottom. Forecast is for partly sunny and high of 90. Let me know ASAP if you're planning on coming so I can get the pork chops marinating. I will continue to update the weather forecast daily. Ya'll come!
by N4064V
Fri May 23, 2008 1:43 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Lee Bottom Fly-In
Replies: 6
Views: 3564

Re: Lee Bottom Fly-In

Sean,
Many Presents humm? One thing I've learned in life, expecting and getting are two different things!
Sure hope you can get off work. If you need a written excuse Dr. Mick will write you one. :D
by N4064V
Sun May 18, 2008 2:16 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Gas Price Comfort Level
Replies: 24
Views: 9999

Re: Gas Price Comfort Level

Here's my thoughts. Lean er back, slow er down, enjoy it more. I used to try to get places as fast as a could, now its just the opposite. Gas, insurance, annual, hanger. Can I justify spending so much for so few hours of flying? Yes!!! I am so thankful that I have been blessed with flying as a big p...
by N4064V
Fri May 16, 2008 2:21 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Lee Bottom Fly-In
Replies: 6
Views: 3564

Re: Lee Bottom Fly-In

Tom,
The 140's would be welcome. It would be like taking your little brothers camping! :D
by N4064V
Thu May 15, 2008 2:30 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Lee Bottom Fly-In
Replies: 6
Views: 3564

Lee Bottom Fly-In

Hi folks!
Details on the June 7th-8th Lee Bottom Fly-In are now posted on the events forum. If you are planning to attend please let me know on this thread so that I can get a fairly accurate head count. I look forward to meeting you and if you have any suggestions let me know.
by N4064V
Fri May 02, 2008 2:41 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Beware of Public Impressions
Replies: 22
Views: 13159

Re: Beware of Public Impressions

John, As far as I would be concerned you didn't really pull a "stunt". You got permission or so you thought and if the landowner had anybody to get mad at , it should have been the farmer who gave you his permission. I don't understand why the landowner didn't lighten up when he found out ...
by N4064V
Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:31 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: VIDEO: C170A flies into Mile Hi, Vines, Cabin Creek-Idaho
Replies: 7
Views: 4316

Re: VIDEO: C170A flies into Mile Hi, Vines, Cabin Creek-Idaho

Cameron,
Nice video, that country looks pretty rugged. I kept wondering which postage stamp you were shooting for.
by N4064V
Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:46 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Flying with the doors off
Replies: 30
Views: 18968

Re: Flying with the doors off

Fishdoc,
Who owns the STC? It seems that maybe with the STC you would not need FSDO approval? By the way make sure your sectional chart in the plane is an outdated one, they are the first to go! :D
by N4064V
Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Norfolk to Iowa stops?
Replies: 4
Views: 4079

Re: Norfolk to Iowa stops?

Hawkeyenfo, If you're going through Northern Indiana Fulton Co KRCR located in Rochester has a nice restaurant called Karens located on the south side of the field. Jasper Co located in Rensselaer KRZL has a courtesy car and several places close by. I won't be home and my grass strip is too wet righ...
by N4064V
Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:38 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Nautical Miles vs Statute Miles ?
Replies: 29
Views: 34636

I always use statue miles so that I go faster! :)