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    EAA - For better or worse

    I got back into flying in 2019 after being out 30+ years and the first place I went was to my local EAA chapter. I knew those guys would know instructors, airplanes for sale, mechanics, etc...and they did. I would have been lost getting back into GA if it weren't for those guys.
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    Volksplane 21 Highwing, Wood, CNC

    I've been using my CNC to build guitars. Great project you got here!!
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    How to 'buy and fly' cheap in 2022?

    It is an investment in enjoyment for sure, but I do have other hobbies which causes my accountant wife much grief!
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    How to 'buy and fly' cheap in 2022?

    I can agree with that. I was only talking in terms of comparing the value of owning vs renting. At a certain point and a certain number of flight hours, your cost per hour of owning is less than the cost per hour of renting. If you pay $7K per year renting and $7K per year owning...it's all...
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    How to 'buy and fly' cheap in 2022?

    Probably not...my wife and I have talked about increasing the amount next time the insurance needs reupping.
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    How to 'buy and fly' cheap in 2022?

    When we're talking about cost per hour I think it's important to consider that for some people the cost per hour is a major consideration or the major consideration in the debate on renting vs owning. I fly for enjoyment primarily. For some, flying may be for business and the cost per hour has...
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    Hi! Just got a Stitts Playboy and excited to learn how to fly!

    Sweet!
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    How to 'buy and fly' cheap in 2022?

    My airplane is insured for $40K and my insurance is less than $800. I'm 65 years old and I flew 65 hours last year. The number of hours I flew got the price down! I'm a member of EAA and my insurance is through them.
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    How to 'buy and fly' cheap in 2022?

    That's not the whole picture. It depends on the number of hours you fly. If you like to fly a lot, you'd better do your cost comparisons because it may be cheaper per hour to own an airplane. If you only fly 30 hours a year or less...might be best to keep renting if you can't afford to buy...
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    How to 'buy and fly' cheap in 2022?

    If you want to keep your insurance rates and cost per hour down...fly! Fly more than 30 hours a year. The cheapest certified flying you'll do is a Cessna 150...that is if you own it...and actually fly it a lot. Your total cost per hour goes down the more you fly it. I'm fortunate to own my...
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    YouTuber under FAA Investigation for seemingly deliberate crash...

    Plain and simple...jail for this guy and ruin!
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    Arduino-Based Instruments?

    When you guys develop stand alone systems you'll have something. Any plans for ADS-B in with AHRS?
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    Help / Brain Cells Request Continental O-300 Problem

    All six of the compressions on my O-300D were low at the last annual. Reading all this makes my head spin. I may be in for a costly top end overhaul after the next annual.
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    FAA approves 611 additional engines for GAMI 100UL

    Well...if it's going to FBO's it's going to cost an arm and a leg! I'll stick with Mogas for now.
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    FAA approves 611 additional engines for GAMI 100UL

    Where can one buy this fuel??
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    Miles Aerovan

    Talk about a cargo hauler!
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    Why are C150s (and other trainers/entry level planes) suddenly so expensive??

    I bought my 150G in 2019 for $17,900 and sold it for $23,000 a year later and probably could have gotten a bit more out of it. It had a very low time engine for one thing. But how many airplanes are out there that do the job of a 150 or 152? It's economical, well built, stable and safe and...
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    What is your biggest gripe about your hangar?

    My biggest gripe is that I don't have a hangar!
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    Help / Brain Cells Request Continental O-300 Problem

    My annual happened this weekend and I have an O-300D in my 172. Plugs were dirty...I also use MMO in the fuel. Two of the plugs had a little oil on them. My mechanic had a little device that fit in his vice and was basically a mini-blast cabinet. He put the end of the plug in the orifice...
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    Belite factory fire

    CNC systems can be a big source of fires. I never leave mine unattended.
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