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    On the lighter side of things

    I think I saw some of my reletives in this video...lol Redneck Pride - YouTube We all need a laugh every now and then..... Tony
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    Sport Pilot Instructors

    Thought I would share this tot hose looking for a Sport Pilot Instructor. Sport Pilot Instructors Good luck with your training. Tony
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    Firewall Pass Through

    I found this and thought I would share. If you use this let us know how you like it. Firewall Passthrough Tony
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    Do not share this with Family.....No Greater Burden

    This is tough to watch: No Greater Burden Tony
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    All the glue joints on a wooden airplane. I had a joint break in flight..But.....

    I believe we all worry about glue joints and wooden airplanes. How many weld joints on a wooden plane? Not a hole lot but there is one and it about did me in this afternoon. Its on my throttle cable where the end is welded to hook on the carb. This weld broke right after take off. My carb has no...
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    Homebuilt repairs does an A&P Need to be an IA

    If you need repairs on your Homebuilt Experimental you did not build, does the A&P needed to be rated as an IA in order to sign off those repairs in the log book? Thanks Tony
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    Some people never learn

    I came across this and wanted to share. Tony Lessons lostBy David Jack Kenny In any field, learning from one’s mistakes is essential to improvement. In some, it’s crucial to survival. In motorcycling, dubious decisions can exact their cost in blood within seconds. In aviation, things...
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    I would like to host a Central IL fly-in

    Guys and Gals...We must not forget the gals for we do have some....Anyway I am thinking of starting an annaul fly-in for the Central IL area. I would like this to be for all flying anything type of event. No limits. Only limit it must fly. On site camping. A 3 day event. I have never done...
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    Small Plane Crash in Taylorville IL. Leaving Taylorville Airport

    Here is an Article on this. This just happened a few hrs. ago. Friends of mine fly from ths airport. I will keep others posted as I hear more Plane crashes into residential area in Taylorville - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register Tony
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    GA A&P's and home builts

    My A&P and I got into a heated dicussion the other day about my annual. He said he could have kept my bird on the ground for ever because it does not have certified parts on it. I told him a Homebuilt does not have to have these parts. He said he did me a favor by issuing a Airworthy...
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    Gerald Chamberlain Dies in Crash On his way to OshKosh

    I saw this and wanted to share. We called him "Uncle Jerry". He was a great friend and was an an aviation pioneer, having flown, second to me, the most Viking hours in the world. Jerry will be put to rest today, so think of him as your friend, as he was to anyone that crossed his path...
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    Bob Hoover pouring tea as he rolls the airplane and dead stick landings.

    For those who have never seen this man, check this out. Also listen to what he says about low flight. I listen and learn. Bob Hoover in his Aero Commander Shrike - YouTube Tony
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    Insurance How to get it for your Homebuilt And what do you need

    This is a subject you do not hear a lot about. I would like my bird insured while in my hangar. Now do I need it when I fly? I have no idea. Please give some info on this subject. I believe that GA style birds need to be insured before they ever leave the ground, is this correct? I know nothing...
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    The Heat is on. How does this effect glue joints on my bird setting in my hangar?

    Should one be concerned about this heat and our hangared airplanes. I went to my hangar after dark and my palne was still hot setting in my hangar. Everything was hot. We opened the doors but it did not help any. Should this be of a concern? Anything special I need to look for when it gets hot...
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    How many Small airfield are closing in your area

    In the last 3 years we have lost 3 airfields. All because the owner either passed and the field went into hands that did not want an airfield, or the owner was of an age where the relatives have taken over all assets and again an airfield was like a bad word. Do not even say it to them. One was...
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    Cessna debuts turbodiesel 182 new Xtreme Decathlon

    Cessna unveils turbodiesel 182 Something else I wanted to share. Tony
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    Rotax has released a Mandatory Alert

    Service Bulletin ASB-912-061 This is a service bulletin on parts and fuel pumps. I saw this in my EAA Mag I just received in the mail and thought I would share this info to those who may never see this mag. Tony
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    Helicopter falls apart

    I just happened into this and thought I would share. Have a very good sunday everyone: http://xfinity.comcast.net/video/raw-video-helicopter-falls-apart-during-landing/2200836576/Comcast/949661177/?cid=hero_sf
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    Teledyne Contenital 2AO42

    NOS "New Old Stock" Teledyne Contenital Engine. This is a complete engine with starter and Alt. $400.00 Paypal
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    Continental opposed twin

    I have found two of these that are New. I do not know the model numbers but has anyone heard of these engines as a twin opposed. These might have come off a generator or something. they do have a mag and electric starter. Not sure if I should jump on these or not $500 for each. Tony
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