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  1. djmcfall

    New rotorcraft concepts

    This is my current project. 1962 Hiller UH-12E. Flys smooth and engine runs perfect.
  2. djmcfall

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    If he were my Sheriff I would be thankful he is providing the public with known details and other information. Many public safety officials for some reason feel the need to keep the public in the dark. He also says he is not an aircraft accident investigator, but they are first responders and...
  3. djmcfall

    Tell us what you are building!

    This is my current project. Blades on and hover tested it Monday 3/18/2024.
  4. djmcfall

    It's Official from Garmin.

    Garmin will longer be sourcing new replacement parts for the 400 and 500 series, such as the 430 and 530, including the Wass units. They will continue to repair the current fleet of GPS units, as long as the parts inventory holds out. Here is the catch, if you send your unit in for repair and...
  5. djmcfall

    Parts For Sale Sky Tec 122 NL Starter 300$

    Just FYI, USPS flat rate medium box less that $20, should fit and does include $100 insurance, which will cover part of the value.
  6. djmcfall

    Identifying Unusual-Sounding Aircraft

    The Cessna 336/337 have a unique sound. I assume due to the rear prop biting into the prop wash from the front engine.
  7. djmcfall

    Oshkosh 2023

    If you want some free training show up early at the Pilot Proficiency Center next to the Museum and get on the list for the red bird sims. NAFI CFI’s will be on hand to give you one hour lessons. Monday through Saturday. Slots fill up fast so show up early.
  8. djmcfall

    Noise Canceling Headphones

    I always flew with Passive headsets, and even learned without a headset beginning in 1972 (using the aircraft speaker and hand mic). Thank goodness those days are behind us. My first ANR headset was an early David Clark, and I think I liked my DC passive headsets just as much as that old ANR...
  9. djmcfall

    What to build.... the eternal question :)

    Reminds me back in 2005 I was out to Oshkosh for Airventure and a couple of my 16-year-old son's buddies came with their dad, who was camping near me. They forgot bath towels so we went to Walmart to purchase the towels. The boys were checking out the girls in the store and I overheard them say...
  10. djmcfall

    homebuilt parking at Sun n Fun

    I have been to Oshkosh every year since 2002 only missing 2 years, one due to a fly out trip to Alaska. Have never made it to Sun and Fun so we headed that way in 2021 but I was getting sick, landed in North Texas for the night and had to head back to Idaho next morning as I ended up with full...
  11. djmcfall

    FAA dropping detail from charts

    I don't think so, I just searched for K1G4 and found nothing. So I searched 1G4 and AirNav shows that as Grand Canyon, with no "K" included.
  12. djmcfall

    FAA dropping detail from charts

    If there are any numbers in the airport identifier (within the USA), there will never be a "K" (ICAO identifier assigned to the USA). In the United States FAA medium sized and larger airports are identified by the letter K followed by a unique three letter identifier. A three-letter identifier...
  13. djmcfall

    Airplane For Sale Trike Trade

    I have owned an Air Creation Buggy 582SL for 5 years. Obtained my weight shift add on and have had a blast flying this trike in the Snake River Canyon and mountains of Idaho. 582 blue head provides plenty of power at our 4000 ft plus altitude. Com, GPS, comtronics intercom and more parts...
  14. djmcfall

    Movies with Cool Aircraft Featured

    Flight of the Phoenix, Hollywood Stunt Pilot Paul Mantz was killed in the filming in Arizona on the 8th of July 1965. The aircraft was an experimental made to look like a plane the crew build from parts after crash landing in a larger commercial aircraft in which they survived but were never...
  15. djmcfall

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    Wow, it will be interesting to find out if the Mooney Pilot was IFR rated and/or current. My bet is no to one or both. I guess there is always the possibility of a total avionics/equipment meltdown.
  16. djmcfall

    Regulatory question: Two tail position lights

    If you look at the Bell 47 helicopter you will see that they used two rear facing white navigation lights mounted just in from the rear most position of the tail boom. The main thing is you read the navigation lighting requirements, and make sure you are in compliance there. I have seen several...
  17. djmcfall

    What approach speed to use floating

    I am the CFI for a local flying club with a PA25-140 with 160HP. With 2 soles on board and a mid fuel load (25-40 gallons) I teach this. 85 MPH on the downwind. Normal landing with 2 notches of flaps, 80 MPH on final, then 75 MPH over the fence (very short final). Less than 72 MPH over the fence...
  18. djmcfall

    Pilot training - the good, the bad, and the ugly

  19. djmcfall

    Pilot training - the good, the bad, and the ugly

    If this is a true story you need to report the CFI to either the local FSDO or the very least the Chief Instructor or Manager of the flight school. You may save a life in the future.
  20. djmcfall

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    Since this thread is already off base here is another one. Middle aged pilot comes home after having an affair with his mistress. Had a few drinks so he forgot to clean up. Hair mess up, shirt tail pulled out, smelled of woman’s perfume and lipstick on his collar. Walks into his house and his...
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