Ditto what Invertago said -- Thanks, Dan, for that little bit of inspiration in an industry that's been so negative lately.

"I could have trained as a fireman or something, but I didn't want the responsibility. All I've ever wanted is to chill out and have easy money."

Wow, what a shitty society we're becoming. I'm looking forward to what we're in store for in the future.

False. Waaaay too young for balding.

TPBM is really glad this thread is onto a new page, so he/she no longer has to scroll past istp's peameal bacon photo

Not if it's a car-azy straw



TPBM is pondering whether vegetarians can eat animal crackers or not

C-GKLY? Why, Charles, I think they stole our ident!

I've been using a pair of David Clark H10's since I've started flying, I always fly with sunglasses, and the performance is equal with or without glasses on -- if you can stand the weight, I'd recommend them for sure. However, I've tried the X11s and Bose X, and although they perform great and feel ...

That kit looks great, niss! Just a few things I would add: Duct Tape -- don't leave the house without it Toilet Paper -- no, not for the shitter (though you may want to use it for that...), but a couple of squares in a Ziploc bag, for starting a fire. I know, it's entirely possible to start one with...

I don't know, I'd be skeptical of any aircraft part I found on Ebay... And the $500/light comment, that's on the cheap side -- many others HID lights are up and around $1000, especially if you want STC approval. My view is in this industry, if you're not going to dish out the money to do it properly...

Well, maybe that's why something like 40% of potential buyers cancelled their orders when they announced it would be built in China. For God's sake, they can't even get dog food right...

I disagree with the age thing too. I started flying, and soloed at the age of 14. To the original poster -- when I got my Rec Permit at 16, I had never been behind the wheel of a car -- and frankly, it's much safer being up there anyways (well, at least on Canada's roads). I say it's all about attit...

I'm aware that buying your first logbook is a big milestone in ''the pilot experience'', but a nice excel worksheet beats any paper logbook. No paperwork, no more scratches, automatic sums, no more ''wtf did I wrote here?'' Yes, but you see, all of the above build character, and I would want someth...

True. But it's not the same bird you're thinking of. And it won't be from the ground.

TPBM spent $67 at Timmies last month, and is excited because he finally got a free doughnut.

1/12 or so. I stopped at an ESSO today that had a Tims as well. On the counter is a box of rim rollers made of plastic.....yours for only 3.99!! I asked the clerk if he had sold any. 6 this week!! :roll: Cheers, ETTW Was it something like this? 0/3 here. Haven't really been trying too hard, though ...

Right. After levelling off, you look at your GPS and see how long until you get to your destination. Then you look at the fuel totalizer to see how much time you have left in your tanks. This is not rocket science. Or, if you have a 430 and that unit, it will update the fuel flow page in real-time ...

Hmm, interesting. Did you ever find the source of the leak? Possibly a fuel cap that wasn't on properly? Good thing you decided to land and check it out -- far too many would have carried on.

Just wondering though -- why did you go with full on the right and 1/3 on the left, not 2/3 each?

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Hedley is right about the banks though -- if everyone is losing money, but that money isn't being destroyed, then SOMEONE out there is making lots of money.

Does not have to be an ideal world at all to get an airplane up to Canada for inspection, done it more than once and the economy was a lot better then. If you don't try or just assume they won't is not to a buyers advantage. Also dereggin an aircraft prior to export creates a lot of hassles. it wor...

-- i recognize the airplane but what kind of car is that :? Damned if I can remember L.C. it was a hard top convertible that was on display at the air show and they let me drive it.....I am sure there are lots of Europeans here who will know what it is. That, my friends, is a Renault Megane -- funn...

Best to make a deal on CDN soil - have the A/C flown into Canada for actual cost, do an inspection and only then make an offer accordingly. THATS GOOD advice , same with the "export Cof A" waste , and remember ,,,a GOOD PPI is nearly equivalent to an annual inspection ,,,IF your not doing an inspec...

We've had one in the 182 for about 6 months now and use it on practically every flight, not to mention almost every other owner I know out at Springbank has one. For $150 it's good piece of mind, plus it's neat to track your flight when you get home. A couple of others are right in the 90% rule, tho...

Neon: N ever E ver O wn a N eon Well, as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety stated, the Neon had “...major problems beginning with its structure. This car is a disaster...The structure is poor...If this had been a real driver in a real crash, it’s likely it wouldn’t have been survivable...i...

Will the GTAA be charging landing fees every time your foot hits the ground?

I have both a 2 AA battery and a 4 D battery factory LED Maglite, and both are great products. Carries on the long-standing durability and toughness of Maglite with the efficiency of LED bulbs. The AA one has good brightness to light up most things in the cockpit if you drop something or your lights...

Well, in reference to the pics and your signature, might I ask what if the fuselage is traveling faster than the wings?

Pics or it didn't happen