Photos of private flying
Joined: Apr 2008
Aviation Qualifications: Spotter
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From: on the ground
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Unlike most threads which are full of opinions which invite more opinions from readers, this is a display of photos lots of us can appreciate despite not having anything to offer in return.
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Unlike most threads which are full of opinions which invite more opinions from readers, this is a display of photos lots of us can appreciate despite not having anything to offer in return.
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Joined: Mar 2002
Aviation Qualifications: CPL
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From: near an aeroplane
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Poplar Grove, IL, USA
Four hours of flying today, landing at 5 different airports (plus home).
Passing KSBM on the way north. We came back and landed here on the way home. That's Lake Michigan in the background.
Approaching KMTW.
Searay at KMTW.
Parked at KMTW.
Parked at KSBM.
Cool static displays at the museum at KSBM.
We also landed at KETB, KHFX, and KUNU on the way home.
Passing KSBM on the way north. We came back and landed here on the way home. That's Lake Michigan in the background.
Approaching KMTW.
Searay at KMTW.
Parked at KMTW.
Parked at KSBM.
Cool static displays at the museum at KSBM.
We also landed at KETB, KHFX, and KUNU on the way home.
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Poplar Grove, IL, USA
With lots of flying comes maintenance. Oil change, valve adjustment, new tyres, grease wheel bearings. I also bought and installed the newer version of the Sonex spinner. It is hollow and saves 1.6 lbs. We have flown over 180 hours in 16 months.
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Poplar Grove, IL, USA
Winter is here. Oil temperature was only 145F on the last couple of flights. Time to adjust the cooling air inlet.
My last flight was to Camp Lake, 49C. 2100' of grass with obstacles. Made possible by cold weather. We each flew there solo.
My last flight was to Camp Lake, 49C. 2100' of grass with obstacles. Made possible by cold weather. We each flew there solo.
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Poplar Grove, IL, USA
One year ago today, I finished the 40 hour phase 1 flight test program of Waiex 191. That meant I was able to take my first passenger, my son and co-builder Adam. One year later we have flown another 155 hours. Tonight we flew from home to Dixon (C73), then DeKalb (KDKB), then home to Poplar Grove (C77). The photo is of the NIU campus where Adam recently earned his masters of mechanical engineering degree.
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Poplar Grove, IL, USA
From this morning's test flight. After adding fresh air induction my mixture was too lean. I went to a richer needle (Sonex Aeroinjector) and now it is too rich. Got it close on the ground but need another 1/4 turn lean.
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Zentropa
Not to mention the cost of fuel getting to and from the Camera Shop, and parking whilst there! Unfortunately, I was only a very Junior Birdman (back when there actually were those costs), and so have none to post.
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