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Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2018, 15:32
Replies: 201
Views: 169,811
Posted By B19

Hi, thought I would share some pictures I took...

Hi, thought I would share some pictures I took last weekend flying in Alaska. Take care Bill B, Juneau, AK
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2017, 00:59
Replies: 25
Views: 6,425
Posted By B19

I use 2500' visibility 6SM cross wind...

I use 2500'
visibility 6SM
cross wind 10ktsG15kts
Everyone has there own comfort zone and experience level..:)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2015, 03:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,311
Posted By B19

Thanks- pistongone for the site info, will check...

Thanks- pistongone for the site info, will check it out
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2015, 16:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,311
Posted By B19

Thumbs up Alaska Weather Cams

I really like the new format for Alaska weather cams, FAA Aviation Weather Cameras - Home (http://avcams.faa.gov). The FAA got this one right http://www.pprune.org/images/infopop/icons/icon14.gif ....
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2015, 02:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,911
Posted By B19

Why didn't you invite us? That sounds like a...

Why didn't you invite us? That sounds like a great lunch.


I've worked on a lot of Beavers and Otters never got to fly one. Really like that plane. They have changed most of the otters here into...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
1st Jan 2015, 02:30
Replies: 13
Views: 6,205
Posted By B19

Hi Lear Doctor I had a chance to fly...

Hi Lear Doctor


I had a chance to fly yesterday. Was checking out the radio and the #1 cylinder I had just replaced. Just did pattern work.


Everything went well. I took the intercom out and...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2014, 07:36
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

Jan O - Population of Alaska is around 750,000...

Jan O - Population of Alaska is around 750,000 and of that 300,000 live in Anchorage, AK. So yah we just don't consume that much and moving the fuel around by trucks and barges is expensive. That's...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2014, 03:57
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

Unhappy It's funny, Alaska produces a lot of oil but,we...

It's funny, Alaska produces a lot of oil but,we never get a good price because they refine somewhere elsewhere http://www.pprune.org/images/infopop/icons/icon9.gif
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Dec 2014, 03:51
Replies: 13
Views: 6,205
Posted By B19

OK, this problem bugs me. Today I checked all...

OK, this problem bugs me. Today I checked all connections, wiggled wires while transmitting and listening on a handheld. Could not get to fail. Radio was on over 2 hours.


Tower said there was...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Dec 2014, 13:52
Replies: 37
Views: 13,271
Posted By B19

Well I don't have I phone or IPad, but the wife...

Well I don't have I phone or IPad, but the wife always has hers. Its not used during our VFR flights. I have a friend who lost radio during a flight and it helped him out. He called tower and...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2014, 01:59
Replies: 30
Views: 7,936
Posted By B19

Smile Step Turn-- Sounds like a really nice placed to...

Step Turn-- Sounds like a really nice placed to fly. Do you do your own maintenance? I'll bet your amphibian doesn't have the corrosion problems the float planes have in S.E. AK, coming and going in...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2014, 01:36
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

Here is what I tallied for AV gas prices ...

Here is what I tallied for AV gas prices


Where............... Price
Alaska.............. $7.00 US/gal
Shropshire,...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2014, 15:15
Replies: 30
Views: 7,936
Posted By B19

Smile I'm in S.E. Alaska. No road in of out. Only way...

I'm in S.E. Alaska. No road in of out. Only way to get here is plane or boat. S.E AK is very mountainous, thick forests, lots of glaciers, channels and cannels. A very scenic place to fly. It lies...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2014, 15:17
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

Smile ALL really interesting, I think I'll do a simple...

ALL really interesting, I think I'll do a simple spread sheet in the next day or two with prices everyone is paying and were they are. Got to go change a cylinder on my little Beech today. Have a...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2014, 18:03
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

Silvaire1--Very interesting. Don't ever think I...

Silvaire1--Very interesting. Don't ever think I will get the opportunity to fly in Europe, but it is interesting to hear about the different regulations. I do get into Canada from time to time. Seems...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2014, 15:29
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

Reading the posts has me wondering what it would...

Reading the posts has me wondering what it would be like to fly around Europe. Are the airports manned? Meaning is there always a controller, to give airport advisories during normal operating hours....
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2014, 14:08
Replies: 81
Views: 22,647
Posted By B19

Nice post. Hope everyone has a good, safe,...

Nice post. Hope everyone has a good, safe, Christmas and upcoming New Year. :D
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2014, 05:08
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

Smile Jan O - "you all" is a term used mostly in the...

Jan O - "you all" is a term used mostly in the S.E. US and is used when addressing 2 or more people(folks). "Hey how are you all doing"

As far as paying for landing I have only had to pay a...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2014, 15:50
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

So do you all have to pay for each every time you...

So do you all have to pay for each every time you land at a different airport. So on a 3 stop cross country you would have to write 3 checks one for each stop? If so what do they charge for a landing...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2014, 15:42
Replies: 57
Views: 13,651
Posted By B19

Smile 2 years, 50hrs, 3 states (IL,MD,SD), and 6 flight...

2 years, 50hrs, 3 states (IL,MD,SD), and 6 flight instructors http://www.pprune.org/images/infopop/icons/icon7.gif
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Dec 2014, 15:32
Replies: 13
Views: 6,205
Posted By B19

Do I have the operation of the microphone...

Do I have the operation of the microphone correct? There are 3 connections on your microphone.


-The tip contact is for push to talk. This is a power line. When grounded tells transmitter relay...
Forum: North America
20th Dec 2014, 02:40
Replies: 7
Views: 4,426
Posted By B19

Smile I went the long route, military 4 years Navy...

I went the long route, military 4 years Navy Aviation Machinist Mate, flight school while working for part 91 and part 121 operators. The main question is what are your objectives? Do you want to...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2014, 04:05
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

Piperboy84---10gph is what I use for flight...

Piperboy84---10gph is what I use for flight planning. POH says 8gph @ 2500rpm, @ 2500ft. I am close to that.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2014, 03:01
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

Thanks for posting, I was just curious what fuel...

Thanks for posting, I was just curious what fuel cost were around the world. Even at a cheap rate of $7.00 per US/Gal I am glad my O320 only burns 10Gal/Hr


Safe Flying
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Dec 2014, 14:30
Replies: 6
Views: 4,815
Posted By B19

The one thing employers look for is experience,...

The one thing employers look for is experience, being a new A&P. As stated prior you have a license to learn. Put your all into learning. I've been around aircraft maintenance since I graduated H.S....
Forum: Private Flying
15th Dec 2014, 13:58
Replies: 56
Views: 10,085
Posted By B19

Wondering what everyone is paying for 100LL

Hi


Just wondering what everyone is paying for 100LL. Were I live in Juneau, AK, AV gas is around $7.00 US/gal. Premium auto fuel is around $4.50 US/gal.


My O-320 E3D is rated for premium...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Dec 2014, 13:37
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By B19

Don't know anything about SkyDemon. and don't...

Don't know anything about SkyDemon. and don't have an I Pad. The wife has an I Pad. I will have to look into that. Do you simply keep the I Pad in your lap or do you have a yoke mount?


Yah my...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2014, 16:54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By B19

Thanks for the input. I know what you mean by...

Thanks for the input. I know what you mean by expensive updates. Most of the information stays the same or does not change to often. Yah we only fly VFR out of Juneau, AK. Area is very mountainous...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2014, 21:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By B19

Thanks for the input. The Aero Shell 15-50W seems...

Thanks for the input. The Aero Shell 15-50W seems to be doing a good job for me. I have had to replace 2 cylinders in the past 4 years for low compression, which is no fault of the oil. Just wanted...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2014, 15:44
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By B19

I have read some reviews the touch screen is not...

I have read some reviews the touch screen is not user friendly, is that true??


Thanks for reply
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2014, 15:35
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By B19

Would like comments on Garmin Area 500

Hi
I am in the market for a new handheld GPS, and was looking for folks that have used or own a Garmin Area 500.


Time to retire my old Garmin 10, would like the benefit of terrain moving map. ...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2014, 01:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By B19

multi grade oils

Living in Alaska were temperatures range from -20F to 32F in the winter and 40F to 70F in the summer. I have been using Aero Shell 15-50W year round. I was wondering if I should change to a...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2014, 01:37
Replies: 32
Views: 7,254
Posted By B19

When I lived in Chicago in the middle 70's there...

When I lived in Chicago in the middle 70's there was a lot of the same tune. FAA changed the flight patterns of airliners and most were happy.


My point of view is if you buy property around an...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2014, 01:08
Replies: 55
Views: 9,631
Posted By B19

Wow, thought the U.S. was more lenient. As I...

Wow, thought the U.S. was more lenient. As I stated on an earlier post we don't fly to much at night around here unless the conditions a real good. When I lived in the lower 48 I flew nights and...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2014, 15:12
Replies: 20
Views: 4,987
Posted By B19

Well my 1974 Beech B19 Sport is certainly up in...

Well my 1974 Beech B19 Sport is certainly up in age. Over the past 20 years that I have owned it I have done a lot of work to keep is in good condition. If you can afford to hanger the plane out of...
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