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    Would you fly IMC <200 knots without static wicks?

    I’m building an EAB and trying to decide whether or not to install wicks. On the plus side, there’s not much maintenance and it could be a life saver. On the minus side, it complicates the build (not a whole lot), costs a ridiculous amount of money for a few wires, and I’ve been flying...
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    Tucson visit

    I’m going to be flying the Mooney to Tucson for a couple of weeks starting mid week. Drop me a line if you want to get together.
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    Stalls seem less scary after doing lots of them (but not because I'm used to them)

    Ok, so I used to be very scared of stalls until I went out and did them over and over until I got over it. Then it suddenly got so "no big deal" that I honestly felt like I was "doing them wrong" because they just didn't seem to break like they used to, but everyone told me I just got used to...
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    Harmful effects of low oxygen for passengers

    Let’s say I go up to 17,500 in an unpressurized plane, and I’m PIC wearing oxygen, but my passengers, one human, one canine, don’t use it. Is there any short or long term harm in spending a couple hours at that altitude without supplemental o2? I’ve done some googling, but I’m not getting a good...
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    Good place to rent in Tucson area

    I'll be out there quite a bit, but my schedule won't permit me flying the mooney out very often (probably a one time thing just to do it, it's just not practical). Anyway, looking at rentals and clubs out there. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I like flying just about anything, so a nice...
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    "Simple" flight to KBKV that got "complicated"

    A trainee controller, a guy that had no idea where he was, and an IFR pilot that thought "go missed" was a suggestion rather than an instruction makes for an exciting approach and landing at a normally sleepy airport.
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