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    Why are retractable singles out of style?

    Of the newer production singles out there few are retractable gear. Why? Historically, especially as it pertains to Cessna, I understand. The 182 started life fixed gear and if you wanted retract then you stepped up to the 210. Only as airframe model lines matured did they start offering the...
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    Locate that wreck

    Took this picture over the weekend: Now does anybody know WHERE this wreck is located? I'll give folks a day or two of guessing and then post another pic, zoomed out, with some more clues. Before anyone asks: 1 - It is NOT at any airport 2 - The FAA registry won't help you 3 - Google won't...
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    Economic recovery and airplane prices

    Weird stuff rattling around in my brain: Suppose that five years from now we are in the midst of a very strong economic recovery and all is right with the world. No, I am not interested in discussing the politics angle of this, just the airplane pricing end of it. Nor am I saying GA will...
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    Considering flying cross county (OH to CA) VFR

    Flying cross county (OH to CA) VFR I have to be in Malibu, CA in early November for some business. I arranged for my meetings to be on a Friday so that I have a couple of weekend days for the trip back if necessary. My question is, how feasible is it for a PP (non-instrument rated) to fly from...
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    Can a PPL get paid to bring a warbird?

    Strange question, maybe... Suppose a PPL owns a warbird. Can he get paid to fly his own warbird to an air show? Or would that require a Commercial ticket?
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