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    Why didn't Amelia, Jerrie Mock, and Lindbergh use floatplanes?

    I'm wondering why these aviation giants did not use amphibians or flying boats on a mostly over water trek? Mock could have used a Cessna 180 on floats, and I assume a Lockheed Electra could be set up on floats. I don't know enough about Lindbergh's era what he could have used. Curious minds...
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    Vans RV High Wing

    Anyone got any skinny on Vans offering a high wing bush plane kit? I hear things ... maybe wishful dreams? ... :wink2:
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    Is America's aviation/exploration spirit dying ?

    We have no manned space program to speak of, and now I read in AOPA's recent magazine that airshow's could be in trouble. 2013 was the worst year for airshow's in recent history because of the sequester, and the kicker that the FAA wants to charge big dollars for ATC services. The space...
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    Fuel Management

    I'm looking for different strokes from everyone from students to pro's how you manage your fuel on those long cross country's. Maybe we'll learn something. I have extended tanks on the C-180, 81 gallons, 78 usable. When I'm flying long distance, I set my timer for every thirty minutes and...
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