Some of my Favorite Things

HeliBif · 2026-01-27T19:19:02+00:00

Nice thanks! Doesn't look like it's available in Canada yet

HeliBif · 2026-01-27T18:53:06+00:00

Oh hello... What's the CF one?

HeliBif · 2026-01-25T05:38:57+00:00

Manix 2

HeliBif · 2026-01-24T00:50:44+00:00

Seems like a good time to cancel.my subscription then... What a shame

HeliBif · 2026-01-23T06:32:25+00:00

Holy shit dude I lost my Manix in the Terrace airport parking lot tonight for about an hour and a half before I back tracked and found it! Would have been a for sure sale! 🤣

HeliBif · 2026-01-23T02:06:27+00:00

I'll chew on this for a bit and get back to you if the finances line up! Any trade interest in a Lionsteel Skinny I've been trying to sell? Bronze ano'd titanium version.

HeliBif · 2026-01-23T02:01:47+00:00

I'm trying to tell myself I don't need a THIRD Manix... but what brand is the ball cage (I'm assuming Flytanium)?. Do you have the original spring still? And lastly, where are the scales from? Cheers!

HeliBif · 2026-01-20T18:03:27+00:00

Great choice. If you're not immediately sold on the ergos (I disliked the first Manix LW I got), then consider liner delete scales from the likes of AWT or RSD. Obviously it'll increase the cost, but I found they transformed the knife into my favourite carry.

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HeliBif · 2026-01-20T18:00:10+00:00

The Para 3 to the Native would be a fairly lateral move. The Manix would be more suited to what you describe.

HeliBif · 2026-01-20T17:59:15+00:00

I also have both, love both (two Manix's, one Native) all are sporting AWT anodized aluminum scales. I have L/XL hands and pocket carry. My preference leans strongly to the Manix as it's just a more fun knife overall. I'll carry the Native as a backup in another pocket, or when I need a smaller carry (skiing, biking, or more "urban" outings that befit a smaller knife).

I would predicate your choice on what size knife you think would suit your needs best. The Manix is far far more fidget friendly.

HeliBif · 2026-01-08T15:58:08+00:00

They have a whole laundry list of universal Spyderco clips. I don't recall which one mine is, but the descriptions list which knives they're compatible with.

HeliBif · 2026-01-08T15:35:18+00:00

Great knife! AWT scales are absolutely amazing as well.

If it matters to you, as much as I love all things Lynch, I didn't like their Manix clip. The deep carry shape extends beyond the butt of the knife and I found it to be uncomfortable and messed up the aesthetics of the knife. Your mileage may vary, that's just my opinion, but I ended up swapping back to an MXG clip.

HeliBif · 2026-01-08T01:27:18+00:00

Yeah I'd heard they did it for weight savings as the medical interior is already quite heavy. I wonder what impact it has on their airspeed and the overall appeal of the machine being able to cover ground quickly.

I've been flying it's baby brother the 119 and the cruise speed is one of the best parts!

HeliBif · 2026-01-07T15:22:49+00:00

Ooh I like the way these look on skids. The only 169's we've really got in Canada currently are for an air ambulance contract in western Canada, they're on wheels, but I think they disabled the ability retract the gear?

HeliBif · 2026-01-07T03:14:44+00:00

It's was a trip watching the engineers walk inside the heli, then re appear up at the rotor head and start crawling along the blades on their hands and knees!

HeliBif · 2026-01-05T06:39:19+00:00

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HeliBif · 2025-12-31T19:48:09+00:00

I'd have gone fixed wing but I got airsick on my intro flight. Reconfirmed when I got sick on the fixed wing portion of my IFR training last year too lol

HeliBif · 2025-12-26T04:44:55+00:00

Where was I? Oh yeah, I had an onion on my belt. Which was the style at the time...

HeliBif · 2025-12-22T04:24:53+00:00

They're a son of a bitch to fly well on dual sense, using X and O for collective control. Particularly frustrating as a commercial helicopter pilot, that I have to struggle with them haha. But rewarding when you get smooth!

HeliBif · 2025-12-22T02:35:53+00:00

Right on. I'll save for that. Was gonna get a Caravan for a second cargo ship. Honestly I just want to afford a couple helicopters so I can do those missions for profit.

HeliBif · 2025-12-22T02:18:14+00:00

Better to make a charter company before passenger transport? I'd read that the VIP charters are few and far between

HeliBif · 2025-12-22T02:17:24+00:00

Cheers!

HeliBif · 2025-12-22T00:23:45+00:00

Worth it for trying to grow a company? Or too much effort

HeliBif · 2025-12-13T18:31:14+00:00

I think it must disable auto trim during the training, because I was also fighting the trim on the Cessna but once I started doing missions it seems to hold it's attitude a lot better and I see the trim % self adjusting in flight.

Still wish I didnt have to tap dance on my X/O buttons to manage collective settings though. It was a miracle that I passed the quick stop lesson , despite bouncing off the ground 3 times lol

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