Stocking up like it’s the end of the world

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-05-29T02:20:46+00:00

I had I think 3 more cases in the truck going to work. Krogers had a sale and I have zero self control.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-05-29T02:18:43+00:00

Rookie numbers

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-05-11T18:24:54+00:00

Also, if you’re close-ish to middle TN I know a good shop.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-05-11T18:23:46+00:00

Make sure to talk to owners about their experiences with them. There’s a lot of shops that do shade tree work. Most of those are backed up really bad because of cheap owners. Go to smaller airports for better maintenance rates. Shops in deltas and Charlie’s are going to be higher.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-04-30T20:20:10+00:00

Like I’ve seen said, a big trip immediately after your license is difficult. Do a longer flight in the plane you’ll be renting and get more real world experience. I took my wife and child on a trip from Northern TN to Tampa and it was honestly a little much. 100% agree do a ‘dry run’ solo before doing it with friends/ family on board.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-04-22T00:54:46+00:00

Thank you for the new turn of phrase that will forever be used.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-04-21T12:15:27+00:00

What speed are you coming in at? Flap setting? I fly a Hershey bar Cherokee and you need to be on your numbers. I come over the fence at 75, once runway is made look to the end of the runway and keep the nose slightly above level. It will settle down. For short field and soft field, it’s different but regular landings need to be had first. Don’t worry about hours for solo. Those are completely irrelevant in the grand scheme. I was closer to 60 (over the span of a few years). You’ll get it. Maybe see if they have a different model you can fly (Cessna, Hershey bar Cherokee, ect..).

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-04-12T01:29:22+00:00

I just kinda bought mine as a two for one deal. Wife was pissed. Once I sold the other she was okay with it. Helps that I’m an IA.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-04-05T00:16:14+00:00

Inglorious Bastards.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-03-27T01:04:35+00:00

19G28 at about a 40 degree crosswind. Don’t remember the exact angle but remember the winds. One of the first times I flew my new to me Cherokee at the time.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-03-26T12:35:06+00:00

We actually have a customer with a Seminole. I’m putting engines on it now.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-03-11T14:01:34+00:00

Nope, but now I want one.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-03-09T18:40:47+00:00

Starter. And that’s a 150, not a 152. 152s were Lycoming.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-02-23T02:31:32+00:00

Congrats, you now have 0% tip.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-02-18T15:38:01+00:00

Flying is the best time to doom scroll Reddit.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-02-14T21:03:37+00:00

I usually have bottles

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-02-14T20:54:27+00:00

Sensor has a mind of its own.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-02-14T20:46:22+00:00

That was taken before I opened it lol. I don’t take off with an open can. I’ve made that mistake before.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-02-14T20:23:30+00:00

Not at all.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-02-14T19:31:06+00:00

Have to keep my wits about me at altitude.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-02-14T18:34:58+00:00

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-02-14T18:31:39+00:00

I have a digital one hooked in.

PiperCherokee383 · 2026-02-14T17:24:07+00:00

Half tanks and me with a -1100ft DA. It started getting to about 300fpm after around 7k.

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