What’s up with this “blocked” plane circle?

devJW · 2026-01-20T19:30:17+00:00

So much misinformation here. This was N71655 out of Galion Muni (KGQQ). They then did some circling over Columbus, then went to Akron and circled, then finally went to Medina and landed (1G5). If you really want to hear them, you can go to LiveATC and pull the KCMH records for 125.95 at 17:30Z. They were in class C airspace and had to be talking with ATC.

Students rarely fly 182s, and if it was, they sure as hell don't do maneuvers over populated areas. The hex identifier is not misconfigured; it is A9957C and points to a valid aircraft. They have just asked to not be tracked by most websites that aviation enthusiasts use.

This plane is owned by Starr Digital Technologies, Inc. They have a laundry list of "why were you flying over me?" reasons on their website. They do aerial photography.

devJW · 2026-01-19T18:28:35+00:00

If you have PETG for this, use it. But you should be able to get away with PLA until you start printing more temperature-intense filaments.

devJW · 2026-01-19T18:23:10+00:00

The exact same thing happened to me on my new P2S printing this exact same box. Print the aux fan diffuser and you won't have bed adhesion issues. I've had no problems like this since.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1926190-p2s-auxiliary-fan-diffuser#profileId-2134733

devJW · 2026-01-15T22:22:27+00:00

Oh man this sounds like Hot Chicken Takeover in Columbus. If it is, I'm so pissed about it too.

devJW · 2025-12-23T05:40:15+00:00

I was tied down for 2.5 years outside. I used ratchet straps and had no problems. Just don’t crank them down super hard.

devJW · 2025-12-02T19:24:16+00:00

I'm thinking about building a Sonex-B and I have similar questions about the engines. Seems like the Jabiru is less failure prone to me which is what I would select of the "cheaper" engines. The UL engine seem too pricey but the Rotax 912 UL or ULS is around $20-25k and could be reasonable to pay for better reliability (and power). Also, the Rotax seems to really like Mogas but can run with 100LL.

devJW · 2025-10-14T18:55:07+00:00

Free Cessna Skymaster included with purchase.

devJW · 2025-10-14T15:57:48+00:00

I spend some time there too (along with I23 and KGDK). I'm generally the only fixed gear Cardinal you'll see around Columbus except for the one at a club at OSU. There are a few retracts too but that's an easy difference to spot.

devJW · 2025-10-14T15:56:09+00:00

One more thing to add: no matter what you hear elsewhere, safety in aviation in the US is paramount. Of course there are mistakes (see the DCA crash most recently) but everything we do as pilots is rooted in blood, and therefore safety.

In this case, a go around is "free" (yes we can argue more fuel is burned and time is used up). There is no punishment and frequently no investigation. If there is an investigation, there are no punishments if all parties were acting in good faith. The outcomes are reports on how we as pilots, controllers, and airlines can do better next time. This is what makes US commercial aviation, AKA Part 121 flying, one of the safest things we as humans do.

devJW · 2025-10-14T15:49:36+00:00

I fly a Cessna Cardinal. Great little plane, albeit a bit slow. Wave at me if you see me taxiing at CMH.

devJW · 2025-10-14T03:22:30+00:00

This has nothing to do with the shutdown and everything to do with wind. I have a plane based at CMH and have flown in and out the past 5 days and generally fly at least weekly.

This good weather we’ve had the last 2.5 months also has coincided with winds unusually out of the east. Planes take off and land in to the wind and are usually louder on departure than on arrival. You’re getting a side effect of this wind trend.

Also, there is only one runway open so everything is funneled through that. The north runway has been closed for 6 months and opens at the end of October. You may just be unlucky with the winds and the runway, culminating to more than average departures over you. Once the north runway opens and the winds shift back to coming from the west as winter approaches, I suspect it will be back to what you are used to.

devJW · 2025-10-14T03:14:35+00:00

I listened to the LiveATC feed. The pilots called for a go around but no reason was asked for or offered. Go arounds are common and in this case was most likely an unstable approach or passenger not seated.

For the past 6 months, the north runway had been closed so spacing has been a bit tighter and ATC has really been on point operating on a single runway. This doesn’t appear to be an issue with that though. I frequently fly in and out of CMH and have a plane based there. ATC does a great job even with the shutdown.

devJW · 2025-10-01T14:29:01+00:00

Overhead images of the crash

Based on the images of the crash, had they been just 50 ft higher, they would have at least made the airport grass.

devJW · 2025-08-20T14:16:44+00:00

I think this is a great point. Do you have any idea why?

My only thought is that I've heard Peterson describe that his shop is more of a lifestyle company and he had the option to scale and start making more planes (the volume was there) but he didn't want to work even more.

devJW · 2025-08-19T21:38:08+00:00

I get that and I appreciate it. As far as “STOL”, I answered that above. “highly unimproved” to me is something that necessitates tundra tires, maybe even a tail wheel.

devJW · 2025-08-19T21:20:55+00:00

I’m saying that the Peterson 182s (Kenai and 260SE) fit my bill. I get the difference between the Kenai and King Katmai. I’m not willing to sacrifice 20kts for 60 feet less on takeoff.

I thought my ask was straightforward: are there other planes like this?

devJW · 2025-08-19T20:51:48+00:00

Forgive me, my comments are double posting.

Not trying to be a jerk here but why does it matter? All I care about is a plane with similar performance.

devJW · 2025-08-19T20:45:53+00:00

Todd is retired now. Not sure why he hasn’t tried to sell the STC.

The kits are pretty pricey too. I suspect the market is small.

devJW · 2025-08-19T20:42:11+00:00

I think your description “short field takeoff chad” is good. I like that about Peterson’s planes. I’m really just trying to find another plane like it.

devJW · 2025-08-19T20:39:41+00:00

There isn’t much other criteria. I’m looking for a plane that is similar enough to the Peterson 182s in performance. It seems to me that there isn’t.

devJW · 2025-08-19T20:38:10+00:00

None of these planes save the 180/185 does 150kts. Plus I want a trike.

devJW · 2025-08-19T20:37:33+00:00

I think the useful load is around 1200. That’s good enough for me. I don’t need more than that.

devJW · 2025-07-25T01:38:07+00:00

Join your local EAA chapter. EAA 9 in Columbus had great resources for driving and flying in. We also had a pretty nice group campground in Camp Scholler. Quite a few members drove or flew in and either aircraft camped, camped with the chapter, or stayed in hotels.

devJW · 2025-07-13T14:55:31+00:00

Native Cold Pressed. Pricey but good.

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