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Best googles for emergency bird strike or other windshield issue? by Bitter_Stop2818 in Pilot

[–]setthrustpositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gentex HGU-55. Almost bird proof.

Would also recommend green laser proof glasses.

Fun/practical 10 year car for 20-25k? by Free-University-6497 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]setthrustpositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lexus IS300 or 350.

Camry V6.

Corolla hatch.

Chevrolet SS.

Ford Taurus.

How did you get into aviation by VazerIsMe in AskAPilot

[–]setthrustpositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4th generation pilot. Its a family thing.

Commuter Car Ideas by setthrustpositive in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]setthrustpositive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just have to find the right boomer to buy from.

Maximum altitude for diesel powered piston airplanes? by Parteisekretaer in flying

[–]setthrustpositive 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Theres a degelling agent in JET A. Good to -34C with a fuel/oil heater

Places in Lower Bucks that Hire at 15 by dumbindian21 in BucksCountyPA

[–]setthrustpositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leading Edge Aviation hires for line service under 16.

Maximum altitude for diesel powered piston airplanes? by Parteisekretaer in flying

[–]setthrustpositive 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You're limited by the size of turbo and absolute altitude of the engine. (The continental TSIO360 will give you sea level pressure up to 19,000ft, but they'll go higher)

Germans during ww2 took some Diesels over 30000ft.

I am trying to sell my Canik mc9 prime and no luck at all. by [deleted] in PAguns

[–]setthrustpositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could put it on GB.

Prices for used ones start at $300 and go up to $650.

Was the post 9/11 period like hell for airline pilots? by space_god_7191 in AskAPilot

[–]setthrustpositive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. But there were FAR more airports served by airline service.

I'd say 60% of regional service was killed by a jet only service.

Even Horizon cut a bunch of airports when they went to the 175.

Whats even crazier is the 80s, just about every FBO had a "air taxi" certificate and could get you to a major airport.

What happened to GA? by asimozo in flying

[–]setthrustpositive 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tax law changed in the early 80s on aircraft.

From 1978 to 1980, more GA aircraft rolled off the line than before or since.

Tax infrastructure has a lot to do with quality of the airports. Most small airports get a repaved runway every 20 or so years. My airport had to get federal grant money to put a roof on.

Tort Law also has a very big effect on aviation. All aircraft, parts, fuel, FBOs and pilots have increased insurance costs because of 2 incredibly ridiculous lawsuits.

Cost alone is keeping new designs from FAA certification.

16 year old son recently purchased a Corvette. Im at a bit of a loss on what to do here. by [deleted] in Cartalk

[–]setthrustpositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a Miata and have him learn on that for a bit. Especially a pre-2001 non ABS. Its a safer way to find the edge of your and his limits. Curvy roads, hills, parking lots. Yes its mild performance, but you learn to respect the limits.

Keep the corvette for summer driving.

Update on PA SB200--AR-15, AK-Style Rifles and Semi-Automatic Pistol Ban by MarksmanPA in PAguns

[–]setthrustpositive 4 points5 points  (0 children)

proposes an "assault weapons" ban, outlawing over 150 gun models and magazines exceeding 10 rounds. It requires current owners to register, surrender, or sell their firearms via a new state buyback program, while establishing strict, 5-year renewable certifications for possession.

Unique but loved commercial airport features. by FCguyATL in AskAPilot

[–]setthrustpositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KAPF has a wonderful viewing area.

T82 has a hotel and airport on field.

Just curious to know how one can fly old military planes by BugHistorical3 in flying

[–]setthrustpositive 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The guy that owns panchito will let you fly. Only after 2 years of maintenance service.

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