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Do the newer DA-20’s or Cirrus SR-22 make fuel burn calculations? I must admit, I have no idea but I am curious. We often play around with the math in the Embraer to see what uses more gas, stay high …

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Looking back at my job as A&P at a very big flight school, I think replacing tires was a big part of my average day. The daily Touch and Go’s really wore them out, and there were quite a few …

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My wife and I are shopping around for a second hand car. A herculean task nowadays. At least you don’t have to wait 6 to 18 months like in the case of new cars, but the supply is thin. What …

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This nagging feeling of having forgotten something can be a blessing or a curse, depending on the overall reliability of your memory. Personally, when I get this feeling, I rack my brain for a certain amount of time and, if …

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