Monday, May 28, 2018

Who to believe . . . about leaning?


Is this really definitive:


What Lycoming says:

I have been experimenting with the BMP.  I hope I don't need an overhaul sooner than TBO!  (smile)

Sunday, May 20, 2018

FM 15020KT

When you can't go flying because of the weather, you study the weather.  But how would you decipher the phrase in a Center Weather Advisory:


  • AREA EMBD OF TS AND SHRA WITH MOD-HVY PCPN MOV FM 15020KT

I still cannot find the definitive resource but an FSS 1800wxbrief briefer and I discussed it at length today.  I would love to see it in writing!

Monday, May 7, 2018

Flying to 09J . . .

On a trip from KSRQ to 09J, the most expensive vehicle, per mile, was not the plane!

Monday, April 30, 2018

Whups! UPDATED


It turns out the new stick gauge, FUELHAWK C-182/43.5, correlates very nicely with the electronic fuel gauges of the G1000 at 20 gallons indicated and with the self service fuel pump at KVNC.  It is dead on for the 43.5 gallons full tank measure, after adding 23.5 gallons according the fuel pump.  I will keep comparing for a few more different fuel levels before I trust this stick!