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Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-19-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,007
Posted By Cooperd0g
Did you consider waiting until the new medical...

Did you consider waiting until the new medical rules took effect? However, like you said, you seem to like building and starting a new RV-12 lets you build and not worry about the new rules.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 09-12-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By Cooperd0g
Thanks, we may take you up on that later. We just...

Thanks, we may take you up on that later. We just found out about an open house at GAI in October that will have both RV-4s and -6s so that is going to be on our calendar.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 09-11-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By Cooperd0g
Thanks Jim, I'll send you a PM.

Thanks Jim, I'll send you a PM.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 09-11-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By Cooperd0g
I have heard this too. That's why we will need to...

I have heard this too. That's why we will need to scope out both and hopefully get to sit in them and check out the baggage capability. She is pretty good at packing light on the motorcycle.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 09-09-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By Cooperd0g
Anyone want to show me their RV-4 and RV-6?

I'm saving to buy a plane and a flying -4 or -6 is at the top of my list. I have seen a -6 before up close, but not a -4 and my wife hasn't seen either one.

Thanks!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-29-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,633
Posted By Cooperd0g
Not a joke, this is true. Excess G forces cause...

Not a joke, this is true. Excess G forces cause pooling of the blood in your lower extremeties. The result can be a syncopal like loss of consciousness. The way to combat it is to increase your blood...
Forum: Virtual Hangar 12-31-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,455
Posted By Cooperd0g
Smokey, I am hoping to buy a flying RV in about...

Smokey, I am hoping to buy a flying RV in about 3-5 years. I have seen enough night and bad weather stuff that I'm pretty much okay with daytime VFR for fun flying. Some of the iPad apps out there...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-24-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,042
Posted By Cooperd0g
I'm rather partial to Alpine in Wyoming. I have...

I'm rather partial to Alpine in Wyoming. I have visited, but now flown in. Not much for a population center and about an hour from skiing. Anything you can imagine outdoors and lots like epic flying....
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-24-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,836
Posted By Cooperd0g
Another vote for WnB Pro. Pretty easy to use.

Another vote for WnB Pro. Pretty easy to use.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-20-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,510
Posted By Cooperd0g
One thing to consider about packing is to maybe...

One thing to consider about packing is to maybe ship some stuff to your designation ahead of time. Depending on what type of trips you do and how long you go it may be worth shipping a box or two. If...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 05-19-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,216
Posted By Cooperd0g
Also, for those that may not know, fighters...

Also, for those that may not know, fighters generally have a larger acceptable INS error per hour due to the yanking and banking they do compared to a transport aircraft or airliner. Sig600 flies...
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-19-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,383
Posted By Cooperd0g
A friend of mine and I were hanging out doing...

A friend of mine and I were hanging out doing some mountain biking sometime last year. We met a group of guys with more money than brains. They kept talking about the new bikes coming out with carbon...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-17-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,928
Posted By Cooperd0g
Plus you just have less panel room anyway!

Plus you just have less panel room anyway!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-17-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,809
Posted By Cooperd0g
I think they can be a good idea. There is even a...

I think they can be a good idea. There is even a website for helping people find partners that has apparently been bought out by AOPA. I just typed in the old website and it redirected me to...
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-16-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,632
Posted By Cooperd0g
The synthetic vision may not be a HUD, but I...

The synthetic vision may not be a HUD, but I think it is an incredible feature. Add a real GA HUD and you would have some fantastic tools.
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-16-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,632
Posted By Cooperd0g
I was thinking the same thing!

I was thinking the same thing!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-16-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,082
Posted By Cooperd0g
I was in the same boat as fl-mike, all of my...

I was in the same boat as fl-mike, all of my money (and debt) was going towards all of the things my now ex-wife wanted. The big house filled with only Ethan Allen furniture, a Lexus, vacations every...
Forum: GPS 05-15-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,680
Posted By Cooperd0g
I started my ForFlight subscription as a 30 day...

I started my ForFlight subscription as a 30 day trial. I noticed the same download lag as you are because it had to look for the information and download it as I was selecting things. Once you...
Forum: RV-6/6A 05-14-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,430
Posted By Cooperd0g
Thanks to rvmills and the other fine folks at...

Thanks to rvmills and the other fine folks at Stead airport I was able to get a good look at some 6, 7, and 9s today. My dogs are both pretty chill with me, but I would have them tethered to the back...
Forum: Tip up canopy vs. Sliding canopy 05-14-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,910
Posted By Cooperd0g
I asked some test pilot friends and, sure enough,...

I asked some test pilot friends and, sure enough, the F-35 canopy does not jettison. The primary reason is due to the B variant where the canopy jettison time prior to seat ejection is too much of a...
Forum: Tip up canopy vs. Sliding canopy 05-13-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,910
Posted By Cooperd0g
I think I found the pictures on CodeOne.com or...

I think I found the pictures on CodeOne.com or something like that. I'm not that familiar with the jet so it is surprising to hear that the canopy doesn't jettison. That tubing still doesn't look...
Forum: Tip up canopy vs. Sliding canopy 05-13-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,910
Posted By Cooperd0g
Not exactly sure, but probably to keep you away...

Not exactly sure, but probably to keep you away from that gas tube running along the edge. I don't have F-35 time though.
Forum: Tip up canopy vs. Sliding canopy 05-12-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,910
Posted By Cooperd0g
I doubt it is det cord. Det cord is usually in a...

I doubt it is det cord. Det cord is usually in a zig zag pattern on the very top a-la the T-45 and the AV-8B. That tube is mostly likely a gas tube to provide pressure to the canopy seal and/or...
Forum: Tip up canopy vs. Sliding canopy 05-12-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,910
Posted By Cooperd0g
Canopy choice and new fighters

It seems like a common theme of referencing old fighters comes up quite a bit in the discussion of canopy choice. I though I would share some perspective relative to new fighters.

F/A-18: It has a...
Forum: RV-6/6A 05-11-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,430
Posted By Cooperd0g
Dog cargo capacity for RV-6

I am very interested in purchasing a flying RV. I really like the speed and efficiency coupled with the ability to tinker with it, but I have no desire to build. I saw a thread in the Acts of Charity...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 05-09-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,094
Posted By Cooperd0g
It isn't really size I'm looking for. I'm more...

It isn't really size I'm looking for. I'm more interested in efficiency and functionality. It seems like the G3X with a used 430W gives you the most bang for the buck with everything you could want...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 05-09-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,094
Posted By Cooperd0g
I can see your point about redundancy and also...

I can see your point about redundancy and also putting such and expensive piece of gear in the plane.

Let me ask this: if you need a 430W at a minimum to go with the G3X in order to do RNAV...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 05-09-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,094
Posted By Cooperd0g
Ah, this was the missing piece of my knowledge. I...

Ah, this was the missing piece of my knowledge. I was thinking "why do I need a 430/530/650/750?" Now I know why.

Thanks for the replies. The best set up may be the dual screen G3X with a 430 or...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 05-09-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,094
Posted By Cooperd0g
Garmin G3X and/or GTN 750

Just thinking of possible future panel configurations. I like the aspects of both the G3X and the GTN 750. Recent articles that I read about the GTN 750 suggested that having the second MFD screen on...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 03-09-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 20,992
Posted By Cooperd0g
Verizon's iPhone 4 let's you do that too. AT&T...

Verizon's iPhone 4 let's you do that too. AT&T will be setting it up soon also for the iPhone 4 as well. I believe they charge extra for it, but I'm not sure. That does alleviate the need for a Mi-Fi...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 03-09-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 20,992
Posted By Cooperd0g
I'm not JDanno, but I use a 16GB (the smallest)...

I'm not JDanno, but I use a 16GB (the smallest) Wi-Fi only iPad. I run ForeFlight with a Bad Elf GPS. It works like a champ. If you pre-download all of the charts for your area and airport...
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