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Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-20-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,382
Posted By FloridaJohn
You can run ship's power to the GDL39 (with the...

You can run ship's power to the GDL39 (with the appropriate cable), and the little stubby antenna unscrews to allow you to run an external antenna. I don't have a GDL39 in hand, but that is what I...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-20-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,348
Posted By FloridaJohn
Because it is right off the end of the runway,...

Because it is right off the end of the runway, and you are not tempted to try the "impossible turn." Plus, roads are less dangerous than trees and swamps. BTW, this is a four-lane divided highway...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-20-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,348
Posted By FloridaJohn
Congrats, Bud! If I were you, I would take of on...

Congrats, Bud!

If I were you, I would take of on 8R. If you have a problem right after running out of runway, you can turn 45 degrees and land on the Beeline Highway. If the engine quits after...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-01-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,926
Posted By FloridaJohn
Close. RAIM actually stands for Receiver...

Close. RAIM actually stands for Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor. ;)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-10-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,644
Posted By FloridaJohn
Albert Whitted (KSPG)...

Albert Whitted (KSPG) (http://www.stpete.org/airport/) in St. Petersberg, Florida is within walking distance of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Forum: Propellers 07-05-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,201
Posted By FloridaJohn
+1 from me, too. That shop has been there for a...

+1 from me, too. That shop has been there for a long time (since 1982).
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-30-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,393
Posted By FloridaJohn
You can rent a SuperCub at North County airport...

You can rent a SuperCub at North County airport (F45) from Sunquest Aviation. (http://www.sunquestaviation.com/)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-19-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,964
Posted By FloridaJohn
Well, now someone needs to delete this thread......

Well, now someone needs to delete this thread... :rolleyes:
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-10-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,513
Posted By FloridaJohn
Nope. That is not what the FAA is proposing. The...

Nope. That is not what the FAA is proposing. The FAA is proposing the purchaser (aka the software companies/websites) pay to download the data from the FAA, and then pay an additional license fee for...
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-05-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,437
Posted By FloridaJohn
I think the basic idea behind a plenum is to make...

I think the basic idea behind a plenum is to make the airflow more efficient so that you can reduce the size of the air inlets. This reduction in air inlet size will improve the aerodynamics of the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-16-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,765
Posted By FloridaJohn
Original thread for those interested: Grinded...

Original thread for those interested:

Grinded spar input please (http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=77596)

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g427/epsound/Spar.jpg
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-31-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,739
Posted By FloridaJohn
From AvWeb:...

From AvWeb: (http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/SNF_Insurance_Tornado_205653-1.html)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-04-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,318
Posted By FloridaJohn
The instrument rating will never be less...

The instrument rating will never be less expensive than it is now. Gas prices will rise as will instructor/checkride rates. Getting back currency/proficiency will be quicker and easier than learning...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-01-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,108
Posted By FloridaJohn
Here are some links to older threads of Bob's on...

Here are some links to older threads of Bob's on this topic (including pictures):

Slider Canopy Sideskirt (http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=1525&highlight=side+skirt)

slider...
Forum: Safety 07-20-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,185
Posted By FloridaJohn
From...

From http://www.airventure.org/atc/vfr_basics.html


MAINTAIN 1/2 MILE (CONSTANT OR INCREASING) IN-TRAIL SPACING

S-TURNS WILL NOT WORK

If you have to S-Turn in order to maintain the required ?...
Forum: Safety 07-19-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,185
Posted By FloridaJohn
Here is an excellent web page about flying into...

Here is an excellent web page about flying into OSH by ATC. It answers a lot of questions posed by this thread.

VFR Arrival Basics (http://www.airventure.org/atc/vfr_basics.html)
Forum: Safety 07-19-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,185
Posted By FloridaJohn
Yes. The problem with using the fast lane is...

Yes.

The problem with using the fast lane is that everyone is merged into the slow lane long before you get to the runway. I think ATC would prefer everyone to get in the 90 knot line if at all...
Forum: Safety 05-03-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,727
Posted By FloridaJohn
This...

This (http://www.torgoenacademy.com/flightsuit_article1.htm) is an article from the February 2006 Sport Aerobatics magazine on this very subject.

Here is a quote to encourage you to read the whole...
Forum: Safety 04-24-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,470
Posted By FloridaJohn
This really isn't the problem. The way I see it,...

This really isn't the problem. The way I see it, people are continuing to die in predicable and boring ways. If we could just stop people from running out of fuel while still in the air, we would...
Forum: Florida (Central) 04-13-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,379
Posted By FloridaJohn
Keep in mind that you have to pay in full in...

Keep in mind that you have to pay in full in advance (I think two weeks), and there are no refunds if the weather does not cooperate.

I have been involved with several groups that tried to do a...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 02-24-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 18,576
Posted By FloridaJohn
How are you dimming 12 LEDs when there are only 6...

How are you dimming 12 LEDs when there are only 6 PWM outputs? Are you creating your own PWM signals for the generic digital outputs? Just curious, thanks.
Forum: Florida (South) 10-20-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,473
Posted By FloridaJohn
Sorry to say, but that is the going rate around...

Sorry to say, but that is the going rate around here. :(

Tie downs at North County (F45) are $75/month, no minimum term. T-hangars are around $625/month, but I believe they have some available right...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-22-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,477
Posted By FloridaJohn
No worries, they're exempt! Looks like they...

No worries, they're exempt!



Looks like they heard about the meeting. Too bad the FAA didn't check their mailbox. :rolleyes:
Forum: APRS Tracking 06-10-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,611
Posted By FloridaJohn
APRS is going to report GPS altitude, we fly...

APRS is going to report GPS altitude, we fly using pressure altitude. The further the altimeter setting is from 29.92, the larger the difference between the two.
Forum: GPS 05-06-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,888
Posted By FloridaJohn
According to this post...

According to this post (http://forums.aopa.org/showpost.php?p=1180369&postcount=235) over on the AOPA forums, it shows a blue dot at your location on the map (screen shots of this over on the AOPA...
Forum: APRS Tracking 03-06-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,497
Posted By FloridaJohn
Have we determined what the optimal amount to...

Have we determined what the optimal amount to trim off of these antennas is yet?
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