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Aviation BS and Photo Thread

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by JB, Feb 26, 2016.

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  1. May 14, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    MatthewMay1

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    Maybe an inch or so. They had to start up and power out of it. A line guy blew some fuses on the Lektro trying to pull it out. I have no idea why they wouldn't have used the diesel tractor we have for towing airplanes, unless we have no G-IV bar and head. Come to think of it, I've never seen one there...

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    That is super cool
     
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  2. May 14, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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    JB

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    JB [OP] ....................

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    I have flown into KTVL on charters in Citation jets and for fun in light piston airplanes many times. I even used to take students up there for fun when they finished their multi-commercial certificates for a congratulatory lunch. It is one of my favorite airports to fly into.

    What kind of plane are you looking to charter? It can be rather expensive.
     
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  3. May 14, 2018 at 10:46 AM
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    Hey there! After some research I've found that it is really expensive compared to flying into San Francisco or Reno. I was just looking for a one way for myself so I can visit family before they go back home and always thought it would be neat to fly into Tahoe. Prices looked to be $500-$1000+ (maybe I was looking at the wrong thing) but compared to a $37 flight from Long Beach to San Francisco I don't think I have any other choice in the matter.
     
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  4. May 14, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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    BlueHeli

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    Always fun to pee off cliffs!!!!
     
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  5. May 14, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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    Not when there’s an upslope wind!
     
    UplandExplorer, May 14, 2018
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  6. May 16, 2018 at 1:28 PM
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    Southwest flies into Reno so that is probably your closet airline option. Charting into KTVL would be several thousand dollars, depending on the type of plane of course.
     
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  7. May 16, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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    Thanks for the reply. Looks like I'll just do that then haha! Always thought it would be neat to fly into either Lake Tahoe or Catalina Island type of airport. Glad I asked and I appreciate the replies :thumbsup:
     
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  8. May 16, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    Pistol Pete Go Pokes!

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    Only a week or so left before the runway is back open

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  9. May 16, 2018 at 8:16 PM
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    Hope it can take the weight of a loaded down Cardinal! :laughing:
     
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  10. May 17, 2018 at 2:46 PM
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  11. May 17, 2018 at 9:59 PM
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    Island flying must be so fun.

    My plane is in annual and so far the only expensive things are a Corrosion X treatment and 4 new engine mounts. :fingerscrossed: for nothing else

    Also, I signed up to get my multi add-on in a Twin Comanche. It's got an Aspen and a 530W, so that should be fun. I registered for a 2 week balls-to-the-wall CFI class in July as well. Gonna be a busy summer for me!
     
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    Sounds like alot of work! Do you only have csel?
     
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  13. May 17, 2018 at 11:59 PM
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    Almost done with heli work training. Going to be flying the r22, r44, 300c, 172, Seneca (after i get mei), and possibly an arrow or 182.
     
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  14. May 18, 2018 at 7:42 AM
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    MatthewMay1

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    Yep, only single commercial right now
    Nice! Is the R44 turbine or piston?
     
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  15. May 18, 2018 at 7:45 AM
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    Either O-540 or IO-540
     
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  16. May 18, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    MatthewMay1

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    Gotcha. Are they liquid cooled?
     
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  17. May 18, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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    air cooled, normally aspirated.
     
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  18. May 18, 2018 at 7:55 AM
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    MatthewMay1

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    Oh, okay I’ve never looked at one closely so I’m not sure how the engine cowlings are designed
     
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  19. May 18, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    Yeah it is a freshly overhauled R44 raven 2. Incase you wanted to look it up. Its a different beast when flying at 1900 msl vs 6000msl. It has a giant squirrel cage blower on the back end.
     
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  20. May 18, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    Just getting started in aviation and am loving it. Somehow tacos always find eachotherIMG_20180402_081520174.jpg IMG_20180510_114206160.jpg IMG_20180518_113730189_HDR.jpg
     
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