what did you do this week - 2024FW2
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:03 pm
after 18 years I managed to get some new boots, size 12. the old CAT boots are still OK, but need a new insert because I was getting a hot spot on the left. these new boots have a bigger sole and in doing a fit check, they don't work for me in this plane. the sole catches on the upper cross bar so they are out. the last thing you want upon landing is your feet tangled. I'll use my old boots for flying. I buy my boots at the grocery store.
refreshed the 5-year-old Velcro on my 3x5 card holder. I scuffed the plastic since I have found it to provide a better bonding surface. I use this holder more than you would think. I am going to copy my pre-start and runup checklist to a 3x5 card size and put it here for a test. I am particular about my checklist. after a 30-mile bike ride, I'm tired and don't want to miss anything for the flight out. the checklist is peace of mind, and it always works.
cleaned the canopy with micro mesh and cotton. micro mesh is good for big stuff but will not remove the film. soft cotton (old t-shirt) will remove the film.
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the finger wiggle causes two planes to become inverted. his fingers actually fluttered. I think that is the secret. I need to try that wiggle the next time I see an airliner to see if it works.
https://youtu.be/Czdc0XSMEnE?si=yKZTN1ekATr8f1Uz&t=76
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refreshed the 5-year-old Velcro on my 3x5 card holder. I scuffed the plastic since I have found it to provide a better bonding surface. I use this holder more than you would think. I am going to copy my pre-start and runup checklist to a 3x5 card size and put it here for a test. I am particular about my checklist. after a 30-mile bike ride, I'm tired and don't want to miss anything for the flight out. the checklist is peace of mind, and it always works.
cleaned the canopy with micro mesh and cotton. micro mesh is good for big stuff but will not remove the film. soft cotton (old t-shirt) will remove the film.
*****
the finger wiggle causes two planes to become inverted. his fingers actually fluttered. I think that is the secret. I need to try that wiggle the next time I see an airliner to see if it works.
https://youtu.be/Czdc0XSMEnE?si=yKZTN1ekATr8f1Uz&t=76
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