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300,000 Miles!

Well, I meant to stop and photograph this amazing milestone.  I wanted to get a photo of the odometer reading exactly 300,000 miles, but I was not driving. I had Mrs. Blogger driving while I was sitting in the right … Continue reading

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Cold, Part II

I wrote (really complained) about the cold in an earlier blog on December 6th, but maybe I was a little premature with my moaning and groaning. Now it is really cold! Throughout the entire United States, it seems as though … Continue reading

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The Front Side and the Backside!

One of the more complex concepts for students or inexperienced pilots to grasp involves flying on the “front side” or the “backside” of the power curve.  On the front side, everything seems to be working normally while on the backside, … Continue reading

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Teaching Speed – The Basics

Yesterday, I wrote about the extremes – flying high or low, fast or slow.  I like the extremes and feel as if the heart of the envelope could be, well, somewhat boring from the standpoint of flying.  The main thing … Continue reading

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So, How Much Does a Car Cost?

One thing almost everyone wants to know is, How much will my new car cost?  Of course, this can cover a lot of ground. For car owners, there may be many answers to these questions. Most motorists want to know … Continue reading

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