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by Speedrecord
Fri Feb 26, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Garmin Aera 550 For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2380

Garmin Aera 550 For Sale

Hi All, I have a Garmin Aera 550 for sale with all the bits, manuals and box. This is the model prior to the current one and last of the line to have dual purpose car/motorbike and aviation use. So it has extra mount and power. All in great condition. Nav data to 8/10/20 and European obstacles to 5/...
by Speedrecord
Wed Nov 11, 2020 2:09 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Big pilots
Replies: 7
Views: 3365

Re: Big pilots

Thanks All, I was aware there would be a lot of personal judgement involved. But wondered if some key measurements could be identified. e.g. max Height of pilot, Cabin width and, as noted, payload. It looks like well over half the LAA fleet may be impossible for me just being over 6ft 1in tall. Add ...
by Speedrecord
Mon Nov 09, 2020 8:55 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Big pilots
Replies: 7
Views: 3365

Re: Big pilots

Don't think surgery is the answer to fitting in an aircraft, so maybe a list with essential info is? Please!
by Speedrecord
Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Big pilots
Replies: 7
Views: 3365

Big pilots

Hi All, Not posted before, so sorry of this is old stuff. I cannot find info on the website. These days everyone is taller wider and heavier than the past. (and the older you get!) Looking at the various aircraft types, I realise that some of us larger people cannot fit in many of the older classics...
by Speedrecord
Sun Jan 05, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Mild Stuff - Cleaning
Replies: 1
Views: 1276

Mild Stuff - Cleaning

Hi All, Happy Flying New Year. I wondered what the combined wisdom was on aircraft Cleaning? My aircraft is not near a tap just about ever. So I tried some waterless wash & wax from Meguires. I have so far tried it on my (dirty) car as an experiment and been impressed with the results. I appreciate ...