The weather in Ohio was great today, and it felt like I truly earned my meal. I saw deer and turkey in the woods and a huge pileated woodpecker. https://i.postimg.cc/jjT2TNR8/un31ld8g2ti81.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/tJhXkKCP/IMG20260408114901.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/KjnZf6vk/IMG20260408120140.jpg htt...

One meal a day (OMAD)... eat whatever you want, and it just works.

the only ones that lived longer where the ones that ate once per day
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The RV10 Bogi tow bar mount now meets the -10 degree pitch self-retaining feature with the latest enhancements. The tow bar can still be removed easily when positioned perfectly horizontal. This design is especially handy for the RV10, where access is tight and often requires coming through the door...

RV10 Bogi tow bar brackets testing. This tow bar mount requires to pins or clamps as it has self-retaining features... This is coming along nicely. Overall, the shake test was good. At a -10-degree pitch with vigorous shaking, I was able to dislodge it. I'm adding some small feature adjustments (les...

Breathing new life into an old scratched up Redline Conquest Classic.... My frame size is 56 but this is a 54. Getting the handle bars up for the old retired guy. https://i.postimg.cc/gj18cDft/IMG20260404154317.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/tTYzXYsq/IMG20260404160831.jpg ******* I've installed new brakes...

Nexus tablet - finger touch intermittent - corrected Works fine out of the case but in the case the finger touch in intermittent. I placed some tape on the case and it is fine now. If you want, you can pop off the back case for a more permanent fix, but this is fine for now. I purchased a couple of ...

RV8 - Preliminary Report - N80AR Flying at a low altitude of 500 ft limits the time to recover if something goes wrong. https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202564/pdf On February 28, 2026, at about 1005 mountain standard time, an experimental amateur-built...

iFly - improved screen resolution maps Hey, they keep getting better... I like it. I have an unlimited, lifetime, multi-platform subscription. https://i.postimg.cc/cHgDSCPR/Screenshot-2026-04-01-07-30-50-29-7cd9e752b7117856eb2190df6e153698.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/50P5rVsK/Screenshot-2026-04-01-08-1...

By March 31st, I had completed over 8,000 push-ups since January 5th. I’ve slowed down a bit lately because I’ve been spending more time on the bike, but I’m hoping to get back on track and hit 9,000 in the next couple of weeks to finish the 90-day challenge. These push-ups have been very helpful in...

I had run short of the polyphenylene sulfide 8mm, 2-hole baffle ignition wire seals, so I printed some more today. You can turn up the heat on these as they are capable, 350F. The "S" marking on these is for sulfide.

Optimum flying interval for Lycoming engine longevity - per Google AI To maximize the longevity of a Lycoming engine, the optimum flying interval is at least once per week for a duration of one hour or more. Regular flight is critical because piston engines are more likely to "rust out" from inactiv...

Lunken Airport to Loveland, Ohio – a 40-mile round trip. Lunken Airport, located on Cincinnati's east side, is conveniently situated next to the Little Miami Bike Trail, allowing for easy access. Be aware that there's significant airport construction underway. However, parking is free on the termina...

Hey, what about loading a bike in your plane and going like Hell? Let your airplane and bike make you active and healthy. https://i.postimg.cc/9060ybdp/N531EM-in-flight.png *********** A nice find today. An old scratched up steel Redline Conquest Classic. The price was right. The brakes are shot. ht...

MKS quick-release mountain bike cleats for the camping bike. Flats on one side, cleats on the other. Test rides have been positive so far. https://i.postimg.cc/Pq6tTDTw/IMG20260320114557.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/jjqspcVF/IMG20260320120352.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/W492TZTq/IMG20260320155147.jpg https...

I'm consistently impressed with Columbus, Indiana. The airport is very nice, clean, and well-organized, featuring artwork and automatic door openers, which are great for my bike. The trails are pleasant and well-maintained, accessible right from the airport's aircraft display. I visited the local Hi...

Maximum confusion - Fire Truck on active runway - CRJ900 Everything changes at nighttime. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/568287 Air Canada Express flight AC8646, a CRJ-900, from Montreal collided with a fire truck on runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport during landing. The pilot and copilot were kill...

Pleasant weather today, with a high of 22°C and light winds. I headed to Dayton, Ohio, taking the southern route into the city from Moraine Airpark, a route I hadn't taken in a while. My aim was to collect the remaining four Aviation Trail stamps at the historic sites, plus visit the British Car and...

RV14 - Final Report - N29JM It’s definitely not a good sign when a wheel comes off during landing. Seems like a good place for 3/8 inch bolts rather than 1/4. https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200827/pdf The pilot reported that the flight and approach fo...

With the grass being mowed, it's time to take the tape off the ACOC. The engine looks clean, and the spark plug lead wire support rod at the firewall has been working great for a couple of years. It was a nice day for biking the MBTs at John Bryan State Park. The trails were damp in spots, but the b...

RV9A - Final Report - N26AJ Well, a simple hand prop ended up totaling the aircraft. I’m sure his passenger wasn’t impressed. How about using a set of chocks to prevent this? https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/201743/pdf https://youtu.be/BgLj4sii7U8?si=K0...