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John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:16 pm Post subject: Confident With My Equipment

Hi Gang:



I was rambling around my computer tonight and came across this photo of the 

Owyhee River Canon, approaching Leslie Gulch Boat Ramp.  This was on our 

flight to Oregon last May 2009.  This is one of my favorite photos of that 

area.  Brings back some great memories of a wonderful day the Rock House 

Gang had flying out of Larry Cottrell's place in SE Oregon.



john h

mkIII

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John Hauck
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hauck's holler
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject: Confident With My Equipment

Thats nice.

   From: John Hauck <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>

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Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 7:59:15 PM

Subject: Confident With My Equipment

Hi Gang:

I was rambling around my computer tonight and came across this photo of the Owyhee River Canon, approaching Leslie Gulch Boat Ramp.  This was on our flight to Oregon last May 2009.  This is one of my favorite photos of that area.  Brings back some great memories of a wonderful day the Rock House Gang had flying out of Larry Cottrell's place in SE Oregon.

john h

mkIIIThats nice

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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject: Confident With My Equipment

Great photo

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Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: Confident With My Equipment

Incredible photo John, something like you would see in a magazine.  I bet there would be a lot of happy people here on the list if you would post more of those  



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John Hauck

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Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:48 pm Post subject: Confident With My Equipment

> Incredible photo John, something like you would see in a magazine.  I bet 

there would be a lot of happy people here on the list if you would post more 

of those  

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 Mike


	




Hi Mike B/Gang:



Thanks for the complement.



The mission of posting that photo was two fold.  First, because I liked it 

and thought it was a pretty area.  Second, it is very hostile terrain with 

few places to land without tearing up the airplane, and maybe me.  This 

demonstrates my confidence in the equipment I fly.  All the equipment I fly, 

to keep me from having to land in those kinds of places.



I acquired that confidence by testing what I fly for many hours in many 

different parts of the North American Continent, in many different 

meteorological conditions.



I try to maintain the KISS principal, Keep It Simple Stupid.  That works 

much better for me.



Here's another exciting photo.  I'm trying to teach Larry Cottrell how to 

hook his seatbelt and shoulder harness at MV 2004.  



Thanks again.



john h

mkIII

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John Bickham

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Location: St. Francisville, LA

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:59 am Post subject: Re: Confident With My Equipment

Here is my example of "confident with my equipment".



Picture of Rainbow Bridge, located about 40 miles west of MV.  Roughest terrain I have ever flown over.  Hard, steep rock everywhere.  Don't think there is a flat spot of over 100 feet for 8 - 10 miles in all directions.



I've gotten a lot help and advice from some folks to get my plane and equipment to a point to be able to make this kind of trip!  Challenging, but worth every minute.  Of all the flying I've done, these long XC's are the real test of pilot and plane.  The KISS method helps too when you do have an issue out there, away from home.  Sometimes a trip to local Wal-Mart or NAPA can get you going in a few minutes vs a few days or even weeks.  Even on a Sunday. Just my humble opinion.



This trip, over 4600 sm, +61 hours, 16 days and not a single mechanical/equipment issue.  Not sure if miles, hours, days or years is best.  Did have some minor icing issues crossing back over the Rockies, but that was my good ole arch rival "Mother Nature". All I had to do was put good, clean fuel in her.



Thanks to those that helped me get there! (on second try)   Thought I knew better on first attempt and proven wrong.

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Thanks too much,

John Bickham
Mark III-C w/ 912UL
St. Francisville, LA

I know many pilots and a few true aviators. There is a distinct difference that I have the greatest respect for.

John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:42 am Post subject: Confident With My Equipment

> Picture of Rainbow Bridge, located about 40 miles west of MV.  Roughest 

terrain I have ever flown over.  Hard, steep rock everywhere.  Don't think 

there is a flat spot of over 100 feet for 8 - 10 miles in all directions.

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Here's a little more info on Rainbow Bridge:



http://www.onlineutah.com/rainbowbridgehistory.shtml



john h

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