The hobby just got more expensive. I am upgrading the instrument panel to IFR. Garmin GI 275’s, attitude indicator & HSI, GMA 345 audio panel, GNC 355 GPS/comm, GNC 215 NAV/com.
More $$$ than I paid to get the aircraft…
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Damn expensive hobbies!
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More $$$ than I paid to get the aircraft…
My Grandad was a doctor, and a pilot as a hobby. He had at least 10 different planes throughout his “career”…I remember him taking us off across his back field and flying us all around, then landing in the same back field... I never caught his fever for flying, but my uncle did, and had some super nice planes. One was a show plane, and he called it his “fair weather plane”, because he would not get it out unless it was fair weather, or better.
I know dick about planes. I like being on the ground. That’s why I spent more time learning about excavators, bulldozers, etc., another of my grandad’s hobbies. I don’t know much about them either, other than operating them.
I like to see guys nerd out with their hobbies. Their enthusiasm always makes the subject more interesting. Happy flying!
Nice. I recently found the Starwars Stormtrooper (598) for my Starwars Darth Vader (597).
Don't need to as long as it's working.....I have an 8 track stereo from the 70s myself
I purchased the complete top of the line 1976 system from Radio Shack [Realistic] including receiver, direct drive turntable, Mach 1 speakers, dual cassette player and reel to reel tape. Still have and enjoy it in like new condition. Have many many vinyls in 33 and 45 rpm to keep it company, along with cassette tapes and reel to reel tape creations. Thanks.
I took up golf 15yrs ago and I dont even want to begin to think about the thousands of dollars Ive sunk into that obsession but Ive enjoyed it. Had lots of laughs and been on some beautiful courses. Made some new friends and learned some new curse words. I wouldnt trade it for anything.
I didn't have a working system, but I did have the Marantz receiver that I inherited from my father - he bought it new in '77. I picked up the 70's turntable at a yard sale a few years ago, and I had both pieces cleaned and serviced last year. I picked up the 70's era loud speakers on Easter Sunday and they completed my 70's audio system that my dad would appreciate.
As guns from the Revolutionary War are out of my price range I collect documents from the period. Pictured is Squire Ambler’s payment receipt for his service in the Continental Army. He was at Yorktown with Washington when Cornwallis surrendered.
Not sure if it's been brought up yet, but if you want expensive get in to boating. 
Something always breaking, especially the morning you're trying to take it out.
Something always breaking, especially the morning you're trying to take it out.
