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Tie Downs for the plane



Finally do a REAL W&B. Try and avoid flying at maximum gross in the heat. Leaving 20% of your usable load on the ground makes for much more comfortable take offs on hot days.



And with your CG farther aft than you are used to. Load the plane up and go fly some air work in advance to feel how different it feels. Practice engine out Vg glides - they feel and trim quite differently than "normal" - even in a 150.



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The flashlight, spare batteries, cell charger etc - I've omitted here - because I assume you will carry these anyway in the plane.

Remember - less is more......

And when you get there and make a Bacon and Egg Sandwich on the edge of the taxiway - it is all worthwhile: