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That is incorrect information regarding Common Law Marriage in Texas. Common Law Marriage in Texas - Debunking Two Typical Myths.

Simple math. Twenty-four members to a page (in my browser). A quick search to see where the page count changes from 0 posts to 1 post to 2 posts, etc. Not exact but very close.

About 15 minutes, why?

I did a quick search of Forum Members and their post counts. I recognize that post counts have been reset a couple of times with platform changes, but I found the numbers interesting. This is approximate, but: There are about 39300 registered forum members Of those, 31000 +/- don't have a single post (79%) 2760 +/- have one post (7%) 1296 +/- have two posts (3%) I'll bet this isn't uncommon among internet forums. Easy to join, but also easy to forget your log-in credentials or just never come back. And some people have no intention of ever posting, but prefer to read. At the other end of the spectrum, there are 61 members (0.15 %) here with over 1000 posts. Also not uncommon on Internet Forums, which are generally the same core group of people talking among themselves...

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Not completely accurate. See the link that I posted above. Or here is another if you don't want to scroll up: FCC License Required for FPV? Since most commercial drones are using transmitters that are not FCC Part 15 compliant, an FCC license is required for the video transmitters carried on the hobby drones themselves. Here is some text from the manual of a fairly small Horizon Hobby drone (Torrent 110): If you are operating this product in North America, you are required to have an Amateur Radio (HAM) license. Visit www.arl.org for more information. The reason that you don't need a radio license for your 2.4ghz RC controller (Spektrum, Futaba, etc.) is that most of them are FCC Part 15 compliant. HobbyKing learned what happens if you continue to sell non-compliant RC transmitters in the USA. They were fined $2.8 million (don't know the final disposition) for continuing to market and sell non-compliant transmitters.

The primary reason that you don't need a license for your cell phone is that it is FCC Part 15 compliant. Very few of the FPV transmitters in hobbyist grade drones are FCC Part 15 compliant, which means that you need the license if they transmit above a very low power level, and most do. Some of the higher end DJI camera drones do have FCC Part 15 compliant transmitters which relieves you of this requirement. As far as FPV goes, the frequencies used used are totally different than your cell phone. Most FPV is on the 5.8 GHz frequency, while cell phones are primarily using 850/900/1,800/1,900 MHz. So while you may be able to use a cell phone as a display through the controller, most serious FPV enthusiasts are utilizing goggles or dedicated displays that receive directly on the 5.8 GHz band. The way that most FPV hobbyists are getting around the FCC rules governing radio transmission is by not being aware of, or simply ignoring them.

You can fly anything you want inside!! FAA doesn't have authority there, yet... Those tiny little drones are pretty fun in the house.

Having a Pilot's license will give you a leg up on getting a Part 107 certification if you decide to pursue commercial use of a drone, but it doesn't relieve you of any of the rules regarding recreational use. You are still restricted (by law anyway) to flying only within Line-of-Sight, max altitude of 400', and making certain that you are complying with the various airspace restrictions, TFR's, etc. And, expect upcoming rules to add additional requirements like remote ID. That being said, the likelihood of enforcement out in the middle of nowhere is slim to none, but the laws still apply...

That is another interesting point. FPV drones (the kind that transmit an image back to goggles or a display) use radio transmitters. All but the lowest powered of these transmitters require the pilot to hold an FCC Technician level license. Very few people flying FPV drones are even aware of the requirement. Why Do You Need a Ham Radio License for Flying FPV Drones?

The idea that FAA requirements are not a big deal may be hazardous to your pocketbook. With Amazon and others approved to enter the low-altitude airspace with package delivery drones, they want it controlled and preferably cleared for them. This puts the hobbyists at a real disadvantage. FAA has closed the comment period on the proposed regulations regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and if they go forward as written things are going to change a great deal. The main gotcha is that new aircraft will be required to have transponders that let other aircraft and the FAA know where they are at all times. These aircraft are to be equipped with lockouts that prevent flight unless the system is up and transmitting, and they will have geofencing that keeps them out of restricted areas and within a certain distance of the pilot. No word yet as to whether this technology will have to be retrofitted onto existing aircraft or not. There may be some relief if you are flying at an FAA approved flying site (think RC club), but the days of just flying your drone around and looking "over there" are coming to an end. As the rules currently stand, it is illegal to even fly your UAS beyond your direct line of sight. So how are you going to (legally) scope out boondocking sites? Right now the status reminds me of the CB radio days back in the mid-70's. Some folks knew that they were required to have a license and to follow certain protocols, but the rules were widely ignored. Ultimately the regulators threw up their hands and changed the rules. Hobbyists are hoping that the same thing happens here, but the airspaces are getting crowded and some big players (Amazon, UPS, etc.) want it regulated and reserved. Remains to be seen how it will all shake out. But by next year we should have a pretty good idea. I know more than a few hard-core RC people that are leaving the hobby because of the increasingly strict regulations.

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The current FAA rules for drones are getting more restrictive all of the time. I just renewed my registration and they are now "requiring" a knowledge test for the renewal, but they haven't actually produced the test. Interesting Catch-22. Some of the current regulations on recreational drone usage: Fly your drone at or below 400 feet above the ground when in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace. Obtain authorization before flying in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, and E). You can obtain authorization in three ways: LAANC DroneZone A written agreement with the FAA for fixed flying sites. For more information about fixed flying sites, contact us at UAShelp@faa.gov. NOTE: Flying drones in certain airspace is not allowed. Classes of airspace and flying restrictions can be found on our B4UFLY app. Keep your drone within your visual line of sight, or within the visual line-of-sight of a visual observer who is co-located (physically next to) and in direct communication with you.

You are going to need some thicker skin if you are going to participate in this (or really any) internet message board. I didn't see anything remotely snarky or unreasonable in any of the replies. And as you can see, deleting the topic doesn't really accomplish anything once the replies and quotes start rolling in. It just makes it harder to read.

What makes you think that the vaccine has never been tested? The COVID vaccines have been tested on tens of thousands of people with more testing ongoing. And as far as a cure rate, that is part of the testing as well. Long-term side effects are a valid concern, but there is no doubt about the effects of COVID. It is killing hundreds of thousands of people and leaving many others with permanent serious heath issues, and will continue to do so until enough are vaccinated. If you are among those that would rather risk the virus than the vaccine, that is your choice. But the notion that the vaccines are untested and unverified is just plain wrong.

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I have to remove our aerator once or twice a year and flush it. We always use a two-filter system on incoming water, but hard water will create deposits that hang up in the screen of the aerator.

I don't think that there is a Group 24 battery that has a 135 amp-hour rating. Not even the premium batteries like Trojan are rated that high. The Walmart Everstart Marine battery is made by Exide, and they rate their group 24 dual-purpose marine batteries at 70 (flooded) and 75 (AGM) amp-hours. Their deep-cycle Group 24 battery is rated at 80 amp-hours.

The tow/haul mode isn't something that needs to be turned off and on. I would recommend driving with it "on" all of the time, especially in hilly terrain. It will help a great deal with descents, and you won't have the issue with needing to remember to turn it on before a descent. If the tow/haul mode is allowing the speed to creep up, a short, firm application of the brake will signal an additional downshift without having to do any manual gear selection.

It really come down to what you prefer in a bed. We slept in a king at home, so got a king in our fifth wheel. I would say that if you are comfortable in a queen, do that and save the extra room for something else.

The 2018 Thor 23H that Veronica is renting is built on a Ford E350 or E450 chassis with the V-10 engine. It will have the tow/haul mode that is extremely effective in controlling downhill descents, assuming that it is used, and used correctly. Hopefully she will get some instruction when she rents it. There will be no need to manually shift down gears as this is well-handled by this proven system. Have your speed controlled at the top of the decent, and let the vehicle do its thing. Don't be surprised to see/hear the engine spinning at 4000 or 5000 rpm to control the speed coming down. It is normal and expected.

Exactly- All of this comes down to whether or not you can "time the market". Most folks agree that it cannot consistently be timed, and you are better off staying with it over the long term. But there will always be those who jump in and out, with some big winners (who are quick to report their success) and some big losers (who are not...).

If the desired ratio is 1/4 cup per 15 gallons, a 90 gallon tank would call for 1 1/2 cups.

From an RV Trader ad for a 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY 42GX, Tank capacities: Fresh/Gray/Black: 91|51|51 From an RV Trader ad for a 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY 40DX, Fresh water 91 gl, gray & black 51 gal each From an RV Trader ad for a 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY 36MQ, Water Capacity: 90 So it looks like you will be somewhere around 90 gallons assuming that your coach is in that size range.

Our experience with two gelcoated fifth wheels has been different than yours. We had a Mobile Scout for ten years and now a Hitchhiker for nine years. Both had minor chalking and both benefited from using this type of oxidation remover without obvious damage and certainly without the need to have the gelcoat replaced. There is a wide range of available options between doing nothing and needing to replace the gelcoat. Hopefully the OP will find something that works for them.