I don't know why anyone wouldn't be a member but there are a whole lot more commanders than there are COG members. Chains are pretty common out west. We typically don't worry about rust and the sun rots ropes pretty quickly. I carry my own straps with me rather than use the chains.
Tom Ames fm Yuma, AZ. '77 114 sn14275 /formerly N112TC, a 112TCA now owned by Brian Grass in Ocala.
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was a long-time member, but his COG membership isn't current.
Sounds like a long-term commander owner. You would expect someone like that to understand the value of COG and be a member. I am surprised. Thank you for the info
could be reasons.. remember Tom's the guy who tried to get 20 owners to do a Genesys A/P. there's an old thread on the subject.
N114LW has Aspen Pro 1000 PFDs or MAX.