I believe you're correct... in order for a Student Pilot to log time, there needs to be a CFI by his/her side.
On the other hand, I believe that an Instrument Rated and certificated pilot can fly and log approaches/holds for currency on an FAA-approved simulator (AATD or BATD) without being...
I haven't seen any airspeed restrictions, although all my flights within/through the ADIZ have been below 140 KIAS.
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/fs_html/chap5_section_6.html
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/airspace/
Interesting... I've watched several hours of video webinars with George Braly as the lead presenter... and always came away with the impression of him as an honest, well-informed, experienced-in-engines kind of guy. Clearly YMMV
Wayne
All the things mentioned above. Last month with a couple of buddies, we flew a ~5000 nm trip all around Mexico, largely to places none of us had flown before. I e-flew on X-Plane 12 (on my <US$1000 home simulator) EVERY one of those miles (using "warp speed" for cruise) including approaches...
Wow, we’re on the final stretch of this wonderful flying adventure! Flying day 7 has us departing Puerto Vallarta, with a tech stop in Los Mochis, and then to Puerto Peñasco… followed by our final flying day bringing us home to California. I realize that some viewers are eager for metrics and...
After a scrumptious time in Oaxaca, we’re off today through the mountains and along the Pacific Coast to Puerto Vallarta and the charming surfing village of San Pancho. Welcome aboard! Wayne, GeezerGeek Pilot
We’re entering the second half of this glorious adventure flying all around Mexico. After 3 nights at the freshwater Laguna Bacalar, today we’re departing Chetumal and heading for the mountains of Oaxaca. Welcome aboard! Wayne, GeezerGeek Pilot
We’re nearing the midway point in this great adventure flying all around Mexico. Bill, Joe and I enjoyed two nights each in Mérida and Sisal, and today we have a short hop to Chetumal and Laguna Bacalar. Welcome aboard! Wayne, GeezerGeek Pilot
John, of course. 775-856-9539
Some background that might also help:
-- the Checklist that I use for my trips outside the USA
-- a recent video covering changes in Mexico as of Jan2024:
We’re making good progress on our circumnavigation, and today we’re caravaning with pilot friend Alberto… from Veracruz to Mérida, and thereafter by ground to Sisal for some beach time. Welcome aboard! Wayne, GeezerGeek Pilot
I can only speak to single-engine piston aircraft (e.g. C172)... from my experience over hundreds of flight hours, XP12 is significantly better (performance, weather, flight model) than XP11.
Wayne
Bill, Joe and I are well underway on our flying adventure all around Mexico. And today will be one of our more adventuresome flying days… as we cross the Sierra Madre, refuel in Monterrey, and head down the Gulf of Mexico to Veracruz. Welcome aboard! Wayne, GeezerGeek Pilot