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    Mooney down in Victoria, MN 8/7/2021

    https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/plane-crashes-near-downtown-victoria-in-the-west-metro 9600fpm decent?
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    I just passed my private pilot checkride. I flew home without asking anyone for permission!
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    Got my endorsement for the checkride today. I was feeling pretty confident until today when I made several mistakes that would have put me outside ACS standards. The second attempt anytime I messed up was perfect, but I won't get second attempts on the actual checkride. Feeling some heavy...
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    How long is reasonable for unscheduled maintenance tasks?

    Just an update. My A&P replied to my email this morning and said they'd definitely be able to get it done this week. Guess I was worrying over it being a long, drawn out process. Turned out to be a non issue. Appreciate all the tips though. I definitely need to make some friends on the field, too.
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    How long is reasonable for unscheduled maintenance tasks?

    Student pilot. Not able to do it myself.
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    How long is reasonable for unscheduled maintenance tasks?

    I am a student pilot and I bought my first plane, a 1979 Piper Archer II, in December. So, I am very new to both flying and airplane ownership. I have my annual scheduled for the end of next month, but yesterday after a flight, my nose gear tire pressure was low. It seems I have developed a leak...
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    It may be May 1st...

    But don't wish your controller a "Happy May Day" today. (Note: I didn't do this; was just a random thought)
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    Got most of my dual xc, night, and instrument work done yesterday. Still have a bit more to go on that. My CFI gave me a night solo endorsement to get to/from my home airport and the flight school. It's the first night solo he's ever written so that was a bit of a confidence boost. I texted him...
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    CFI with a stuck mic on CTAF -- dual received?

    In all seriousness, though, how do you get someone to unstick their mic? Does anything actually work?
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    I played hooky from work today and went flying with my CFI. Not only was today my first day flying *my* plane (yay!!) but today was also my first solo!! I also had some delicious Mexican food for lunch, not that that has anything to do with flying...
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    So I've been doing pattern work for the past few lessons. Over the holidays, my primary CFI was out of town and I did my first landings with an alternate CFI at my flight school. After the first couple of "figuring it out" landings, I did really well with all the remaining landings. Fast forward...
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    I got my written test done the other day (92%) and then crossed my fingers for the weather to clear up. It was beautiful VFR at my house and LIFR 15nm north where my flight school is located. After some weather discussion with my CFI, we decided to gamble on proceeding anyway. We did a quick...
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    Coflyt?

    Does anyone use anything like Coflyt to track ADs, IFR certifications, oil changes, etc.? I'm just curious if something like that is worth it. I like the idea of popping maintenance items, schedules, etc. in a place that gives a big green/red go/no-go at a glance, but it also seems like...
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    I just got home from my favorite lesson so far. I was 9.9 hours in prior to today and was working with my backup instructor (my primary is on vacation for the holidays). First time working with this CFI and he got the joy of teaching me how to land. On my first one, I bounced and almost did a...
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    Prebuy mechanic said take pants off...

    DPE: Why aren't you wearing pants? Me: There's no 'P' in ATOMATO FLAMES.
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