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I bought my Aera 796 fairly soon after they first came out, around 8 years ago (mid 2010). Purchased it shortly after I bought my first airplane, a 1980 Cessna 180 Skywagon. I am now in my third airplane (bought a ‘78 F33A bonanza in 2012, current F33A in 2017) and used the same Aera 796 in all...

Thank You for the replies / info. Appreciate it. DC

Appreciate the replies and info. "Progressive Inspections" sounds familiar to me from my earlier classroom training and (some) A & P classes I took a few years back. Thanks Again. Now I just need to (diplomatically) present this info to that instructor. DC

I just attended a Ground School class (CFI) last week. My classroom ground instructor for the day was good, and seemed knowledgeable. We were discussing "Required Inspection Periods," and the usual "100-Hour," "Annual," etc. We got into MEL's (Minimum Equipment Lists) and how Airlines handle...

Yes, it DID happen at runup. Didn't do much for my confidence in that aircraft. If I did need to do an in-flight feather (to practice engine-out, critical engine at that,) or (in a "True" engine out,) say I was able to troubleshoot the problem, and restart the engine, would I still be without...

Thanks Much. Appreciate all the replies. Also, like Mike just said, most all instructors I've had, admonish that I make each pull as brief as practical. That was the part about it being hard on engine/prop. Had a tough time with a Twin Comanche last month. My instructor told me to bring the...

Have read different suggested procedures for testing/pre-charging controllable-pitch props during the preflight runup. I was "typically" instructed to cycle the prop THREE times and to watch for RPM Drop, Oil-Pressure Drop, etc, with each pull. Elsewhere I have read once is enough, or that...

It may have been a "Trial" test question. The FAA "tries out" "New," "proposed," future test questions, that are unknown, and not (yet) in the Gleim. In Gleim texts, they even request that (as best you're able) to remember those "odd" questions and the possible answers, write them down and...

Since those two ADF questions (that Joe posted) were not the one you got wrong, can you remember, or could you locate the Exact question you did miss (from the Gleim book or elsewhere?) If so, maybe someone out here could better track it down or explain it. That said, I would have to agree...

Very good information and advice so far. Four typical routes: 1) Military (8 to 10-year commitment) 2) Rich (You personally or Parents, Grants, Gifts, etc) 3) Borrow a bunch of money (keep in mind, difficult pay back at $20 - $30 K entry-level First-Officer pay) 4) Grind it out as best you...

Thanks Ron. Those are some really good points.

Two weeks ago, I was receiving a rental checkout to authorize solo operation (1982 Cessna 172 RG II) at a local flight school/FBO. The CFI I chose, had his ATP (mostly flew business jets) and was an insurance investigator (aviation.) He put me through my paces with the typical slow-flight...

Thanks for the Info. I printed it out so now I have some ammo for the next time I see those instructors or others in the future.

Appreciate all the Great Replies and Info. Thanks, D_C

Thanks Ron. Yes, I got a sense of that (being blown up like a balloon) when I flipped the switch on the console. D_C