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    Hi guys, what's this?

    I fly an 8a. That little gen would be nice to charge the battery we use to power lights and intercom. With LED lighs, and a pocket full of...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 25, 2022 in forum: Avionics and Upgrades
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    Ever a reason to activate VTF??

    Watch The Box. VTF just means you are getting vectored (i,e, headings) to intercept the final course. In many cases that is what you get. If you...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 25, 2022 in forum: Cleared for the Approach
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    Multi-Engine Commercial Passed - Accelerated Course Thoughts

    A Seminole on one engine is a somewhat gentle ride to the crash landing. Any piston twin will only make that crash landing somewhat more gentle,...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 25, 2022 in forum: Pilot Training
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    Personal x-wind minimums, & how often do you divert?

    You won’t really know your limit until you meet it. Do not let other pilots influence your personal limits. I can tell you, after 1800 hrs, that...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 25, 2022 in forum: Pilot Training
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    Training after solo

    Your instructor is the one you should be asking. After I was signed off, I did a lot of flying in the 25mi area, just for fun, when I couldn’t...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Pilot Training
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    BFR Anything Else? Commercial Worth It?

    Commercial will help on insurance. Every year, the market gets tighter - especially because you are aging. InsCos are getting more and more...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Pilot Training
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    What a difference

    Awesome! Good for you. I remember those heady days. 1800hrs later I still get a thrill walking to the flight line.
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Pilot Training
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    Which of these bachelor degrees would be best if I want to be a major airline pilot?

    LOL. Any of them is fine from a decent school. The requirement is typically a BS. Period. Airlines don’t really give a poop. Now, if you are...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Pilot Training
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    Premier 1 driver reported to FAA by "pilot"

    Sorry, gotta call bs on this. Runway of this length, P1 turning the corner at the far end with a Comanche calling ready to go??? If I were in the...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Flight Following
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    KVRB Vero Beach Questions

    And not just pilots. The controllers are students too. I have been in more scary ATC induced ‘situations’ flying into VRB than in the rest of my...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Flight Following
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    At what distance does it become economical...?

    It’s all about time and money. What is, say, 15 minutes, worth to your pax. I cannot believe any turbine powered plane can beat your piston over...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Flight Following
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    Eastern PA/Northwestern NJ GA

    Solberg. Family run. Really nice. Somerset is very close, a little shorter, but also nice place. Hacketstown is pretty rustic, and tie-down only...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Flight Following
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    Signature to buy Tac Air

    I have had good experiences with TAC. I have had expensive experiences with Signature.
    Post by: flyersfan31, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Flight Following
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    Entegra and 650

    Had a Meridian with Entegra. Upgraded the twin 430s to 650s. Great improvement, no issue in playing well together. I would absolutely do it if I...
    Post by: flyersfan31, Dec 31, 2021 in forum: Avionics and Upgrades
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    Luscombe Road Trip—Wish me luck!

    If you didn’t feel comfortable in your flying skills, you should now.
    Post by: flyersfan31, Sep 21, 2020 in forum: Flight Following