Recent content by GauzeGuy

All good points. It's certainly worth looking at things from a systems prospective. Many of these aircraft have similar v-speeds, avionics, etc. Switching from a PA28 to a C172 with similar engine and avionics is far less of an issue than switching between a C172 that's fuel injected with a...

I have access to a ton of airplanes, and I have enough time to hit the books to keep the brain engaged. Money is the major obstacle. Flying 150hours/year isn't an option like it used to be several years ago. The mission is usually long XC, usually day VMC under IFR with the occasional IMC...

CSEL/CMEL/IA; 610 hours.

I've pretty much written off flying the Seminole again for that reason. Fun to fly, but single engine procedures are a very perishable skill.

I've returning to flying after a ~3 year hiatus. I've been sticking with the PA28 thus far to keep everything consistent. I've been checked out in everything from a C152 to a PA44 in the past. Considering I'll probably need to limit my hours going forward, I'm debating the utility of faster...

I realize this is an older post, but thought I'd chime in as I've found Skywatch to be a good option, albeit without having the need to submit a claim. They offer renter's insuance by the day/week/month/year. I'm just getting back into flying. Close to 10 years ago, I was flying 100-150 hours...

I'm flying into KTUL for an Angel Flight (KTUL-KAPA) later this week, looking for FBO recommendations. Also, I'll be flying in the day before, any cool sights to see in the area?

I was stuck there a few months ago due to bad wx in the Denver area (ground stop @ DIA even). PUB has great fuel prices but services for an overnight are so-so. Not sure when you were there last. They won't tie down aircraft. No shuttle service to any hotel in the area. Not quite what I was...

Self serve fuel at Tac Air (KAPA) is about the same cost as self serve at KFTG or KBJC. Good food right on the field also (The Perfect Landing). Tac Air will be on the north east side of the field.

867-5309 Seriously though. http://www.atlasaviation.com/faa%20phone%20numbers/faa_phone_numbers.htm has a list of several TRACON numbers.

Cessna 152 Cessna 172 M/N/P/R/S/RG Cessna 182 Q/RG Piper Archer Piper Arrow / Turbo Arrow Diamond DA20 Diamond DA40 Cirrus SR20

Congrats!

I'd treat it as a lost comms scenario -- continue as cleared, land if in visual conditions. Cancel IFR with FS on the ground.

Better reception of navigational aids More advantageous winds aloft To avoid convective turbulence Increased engine out options Better ability to see landmarks for pilotage Radar coverage better for flight following Reduced fuel consumption Just to name a few reasons.

Yep, typo but still funny either way...