Recent content by Luckypants

That thing is crazy bright! I was hoping for something a lot more subtle.

I asked my girlfriend for a red flashlight for Xmas as I pointed to one in a Sporty's magazine. This is what I got. Oh well, she tried... kinda.

I've heard "All traffic in the area be advised". As in, You guys better watch out!

I got my PPL in a 172 with 78 hrs and immediately went to a SR22 with Avidyne. My Cirrus checkout was about 5 hrs, but I was already somewhat familiar with the avionics from flying right seat with friends. I also agree that the COPA site is awesome. It's a great airplane, I know there are a...

Thanks guys, I think the earmuffs are the way to go for now.

Looking for a children's headset that will accomodate a 6 month old, suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

Since I don't know the answer to that,... probably not.

But thanks. I'm avidyne, I'll look into it. And also changing my signature

I was just playing upon the stereotype.

Thanks, but I'm not spending $7000 for a simulator. I can fly a helluva lot with a CFI for 7G's

Unfortunately, there are no glass panel sims anywhere near me, so I'll be doing 100% of my IFR instruction in my plane. Is a computer sim worth buying for practice? and do I need pedals and a joystick and throttle to use Xplane?

So then that answers my other question.. There is no solo time required for the IFR ticket like there is for the PPL, correct?

Can I legally file and fly IFR solo when in VMC if I don't have the rating?

I'm in the market for both, but not sure what I want. The boy is currently 4 months and will start flying soon. I fly a G2 Cirrus SR22 NA. As far as the oxygen goes, it will almost be a novelty considering I'm in LA and will rarely find an excuse to get up that high. Your time and suggestions...

I once squawked the altimiter setting I was given for flight following.