Recent content by PaulMKE

65 passengers and crew possibly died in a new unexplained accident and you guys decide to clown around about journalists. I don’t visit POA very much anymore and I keep being reminded why.

If you want to exercise good ADM as a result of this experience, you should start by finding a new instructor.

Suggested reading: EMPIRES OF THE SKY Zeppelins, Airplanes, and Two Men’s Epic Duel to Rule the World By Alexander Rose https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/books/review/empires-of-the-sky-alexander-rose.amp.html?0p19G=6214

Lol I see Kent beat me to it by mere minutes! Sup Kent.

As an IL native, and escapee to WI for almost 20 years, there’s no real debate here. Quality of life, cost of living, opportunities for recreation, cleanliness, and simply nice people- Wisconsin has all far better than IL. The GA scene is good. Suggest KUES and KHXF for starters. See Steve...

Not at all. It’s a great question especially VFR on flight following. On FF I’ve been vectored into C airspace, and when I enquired as to the clearance, was met with a minute of silence followed by a “cleared into XXX” so I think they’re doing their best but sometimes don’t have your level of...

I think generally arguments will break down along these lines: Pro: real world tools for real world use Con: most real world tools have batteries and test requirements haven’t changed I agree the E6B should be tossed. Written exams will need modifications to validate that students understand...

This. I’m not going to do an ROI on getting my CFI, party because it would be ugly in comparison to alternatives, but also because I got my ratings for my own. But I’d love to teach, and they say you don’t know it until you teach it. I want to be the best pilot I can. However, I’m struggling to...

Curious on any thoughts on the Aerostar (PA-61 or equivalent)? Saw one at Airventure and was intrigued.

Perhaps others have pointed this out, but while the four-course range, ADF/NDB etc existed before and during WW2, obviously these were limited or non-existent on tactical long-range missions, such as to a distant target. In most of the books I've read, the short answer seems to be... pilotage...

Yes this is a better strategy- upgrade every time you land! By the time you get to the caymans you’re in a cabin class cruiser.

I’d scrounge around in my local FBO service shop (being sure not to make a peep) for a drum barrel hand crank pump. I believe those have a 4’ feeder tube on them. Then I’d find the filler cap for the 100LL tank somewhere on the ramp, drop in the hand crank line and pump away.

The north 40 appeared pretty swampy as of 4pm. Ditches are rivers and low points in streets had some flooding. Rain stopped around 4pm and has been dry since, so hopefully with some sun tomorrow should get back to normal. North of Oshkosh, Appleton had some severe storms with lots of downed...

KUES and KMWC are both well lighted with multiple approaches if you’re IR. KUES also has great facilities and nearby hotels. Neither however would be great camping choices. KBUU might be workable but would need to check on camping. KSBM is a great airport but again unknown campaign. Sorry...

The main difference is that it’s dark. Seriously though, unless you’re somewhere remote, in good VFR to ground lights provide a good horizon reference. Biggest difficulty is judging height on landing and particularly the flare. For fun, when you’re comfortable, try a few landings without the...