I dug out an old (what was previously unusable) terrain card and tried the tool, the card is back into rotation after reinstalling both terrain and obstacles.
Asked the vet if they could x-ray one, since I wanted to whittle away at it to fit inside the top of the v-stab. This is a RAMI AV-532 VOR / LOC / GS ANTENNA.
In February this year I had paid for a "SiriusXM Pilot for ForeFlight" subscription after having the subscription lapse in mid 2019. The unit showed "subscription is the wrong package" message. Contacted technical support and they said the device was dropped from support in October. I'd love to...
The procedure is described in the Canadian Flight Supplement, but is not linked to a specific airport. In fltplan.com look at tools>documents>"CFS ON VFR Terminal Procedures Eff 02/28/2019" (as of today), then search the pdf for "NIAGARA FALLS VFR TERMINAL PROCEDURES CHART". The second page of...
Suggest getting "CANPASS for Private Aircraft"; CYKM is a CANPASS entry airport and you should be able to go direct there once set up. CYKM likely will have some limited hangar space depending on time of year. PM me for details.
Flight under the Canadian VRF-OTT rating is entirely VMC condition based. The British "IR (Restricted) Rating" (per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_licensing_in_the_United_Kingdom#Instrument_qualifications_in_the_UK) "... allows flight in IMC but only in certain classes of airspace and with...
The big thing is to make advisory calls on the air-to-air frequency (122.050), never be below 3500', speed at/below 130 KTS or minimum safe speed, etc. The air tour operators inside CYR 518 will report perceived violations to Transport Canada. The Canada Flight Supplement NIAGARA FALLS VFR...
If there is a parts manual, check to see if there is a misplaced part either between the threaded portion and the cylinder (maybe a steel ball) or a friction element that would normally press on the sliding rod.
Although it looks like there is plenty of thread there may not be quite enough push...