Recent content by rgrentz

In my ppl training the second leg of my long cross country I landed at ATL and was asked to peddle faster?? I resopnded that I was student pilot and would do my best. They were nice about it.

I put mine in a zip lock and taped it to te back of my Ipad because 99% of the time i fly it's with the Ipad

ticket number 61 was/is the WINNER I had number 940, not even close

Thanks for all the great info. So do I need to MFD if I want to get weather and traffic? Im thinking if I put the 480 and an mfd, I can sell the 696. As I won't really need it if I'm getting weather and traffic thru an ads-b on the mfd. or can the ads-b be tied to the 480? Thanks

I have a chance to pick up a Garmin 480. I was wondering if anyone on here has one/used one and what they think? Also If anyone has heard if Garmin is going to continue supporting the unit? Would I be wise to also get the MFD with the unit? I also have a 696 is there a way to link the two...

I made one out of a self propelled snowblower, so now it serves dual purpose. I picked up the snowblower on craigs list for $50 and spent about $60 on parts and about 3 hours labor.

We did this to a friend one time and it was a great time, until he dropped it on his own foot and smashed his toes. We just had him do some shots till the pain subsided.

Got my ticket today LUCKY #940!! I only bought one, because that's all I need to win it.

I just got back from the trip to MYR but we were choose to stop short and land at KFLO then drive to MYR (about a 1.5 hr drive to myrtle). We choose to stop short due to the tropical storm and the high winds at MYR. the trip was pretty straight forward, I filed airways and VORs but once...

I'll be headn there Sat. if the weather is cooperative, Thanks for all your inmput and advice

I only accept the GPS direct if it is VFR conditions. I like to be on an IFR Flt plan for longer trips, for radar coverage and incase weather gets funky. Thanks

I am planning on flying to Myrtle beach from Pittsburgh, KAFJ to KMYR. Has anyone flown there and have any tips or things to watch out for? My route is going to be KAFJ, CKB V103, CTF V259 ,FLO KMYR, for now or unless I get re-routed, or if you guys have anyother suggestions. I will be on an...

I have the 696 and like it alot the big screen is great and with no glare. and it's easy to navigate thru the functions with the "real" buttons and knobs in bouncey weather. I have it mounted with the RAM yoke mount on the pass side. I feel a little too big to mount on the left yoke and blocks...

Go for It!! I am 47 and just finishing up my Comm. and then I'm going to get my CFI. but for the CFI training I want to go to an accelerated type of training facility and just rock it out. Anyone out there have any suggestions or places they did thier CFI at?

We have a 2005 Volvo xc90 with the v8 and it's been a great car has over 150,000 and still feels solid (ppl can't believe it's a 2005 when they ride in it) gets about 18mpg in the city. and also has 3rd row seating if that's a needed option. and it runs on regular gas.