Recent content by Rick182

I did my insurance checkout in one at Executive Flyers in Sacramento (KSAC) before I purchased mine. I’m not sure if they still have it available for rent.

I met a glider pilot named Sully on the floor of the California State Senate. He was being honored for something. Nice guy.

I believe ACI is the only game in town. They are very GA friendly. Maybe take a peak at Oceano before you commit to SBP. It’s a really fun airport and a easy walk to the beach.

I almost always get a VFR bravo clearance from Las Vegas departure, usually unprompted too.

Low hull value, and I’m assuming low liability limits too.

Sometimes you’ll get a “state your intentions” or “what is your on-course heading” or “what is your next point of navigation” but they are just trying to figure out which sector to pass you on to, not because they are annoyed or really care.

Don’t forget that cycles count in turbines too, so avoiding a fuel stop makes sense on multiple levels.

I’ve never been charged a ramp fee at HND, even when just picking up pax.

Where can I find a list of where these approaches are available?

Solid plane but lack of WAAS and the KAP140 are limitations to consider.

Someone posted this picture of my beloved Cessna 400 on Flightaware recently.

Glad you are safe! Did you shut down the engine or keep it running on your way back in?

Bose A20 works for my 6 year old just fine. She likes the Bluetooth so she can watch the iPad while we fly.

He’s got a helluva plane and genuinely comes across as sincere even if the execution isn’t perfect.

I keep an InReach mini in my plane. The monthly service charge is a no brainer compared to the potential utility of using it in a forced landing situation outside of cell phone coverage.