Recent content by RileyMitchum

That's just the site I was looking for, thank you! For anyone interested here is the Kathryn's Report version. http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2017/04/cessna-310h-n1099q-fatal-accident.html

Just curious what another good resource for NTSB reports would be, besides sifting through the original report yourself? Is there some other "news" style site that has an article associated with a report?

But then you could only fly with "certified" passengers. It would add a whole other rating!:rofl:

I'm fairly low time IFR wise, but I don't think I would make a blanket statement for no IMC at night. I would definitely be more cautious, and wouldn't go past my personal minimums. But if you can get down to VFR, with a good margin below you, or the destination is VFR, I wouldn't be too...

To add to this, they have a website as well. Liveatc.net With radio work, the best advice I got was "Ask questions!". If you're unsure of what ATC said/meant, ask for clarification.

I've been flying with DC's for about four years now, and I'm really happy with them. Would like to upgrade to a nice ANR set soon though, the DC's can get heavy, and clamp down on longer flights!

I think you can learn the fundamentals on an iPad, or other EFB, as long as it isn't your sole means of navigation. Going through my training though I used the iPad only for charts, and I didn't want my GPS position overlaid on the approach plate. I figured I should know how to figure out...

I didn't start using FF, until well after my private. When it came time for instrument, I only used it for basic charts, and plates (No GPS overlay, on the plate). I think it helped me gain a better understanding of the fundamentals. Speaking for the GPS puck though, I have the XGPS150A, and...

I took a course in astrodynamics, and that game really does put some of that information to practice!

I would assume though, that a VFR only airport, would have no approaches, and no ODPs. So taking off, you would be on your own until ATC could see you. Am I wrong in assuming that a VFR only airport would have no ODPs?

Taking off in IMC from a VFR only airport, would be similar to departing from a regular airport with weather below the approach minimums, right? You can depart, but you can't come back.

Each cadet gets a little over 10 hours over the course of their membership. Five in a 182/172, and five in a glider. They also have access to nations activities that provide more flight time, and exposure to aviation. I don't know the percentage that get their private through it, but am I wrong...

I'm feeling a little defensive, only because I have been an active member, and 80% of the people I know in the organization are great people, and are using the program to give back to the community. As far as the USAF budget is concerned, CAP is a very minor portion of that. On the order of tens...

CAP planes can't go up without prior approval (A flight release) from someone on the ground. No flight release officer would approve the flight knowing a non-CAP member was on board. Aside from that CAP is the reason I was able to get my private pilots certificate and instrument rating as a...

Thanks! I've been reading through old posts here studying up for the oral, and am glad to have it behind me. We're supposed to have some clouds Wednesday, so I'm really keeping an eye on it.