Recent content by Ryan Yde

I read that if a medical condition has been resolved for at least five years without any symptomatic episodes and no significant medical changes, it is likely that you'll get a standard 3rd. *fingers crossed*

That's certainly a good idea. I plan to fly recreationally while accruing hours, though eventually want to transition to a 2nd class. I am sincerely hoping that when the AMCD physician on-staff reviews my file, s/he will decide to grant me a standard 3rd. If this is not the case, I will follow...

I'll try contacting Congress again just to see if it works a second time and if the timing was merely correlational, or if it was causal. I will report back on what I find. I would hope the FAA would prioritize renewals over initial deferrals, as the people who are requesting renewals are...

Thank you!

Hey all, I have nowhere else to turn, and you all have proven to be a great source of information and advice. I am a private pilot w/instrument rating who has been flying since Summer 2016. I absolutely love it. I had to fight through red tape and nonsense to get my 3rd class medical. It took me...

Nothing can be worse than the MIA controllers in terms of understanding them... should be a great flight!

Looks like a great time! Jealous I can't go :(.

Abracadabra? No, I kid. In all seriousness, camping at an adjacent farm is far more fun than a hotel!

Definitely don't swear off AV because you sold your plane! It's a great time even for a plebiscite like me who can't afford one!

I would highly recommend camping, even if you're not a big camper! That is how you receive an authentic experience! Definitely important to wear sunscreen! I learned that lesson the hard way last year when I had blistering sunburns. It was overcast the whole time and the sun still got me good!