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    Im taking my IFR written Tuesday

    Good to know that the Gleim questions mirror the instrument written exam.
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    Commute by Plane?

    Nope it's not me. Great discussion as I'm considering similar process in buying an airpark home either in the foothills or Arizona and commuting to customer meetings when required. Definitely get your instrument rated as you will need it to keep a schedule. I'm working on mine right now. As...
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    Trip along the coast of Croatia

    Awesome! I'd love to rent a plane and fly around Croatia and sail as well. Any FBO there?
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    Engine Facts and Myths..... TBO

    That's because a lot of pilots are clueless on how to fly turbo engines correctly
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    Engine Facts and Myths..... TBO

    I've heard from pilots that turbo charged engines rarely make it to TBO due to hotter CHT temperatures causing faster wear than normal engines.
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    2014 year in review

    Same here I completed my longest XC trip to Oregon with my father as a new pilot and started working on my instrument rating.
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    Complex & high performance endorsement, can they be done together?

    Did my complex in Piper Arrow and high performance in 182 so learned two new aircraft lin about 10 hours for both combined.
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    Microsoft Flight Sim X and training

    I think sims are better for IFR training than for PPL rating.
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    2015 Goals

    Pass the IR written and finish IFR training.
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    Why I don't want to be stuck on 100LL

    I need to move to a state that has mogas. California alas does not.
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    Transitioning to HP aircraft

    Join ABS the Bonanza society and do the BPP program if you are looking to get into a Bonanza. Great planes but they have their quirks and things happen faster plus need to get used to retract landing gear and the constant speed prop.
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    Best IFR Sim software

    I don't recommend the Saitek yoke. Build quality sucks and not very accurate. Buy a decent yoke from Elite or Precise Flight controls and rudder pedals.
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    CFI Problem

    Get a new CFI.
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    NorCal Meetings Eternal page

    Definitely not good weather for flying. I've been flight sim and eating chili until the storm passes the Bay Area. I'd fly a 182 if I was heading out to Tahoe the extra power really helps over the mountains.
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    IFR Training Overview

    Excellent write up!
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