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Gotcha... I agree. He was the PIC for a reason and whatever it takes to ensure a safe outcome is fair game. Does not exclude one from craking a joke, however. :p

Perhaps you read too deeply into my post. Nowhere did I say anything about “real man and competent pilot” nor did I even mention insurance, let alone "Totaled".

Cirrus POH Section 3, Emergency Procedures. - LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE 1. Pop Silk

Where is the multiplication ("times`) in that equation?

Do you even math, dude? Would love to see the equation showing one number "5 times lower" than another number.

:yeahthat: ATC ≠ FSS & FSS ≠ ATC Whereas they may share some functions, their purposes are entirely different. With the advent of the "Connected Cockpit" the utility of FSS may seem to have diminished over the years, but they still have their purpose and are (typically) there when you need...

One justification may be that they consolidated all of the NTSB reports into a single database. You want to search Aviation, Highway, Maritime, Railroad, Pipeline, or Hazmat? All in a single search from a single page.

Too confusing? o_O

For those unfamiliar, using a VOR to talk to FSS is actually pretty easy. Just dial up their receive freq on your Com radio and their transmit freq (the VOR) on your Nav radio. Pro Tip: Make sure you remember to select the Nav radio on your com panel and test the volume before you try using...

I would be remiss to not point out that on my second example there is a second freq available (122.4) that you might be able to use (depending on your altitude) to talk and listen to Huron Radio.

The number of voice-capable VORs seems to have decreased significantly over the years. Had to search for a bit to find one. If the freq listed on the sectional for the VOR is underlined, it is not a voice-capable VOR. With this one you talk and listen to "Columbus Radio" on 122.3. Here...

To be honest, the vast majority of the searches I did with the old interface were based upon one or two search criteria (typlically date and city, or make and model). This new interface still allows the same criteria, it just does not make it nearly as easy to enter that criteria. If you drill...

Then again, looks aren't everything. :p

Back when he was actually funny. Before he got all political.

What airplane is that?