Recent content by WeekendWarrior

We've been making yearly trips out to the NC Outer Banks for about as long as I can remember as a kid. Even before I started flying myself, I thought flying into (or even flying from) the OBX airports (W95, HSE, MQI, FFA) would be the coolest and most beautiful thing ever. I've also never seen...

https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/?event=procedure.advanced - this sounds like what you seek. This is the FAA's own website that allows you to sort by Service Area (C, E, W), Region, State, and others. So, say for example you wanted all the NDBs in the...

I've recently started flying again with a CFII to tie up loose ends on my IR ticket. My new CFII is an industry veteran with many, many hours of 121 time behind him and a few industry administrative jobs as well. Previous CFIs have always been younger and building hours for their own ATPs. New...

My employer is generally very friendly to the Services. I know that a colleague in an adjacent department is an Army Reservist and he is given the time off that is required of him (his desk was empty for 2-3 months when I started, I later found out he had been deployed). What I don't know is...

All, I'm at a weird juncture in life where I am content with where I am (job, housing, etc) and do not wish to change anything about it. I work a 9-5 desk job for a major aviation firm. I love it and would like to make a long career out of it. But I feel like I can do more. I grew up in a...

Anyone know what's implied by "approved weather reporting service" as published on some instrument approach procedures? As an example, the RNAV 02 at IYK.(https://www.faa.gov/aero_docs/dtpp/1911/05417R2.PDF#nameddest=(IYK)) Other examples are NACO charts for some US Pacific territories. I've...

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In the market for a good pair of Rx flying shades. I had a cheap pair from Walmart (no Rx) for a while, but I've got a lot of my yearly vision insurance benefit left, so I'm ready to splurge on something good and something that'll last. My Rx is out of bounds for Ray-Ban in every style of...

I started using my iPad after my PPL ride (had it prior to that for school). Easily the most important thing besides required items (ID, Certificate, Medical) that I fly with, and I won't fly without it on board. Other than that, my phone with FF/GP. I accumulated about 5 E6Bs, a few other...

What are your all's thoughts on iPad choices for flying? I have a 1st-gen 32GB Air that's got almost no life left in it (used it every day for 4 years of school plus two years of flying concurrently) that I need to replace. I'm still eligible for Apple's student discount program (all you need...

Hey all - I've put off taking the IFR written for way longer than I should have, and I finally treated myself to Sheppard Air. My scores are getting in the low 90s, so I'm going to schedule myself a time to take the test as extra motivation. One thing I've noticed is folks recommending taking...

To those recommending the DL sale, I already have plans to be there. I appreciate them. And regarding what else I may want to purchase, I know I definitely want a galley cart or two, ideally from something bigger than an RJ, but I’m not set on that. I’d like to eventually snag a pair of...

Hey all - I’m a collector of all things airline, and I’m seeking help acquiring things like galley carts, etc. Not looking for a refurb, just a rough-shape example or two for the house. I remember years ago the show Mythbusters featured a couple places that sell memorabilia from mothballed...

Didn't expect this to get so many replies. I appreciate them all as I soul-search about options. A little more information might be in order. About the living at home bit - it's a mutually agreed-upon situation. In three months my younger sister will be away to college so it'll be just me and...

I've thought about this. Either renting it on weekdays (I work full-time, so I can't use it anyway, but there are plenty of guys flying on weekdays) or get it as a business vessel when I get my CFI and instruct out of it. Two potential ways to make an unwise decision make more sense... but both...