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I love the sights and sound of being in a single engine prop plane (prop up front) on a cool, calm and clear night. It's so very magical to me and oddly... cozy as well - if that makes sense. I figure it's the closest I will most likely ever come to being in outer space. The atmosphere outside...

C172N (if that matters). Flew with KCS-55A+GNS430+autopilot (in NAV mode) for a cross-country flight and for the last 30 minutes of the flight, switched the AP to HDG mode and used the 55A's heading bug. Landed and went on with life. Fast-forward three days and basically the 55A HSI seems to...

Hello, Has anyone (as a CFI or pilot) done a flight review via the AOPA Focused Flight Review (https://elearning.aopa.org/client/app.html#/courses/70001)? If so, does the completion of the focused flight review count for 3 WINGS credits (1 credit for each flight topic) or is there additional...

Just wondering if anyone has done this? I am considering this kayak and wondered if it would fit in a 172N. Obviously, would not be able to have any pax in the back... Thoughts? Here's the 'yak: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/point65sweden/gemini-gt-modular-solo-tandem-hybrid-kayak...

One of the aircraft in a club that I am in crashed. It was the club's only C172 and it was a 197 "N" model. Based on the estimated value of such an aircraft, I am guessing that the insurance check will be around $69,000 or maybe a little less. It wasn't fancy - no ADSB, AP or IFR GPS. Mostly...

First, if this needs to be moved to another forum, let me know. Let's talk about the least fun part of flying for me - destination ground transportation. Until the flying car becomes a reality, we are going to be stuck with this problem once on the ground at our destination. I tried to google...

Hello, I am a PPL, ASEL. I have less than 150 hours, but am hoping to go for CFI-S when I have enough hours. Anyone care to chime in on how much time you think it would require in order for me to learn to fly/land right seat? I assume it would be prudent to do some flying in the right seat with...

Hello everyone, As the title states, I am curious if anyone found a trick for easily replacing ear seals? I am able to get the old ones off with minimal fuss, but putting the new ones on seems almost impossible... What, if anything, am I doing wrong?

Hello, I fly a C172N that is part of a flying club and kept tied-down outside. I find the time it takes to do all preflight activities is about a half hour, especially for cross-country flights. Is this normal for someone in my situation? If not, any tips to decrease the time it takes? Please...

Would LOVE some PA38 owners to chime in on this! I was flying on a cross-country (1 hour 20 minute flight) recently and noticed the following indications on my engine-related gauges. The light blue lines in the attached photos indicate the position that the needle was in during cruise. I...

Hello, I have 102 hours total time logged in mainly Cessna 150/152/172 aircraft with some time in a Piper J4 and I did my PPL night training in a Warrior. The club I am in has a Tomahawk and I was intending on doing my BFR/checkout in it. Having never flown a PA-38-112, what would someone...

Hello fellow pilots! I was wondering if anyone has successfully renegotiated monthly club dues in the DOWNWARD direction. I am in a non-equity club that is one year old and comprises 4 pilots that fly a 172N. The owner technically could fly the plane as well, but typically does not. The...

Hello, As a PPSEL (no tailwheel), I am curious if some of the POA members would give insight regarding a 10-member partnership I am considering buying a share of. The partnership consists of a corporation that owns a Piper Super Cub. Each member owns a 10% share. The airplane itself is...

Hello, One of the main reasons I got my Garmin 496 was to have terrain/wx/and GPS all in one. Since most aircraft I now rent have the GPS/Terr. covered already, I was thinking that I might be able to get a portable ADS-B WX solution for about the same amount of money that I would get...

Hello, I became a PP SEL in June of this year and the only aircraft in my area (despite having THREE airports) for rent are: 1. C172 2. J230 (LSA) 3. DA20 The Jabiru J230 is PERFECT ($115/hr, TONS of cargo space, pretty good performer, built in 2010), but has been down for maintenance...