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    Class G to 14,500ft

    Why does class G extend up to 14,500ft? I asked a few AGI's/IGI's/CFI's but they all say terrain. Why protect terrain? Any other reason(s)?
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    0hrs-PPL in 1.5 Months

    I don't have 0 but may as well. I have not flown in a year and due to procrastinating in getting my PPL, I have one and a half months to do so. I will then end up with a month to do it in thanks to two wisdom tooth extractions coming up. Any advice on how to achieve the PPL goal in such a...
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    Helicopter Using "fake" N-Number

    Okay so it's not "fake" but it doesn't belong to the helicopter and appears to be removable. Reviewing my videos and pictures, it appears that the N-number is either a magnet or giant sticker. It's lighter than the rest of the body. It was cool watching it but when I checked the N number...
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    Apprenticeship and Pay?

    I've been a helper at the local airport for about 3 months now. Learning a lot, loving it, no complaints. However, I am not paid. Apparently a lot of people find this to be messed up. Pilots, coworkers, family, friends,etc. One aircraft owner was offering me my pay per hour for a few hours to...
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    Turboprop Lack of Noise

    For a jet+ a prop I am always surprised by DHC8's lack of noise. This Pilatus PC-12 took off of a 2400 ft runway at a decent power setting and was very quiet! I was disappointed. Out of W00, only see one or two every year or two! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoEILuqrNPc I'm new and green...
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    Ignorant Homebuyer & Airplane Noise

    I am still steaming over an encounter with an ignorant doctor this past evening. I was riding my bike home from work, at Freeway Airport. New houses are being built on short final for rwy 18. Nice expensive homes without yards. A McMansion type of deal. I was wearing a Freeway Aviation shirt...
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    Unidentified Helicopter

    This helicopter is getting to me. I cannot figure out what it is! It buzzed between the DC SFRA and FRZ over W00 this past friday. It looks like a Bell 47 at first but has three rotor blades and what looks like a jet engine. Then you assume SC300 but the open tail. Something is on it and I want...
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    New ATC Selection Process

    I don't fully recall the full scope of details (mainly what each score is and the needed passing score) but the FAA is proposing a new process for hiring ATC's. They will give you scores based on various factors. The ATC CTI program will count differently depending on the level of school you go...
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    Financial Aid Rant

    I originally signed up for aviation management- flight training. This would help me knock out the ratings and use a lower subsidized loan. They gave no help other than accepting my grants and my $440 out of pocket plus books. I was told to contact the program director. I did so. He gave a two...
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    Are You Stealing?

    I was at Freeway Airport as usual today. I decided that before I head home I'd get some pics for my aviation management class project. I'm focusing on Cessna's role in aviation. I', taking the pics and then an older gentleman walks up and asks "can I help you?" (This is a small airport, I am in...
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    Last Flight?

    When was the last time that you have flown? What aircraft? I found my logbook misplaced and realized how long it's been since my last lesson. Five months in the book, about three weeks unofficially.
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    Jet Phobia

    I'm planning a trip to Hawaii for next summer. I am afraid of jets though. Irrational fear considering that I don't mind a glider I just helped assemble while at 8,000ft. Plus as any normal person will attest to, I am crazy since I like to fly "little" planes. It's not a fear of control either...
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    Selling: Jeppesen IFR and Commercial Stuff

    Here are some pics: Feel free to make an offer for one or for all! I know these aren't new but I have two copies of the question banks and just want to keep the others. I need to free up room and this will go to collegiate aviation books :(
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    Wide Runway Issue

    I'm having trouble landing on a wider runway. I'm used to a 40ft runway and I know I need to be able to adapt. I simply cannot get center line! I either land on the left or right side in the middle or what mentally is a 50ft wide runway. I've been flying with friends (no CFIs) at KFDK which has...
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    Side Business

    I've been trying to start a college paying business since I only have work as needed. Anybody here run (or have ran) a side business? If so what type and how "efficient" has it been/ was it? I've been trying to repair a vending machine I bought for $20 and I'm thinking of starting either a...
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    Playing Tourist Up the East Coast

    I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for last minute travel? I can go anywhere north of DC so long as Amtrak goes there. So far I have played tourist in NYC, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Newark. Any other great places to go that may have some aviation tie? I'm doing NYC and the old Pan Am...
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    Glider Heli-tow

    Heli-tow! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTloaMaoXKI&feature=related Interesting to say the least. I've seen auto, I've done aero, I've seen winch. This looks fun though I'm not sure if I'd fly the heli.
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    "Positive Rate, Brakes"

    I have a habit formed by many of my CFIs. From day one I've been told to apply brakes once a positive rate is established. I've only flown fixed gear and thinking about it, this seems useless. Good habit down the road but for now, really? I was watching the video about (super) wide or straight...
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    Train for Rotor or Wing?

    I'm a fixed wing student. My true passion is helicopters. This is my little secret and now it's out. I am at a point where I am about 40% towards my goal of a PP-ASEL. I saw a 369 three weeks ago and my rotor bug has been nagging me ever since. I initially started as a heli student and I was...
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    "I'm a pilot." No you are not.

    I have this friend, he claims to be a PP-ASEL with his instrument, working on commercial. I have yet to see any proof. He has stuck to this story for the past two years. When he speaks it is contradictory to his "experience." First thing I did was check the airman database...nothing! He never...
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