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My BFR is done, and now I hope to move on to some instrument work and (eventually) an IPC after the holidays. It's been quite a while since I've done any IFR flying - maybe five years? I feel overwhelmed just looking through this forum. GPS approaches? Have never even flown one. Seriously...

I need a root canal. Hooray for me. My dentist mentioned that a lot of people are prescribed medication beforehand to relax them - Valium was the one he specifically mentioned (but I am sure there are others?). Obviously the mention of Valium makes me wary of any medical issues - so what's...

Just had my second class exam yesterday (finally!) and am confused about the vision standards. Long story short, I wear contacts. My right eye is great, but my left one has always been weaker. I am corrected to 20/20 together, sometimes 20/15, so my eye doctor and records say. Of...

I'm not quite to this point yet, but getting there sloooooowly. I know the instructor I've been flying with is more than happy to do instrument work with me whenever, but I'm not more than happy to pay him to keep me from running into people. :wink2: So, how do YOU find safety pilots? I've...

I'm full of dumb questions this week. So...*cough*, apparently when I posted last night that I have a current medical, that was not true. It, um, expired at the end of last month. Yes, I need a calendar or something. Anyway, my insurance says I must hold a valid pilot certificate (with...

I hate asking this question, but this isn't really looking for the answer as much as how to deal with the situation. Background: I've been working at getting back into flying for the past few months now, although not as quickly as I'd hoped. I've logged about 15 hours this summer. Have a...

I'm not sure why, but I've always been very cautious when it comes to weather and I've become even more so since starting to fly again. Unfortunately my pilot friends are constantly questioning my decision to cancel for low ceilings, nearby thunderstorms, etc. So I guess my question is, is...

Hi everyone. I'm hoping I can get some advice besides, "throw in the towel". I'm a very lapsed pilot. It's been over 10 years since I did any really flying. I finally decided it was something I wanted to do and have logged about 15 hours this past month. Unfortunately, I white knuckled...