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Once our neighbor in the north opens up its border, I would like to take a trip from NY to Quebec. Looking for advice on the steps required (eAPIS, clearing custom etc). Any website that I can read up on this would be great. TIA!

I flew my family on a long x-country from NY to FL recently. It was the first time with them on board so I asked a CFI friend to tag long. Other than dodging a few cumulous clouds after our stop in Myrtle Beach, the trip was uneventful. I remember reading on this forum that you can do a low...

My airplane partner and I finally picked up our new bird at the end of February. It's been a long time in the making and I appreciate all supports and encouragements over the years...you know who you are. Here's a video I made of our delivery experience at Cirrus Vision Center in Knoxville, TN.

Nah...just messing with ya :D Passed it! Here are a few things that I learned: - There's no such thing as a perfect check ride. - You can only study so much before you drive yourself (and everyone around you) nuts. - Don't second guess yourself...and don't second guess yourself. - Use...

How do you know it's time for an engine overhaul? Aside from the obvious catastrophic failure and "interesting" noises coming out of your engine, how do you know it's time? If an A&P mechanic tells you during your annual, but what is this based on? Compression? Also how do you determine...

I have a nearly new GDL-39 3D with BATTERY (Bluetooth) ADS-B receiver for sale. $799 (including shipping to anywhere in the 48 cont states in the US). The 3D model allows Garmin's Synthetic Vision (with subscription) and backup attitude indicator. I bought this brand new from Sporty's and...

My PIREP on the new ORIS Pro Pilot Altimeter watch for my fellow pilot and watch enthusiasts. ORIS only makes mechanical watches only. Except for its Williams F1 time piece, I've never considered an ORIS because its watches are a bit boring. However, a few weeks ago at an ORIS hosted...

After I got my PPL in March I couldn't find an off-the-shelf flight sim to help with my IFR training; so I decided to built one myself, starting with the computer (to save $$). I've NEVER built a computer in my entire life until now and the process was a lot simpler than you think. As long as...

Experimental aircraft went down in the Long Island Sound this morning Pilot didn't make it. RIP. Tail Number: N79ZR http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/small-plane-crashes-long-island-sound-article-1.1857356...

I have a PPL and want to rent a 172 to go from Central FL to Ft Lauderdale later this week to meet up with some friends for lunch. Since I've never flown in Southern FL and considering the potential for silly weather, I prefer to have a CFI to come along as a safety pilot. Well, I just got off...

Would anyone recommend a nice flight school or independent CFI for plane rental near Melbourne, FL? I'm a Private Pilot and just wanted to fly down to ft launderdale area for lunch next week with a CFI as my safety pilot. Thanks!

Passed my PPL checkride today! Two attempts and 19 years in the making. Three MIG-21s flew over my head when I was six and pardon the cliche: but that's when I knew I want to be a pilot. (btw, I grew up overseas hence MIGs and not F-16s). I started my first lesson in 1995 (I was a Junior in...

I was taught that you (and your passenger) should crack the door(s) open on a Cessna prior to making an emergency landing. While I understand the reason behind this action, I wonder if having a pair of closed doors will help retain cockpit structural integrity better: i.e. helps to protect...

My solo cross country slight (KFRG to KPOU) video with ATC audio A few weeks ago, I did my long cross country from Farmingdale, NY (KFRG) to Poughkeepsie, NY (KPOU) to Groton-New London, CT (KGON). Even with the overpriced extra BatteryBac, my GoPro's didn't last the trip. So here's a video...

Anyone is (or know of) a/an mod/admin on Diamond Aviators.net? I signed up (same screen name) for over a week now, and no one seems to be around to approve my account. I already emailed the standard admin email but have not heard back. I have a few Diamond related questions and until my...

What are your favorite magazines? Other than Flying and Plane & Pilot are there others that's worth subscribing to? ***EDIT*** I meant favorite AVIATION magazines...so "Hot MILF" or "Buttman" are not what I was referring to. :D

Hi all, newbie here and I'm considering my first plane. Let me explain my situation and what I plan to do with the plane: I'm not asking about Rent vs Buy; as Rent is definitely cheaper. I'm looking to buy because I want be on my own schedule. I don't have my VFR yet and all my training so...