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I've just upgraded and now have ADS-B in/out in the aircraft. Now I'm wondering ... prior to flying an approach, do I really need to tune the radio to get weather, or can I just check my ADS-B weather? Compared to ATIS, the ADS-B is much more timely, so me thinks this might be a legal and...

Listening to PDX-approach on LiveATC. Cobra-53 is circling now, waiting on emergency vehicles to arrive. Planning a gear-up landing at HIO. Wow - can't hear the pilot, but the controller is very calm about the whole thing.

As pilots, the vast majority of us are economically fortunate. Please join me in supporting a worthwhile event - bicycling to raise money for MS research. Any amount will help, even just a few gallons of fuel. The team's website is...

Today I took a 300nm VFR cross country (UAO to O16), using Flight Following, but no flight plan (daredevil). As I neared the destination, I began a slow descent (informing ATC) from 11.5k to 6k feet. As I descended, I was concerned that the mountains would prevent further radio comms, so I...

Is there any interest in the N. Oregon area for combining activities during a PNP mission? With a bit of collaboration, I see a triple-benefit: 1) Animals get the transport they need 2) I get some hood-time (in training for IFR) 3) Safety pilot gets to log time too (as a necessary crew...

I've got an ancient GPS and need to upgrade to an IFR unit. A used 430W was the initial choice, but for ~$3k more I can put in a new 650W. I'm inclined to go with the 650, but would appreciate opinions of anyone who's tried it. The aircraft is a Grumman Tiger. Thanks, Ted N4544P