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We are looking to conduct interviews with 5-10 pilots regarding instrument proficiency and currency product that is in early development - I want to stress that we don’t have a finished product and that the objective is to learn from you, not to sell or pitch you anything (even though this is in...

I am working on a program to help pilots monitor and improve their instrument proficiency. I am trying to validate that we are developing a solution that ultimately results in safer, more proficient instrument pilots. In order to validate the business concept to provide the optimal...

Has anyone joined IMC Club? http://imcclubs.org/ Is it worth it? Are local chapters normally active? I imagine it is on a case-by-case basis. I would be interested to know if any instrument pilots have found it useful on keeping up on instrument flight topics. Thanks. T

I am looking to find out how other instrument pilots are maintaining their instrument recency of flight experience (currency) and more importantly, how instrument pilots keep up their proficiency.. A lot time of times the weather won't cooperate (severe clear), I can't find a safety pilot, or I...

I throw this out to the collective PoA genius. I have a 1973 Piper Arrow II and am going to replace the attitude indicator with a new vacuum-driven AI. The mechanic/owner of the repair shop recommended the brand Sigma Tek for the replacement.. My only personal requirement is that I want the...

I am looking to purchase an Experimental aircraft (Glasair II), but a number of really good options were originally certified as VFR aircraft. Before I spend the next 2 hours researching this topic, does anyone know the proceedure for re-certifying an experimental for IFR flight? I know that I...

I am looking for resources to explore building an airplane home / home office with a scrapped airplane. There are some good websites out there, but what I really need are places where I can buy scrapped airframes as well as architectural ideas for installing the airframe on the property...

BFR question to CFIs: 1. Ground Portion - What are the areas that most pilots fall short on during the ground portion of the BFR? What do you recommend to pilots in order that they better prepare themselves for the ground portion? 2. Flying Portion - What are the biggest problems that pilots...

I am considering purchasing a used Glasair II or SII, RG or FT. I am looking for any suggestions/comments regarding the following: 1. Things to watch out for when buying an experimental. 2. Things to consider when buying a Glasair II. 3. Benefits/Drawbacks of the Glasair retractable (RG)...

We are looking to conduct "problem interviews" with 5-10 pilots regarding aviation product that is in early development - I want to stress that we don’t have a finished product and that the objective is to learn from you, not to sell or pitch you anything. We are working on a product to...