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I realize ADS-B is difficult to understand (or at least seems as such and deters proper understanding). But my question is this: Why are aircraft required by 2020 to implement ADS-B out? What information does this provide? Because on ADS-B in aircraft, I can see any aircraft who has an operating...

Assumption 1: When your transponder is set to altitude, the air traffic controller sees a target and your altitude. Assumption 2: When you are assigned a squawk, your target is paired with a call sign and other information. If assumption 1 and 2 are correct, how does the air traffic...

Learning to fly is certainly an interesting pedagogical exercise. First, the ground portion is completely self taught. The instructor will guide you through how to fly the airplane, but the procedures governing such operations are learned on your own. Second, the final test is satisfying...

I began Georgetown in August, and although I love everything about it, I do miss flying. School consumes too much time and getting to an airport isn't easy (public transportation doesn't go there, no car, etc.). Long story short: Can't fly. I must preface by saying that I'm supremely...

http://vfrmap.com/ If you select hybrid VFR and zoom in, you'll see a sectional with much more detail. What type of chart is this?

Now that I have my PPL, I was wondering how to be most safe when flying over populous areas. I have always flown over desolate farms with ample options for fields in which to land. But now I'd like to--with friends and such--fly over various towns and drawn out cities for sight seeing...

For planning the PPL cross country, is it necessary to choose waypoints on the way to the destination? My instructor insists that--for the navlog--all I need is the departure airport and the arrival airport. I'll abide by this, I just don't want to be blind sighted during the oral if this is...

Is https://aviationweather.gov always down???

What are the implications of a 172's engine quitting after putting the throttle in idle. Is it more likely that the throttle needs to be calibrated (i.e. it is cutting of fuel flow)?

What is the average score on the PPL knowledge test. Of course there is no official words on percentiles, etc. Just curious. I got a 90 and my CFI didn't seem too thrilled. And how heavily do the examiners look at the score of the knowledge test?

Hi guys! I need some of you super experienced guys to give me your opinion on completing my PPL within a certain deadline. I realize that this is probably a ridiculous question because there are so many variables in play, but I'll take my chances. So I've soloed and am ready for my first solo...

My instructor suggested that I call and get a weather briefing for a cross country I had no real plans of flying. While this sounds like a good idea, I haven't done it because I feel like I'd be wasting the briefers time, or more importantly taking away time from another pilot who is actually...

Before I started with the instructor I have now, I flew with another instructor to the point of soloing the skyhawk for the first time. The training was accelerated (2 weeks) and laid a sturdy foundation in practical flying, but not so sturdy in theory. I understand that there are courses...