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With the new changes below does this mean that one can do GPS only apporaches for a checkride? Before my understanding was that a GPS only plane like something with just a GNC355 would not be acceptable for a checkride since a VOR/ILS/LOC approach couldn't be completed...

I was doing commercial training in Hawaii while stationed there and did the commercial XC with the shortened requirement. I wasn't able to get the checkride done and have since moved to NY state. Does that xc I did in Hawaii still fulfill the long xc requirement if I take the checkride in NY...

These LED strips are $10. https://www.ledsupply.com/led-strips/waterproof-12v-led-strip Would an STC be needed to install them under the glare shield? Ideally tying into the electrical system would be nice but if that would require paperwork then running them from an external battery would be...

Normally to fly into Canadian airspace I file a flight plan, talk to atc and am given a squawk code. With COVID the border's been closed to non essential traffic. Do you think this closure would apply to flying into Canada from the U.S., doing some sightseeing, and landing back in the states?

Say I'm turning to intercept the final approach course that has me descend from 3000 to 2000 where the GS intercept is. Is it recommended/required that I descend down to 2000 "chop and drop" style like a non precision approach, or can I just hold 3000 until the GS comes in and then follow it...

No GPS in airplane, no ADF. How does one file the IFR route to an airport with no nearby navaids? For example, flying to KOGS or KPTD? Do I file to the closest fix and get routed from there? Do I have to stay on airways as long as possible? How does the transition to the instrument...

No GPS, using VOR to plan a route from KCZG to KISP. How do I figure out the best routing? There doesn't seem to be any direct airways, every other routing I've figured out seems to make a needless big loop to get there. This is an exercise in using airways and VOR navigation, so no asking...

Forecast discussion says ceiling may lift up to fuel-alternate. What does that mean?

If I'm a private pilot, I can fly an LSA, and I can do so without a medical. If I want to fly a seaplane though, I need to take a checkride to add a seaplane rating. Sport pilots can fly LSA seaplanes with just an endorsement by an instructor, no real checkride. Can I as a private pilot, get...

Metars are supposed to be updated once an hour. If more often it should say SPECI, right? Yet the time stamp for this one shows a random time and it seems to update more often than once an hour. KART 171428Z AUTO 23015G24KT 2 1/2SM -RA BR FEW008 OVC013 04/03 A3002 RMK AO2 P0002 T00390028...

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15 approach for KRME. Coming from the NW when enroute I have a complete radio failure. TURYN would appear to be the IAF to use. Common sense says to just go straight in and do the approach without the PT. Why make more turns than needed when in the clouds? Rules say always...

For a new to me airplane in the aircraft logs I found the most recent annual. However the most recent AD compliance sheets I found were from 3 years ago. Would this be acceptable or is the IA supposed to create an updated compliance log every year in case a new AD came out? If no new ADs have...

14 CFR 23.1305 is for required powerplant instruments. In older archived versions of the eCFR it shows up but appears to be missing in the current version. https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=525a07ebc4d768035f20ab84225b923f&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title14/14cfrv1_02.tpl#0 Did the...

Let's call it a hypothetical scenario. I want to be an airline pilot and I'm doing flight training part 61 at a local flight school because I've heard that's the way to go to save money. So far I'm on track and I've been happy with the experience. I've completed my private at about 40 hours...

What is fair pay for a CFI by a flight school? For example, a flight school says they're charging $60 an hour for an instructor's time and $130 for an airplane, but turns around and pays an instructor $40 an hour for flight time. 1. Is this deceiving the customer since they think they're...

61.129 (j) defines TAA but I have some questions about interpretation. 1. Does the MFD have to necessarily be separate from the PFD? For example, a Dynon can do split screen which shows moving map one half and the PFD on the other. Could this be a PFD/MFD even though it's only one screen...

https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/1909/05518IL33.PDF Based on the plate the VDP is 1.7 DME. According to the profile view though the MAP is a little further than that. Normally there is a time from the FAF to the MAP but there is no time on this plate for some reason.

It's a really specific question but I can't find the answer. As a helicopter pilot who went through Army flight training I was issued an FAA commercial/instrument rotorcraft. I'm looking into doing my fixed wing private and instrument in a Cessna 172. For an instrument rating 50 hours XC are...

The note on the plate says NA for using SYR Vortac when southbound on V29. If this is the case then how can I practice full approaches coming from the north? There are no other IAFs. Thanks for the responses.

I bought an airplane and did the registration with the FAA. I got it back and my name is misspelled on it. I was planning to get transition training with a CFI but I don't know if the airplane is technically airworthy. Of course safety isn't affected, but if something happened could insurance...