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Been discussing IR training based at an airport with no approaches. One suggestion was fly the approach at nearby delta KDPA breakout and get SVFR back to home drone. I noticed today that KDPA was reporting MVFR. 10SM BKN 013 BKN 037 OVC somewhere higher. But DPA is in congested airspace...

Granted, I've only been seriously trying for about 4-months, but the clubs around here are full with waiting lists. Seeking partners has been difficult. To be fair, I want the partnership to be at 1 of 3 airports for it to work, or I'll rent. It has to be economically close to renting (I...

This was originally a note to @Mahneuvers but I was blocked from actually sending it. Then I figured, with all the personal jet, Pilatus, Cirrus, Turbo A36 and other high value flyers here, maybe ask the successful brain trust of POA. Is a vacation rental in an area like Destin, 30a, Sarasota...

Not exactly training, per se. Returning as a renter after 10 years away the schedule is much more crowded and much more disciplined. How do you determine how long to schedule the plane if you’re going somewhere for less than a day/overnight. For example, if I am flying 45 minutes by ear for...

Looking back into the IR and refreshing some things. When you file to an airport do you include an IAF in case of lost communications? If I were flying into Quincy IL from the NE and filed V586 to UIN (the VOR off the airport) how do I get on the approach if lost comms? Take the R-082 radial...

Way back before I took a break from flying, the AOPA Airport Directory has a radius search function. I could put in my home drone and a radius, say 100NM. I’d them get a list of every airport within that radius. I could go through and visually pick an airport more than 50nm to log some XC...

PPL. Last 3rd Class medical was issued in 2007. Haven’t really flown since I was laid off in 2008. Ready to pursue a basic Med signoff. What do I do? My PCPs office said he can do it. Do I do the online stuff first? Go to the doc 1st? Try to lose 50 lbs first?

I know we are reading and seeing/hearing a lot around the potential AD, the cost to comply, impact on market value etc. Especially the A&Ps, what’s your read for a rental pilot? Sounds like many owners want to minimize the cost, which makes sense, except this seems to be a safety item. Would...

Take a look at the attached thread. I was incorrect, it seems, in stating ADD was a DQ condition. You have to take the cognitive tests with the FAA. But I could swear I read here and on the other board you were out with that diagnosis. Insight?

looking to join or start LSA partnership or club. 3CK, 06C, C81 or DPA.

Strictly hypothetically, let's say you're a PPL who has a recently expired 3rd class where you would otherwise be eligible for Basic Med. An MD recently said you had ADD and prescribed Adderall. (No class III or basic Med - I get that). Professionals then run some tests and do a bunch of...

Ok. I'm not confident Basic Med is going to help me. There are no LSAs to rent nearby. I have a split strategy currently. Seeking partners for either (a) LSA eligible Champ (cool but a little scary due to age) or (b) more modern LSA. The modern search has shifted towards the CTSW (or CTLS but...

Ive been looking at Champs and Cubs. Seem perfect for the type of flying in my near term. Short local sight seeing flights with 1 child along, maybe grab some ice cream somewhere. I'd love to rent, but no LSA real close. In the Champs and Cubs, many seem to have an intercom temporarily...

I was an avid poster and follower on that other board up until late 2007. I recently went back and thought "Wow, this is a really different place, and a lot of people are missing." Well, it looks like I found you!