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This is an extremely niche problem, but I can't find anything online that addresses this specific issue and I figured we have a few video "pros" on the board that might be able to help or share their processes. On the occasions that I record my flights (or flights with others, to share their...

I know there's plenty of dislike on here for posting of flights on YouTube and all, but I wanted to share this personally special moment with my fellow aviators on here. My dad finally was able to fly with me for some breakfast recently and it meant the world to me - and I passed the 100 hour...

This is a VERY long shot (and quite beggarly), but I'm looking for any help/tips my fellow OK (or nearby) pilots might be able offer. My fiancee's nephew passed away last week and a memorial service for him will be held in Denver next Monday; family has requested we arrive on Saturday and stay...

I've seen and been part of some threads recommending Ambassador Jet Center at RBD, noting they can handle car rentals for you. As I'm planning an overnight stay there next month, is it better (financially or otherwise) to ask the FBO to handle auto rental, or should I just contact a rental...

Not much info as of yet, but happened just inside OKC metro area. RIP, fellow aviatior. http://m.news9.com/story.aspx?story=34992633&catId=112032 http://kfor.com/2017/03/24/emergency-crews-headed-to-reported-plane-crash-near-mustang/

If you watch the video, be sure to mute it (or your speakers). http://kfor.com/2016/10/19/plane-lands-at-will-rogers-world-airport-after-landing-gear-malfunction/

Stratus Gen 1 - includes charging cable, wall adapter, optional external antenna and soft carrying case. Works great and has exceptional battery life. Asking $275. Shipping included.

I was speaking to a pilot friend last night who moved about 50 or so miles away a few months ago. He did all of his initial training at the same airport and with the same instructor as I did - and we both consider him a friend. That airport was about 15 minutes away from home, but was still the...

One of my cousins moved to Pagosa Springs, CO recently and would like me to pay a visit sometime. I've been playing around with planning this trip on a hypothetical level, although nothing is close to solid at this point. I'd likely be making this trip from Stillwater, OK (SWO) in a 172M with a...

I'm planning a flight in a couple of weeks from OK to the Austin, TX area (KEDC, specifically). The direct route would require a transition through the DFW Class B area, but I've been thinking about planning a route that barely skirts the Class B to the west and only adds about 5 minutes to the...

I was really looking forward to a trip scheduled to Dallas and Austin this weekend to visit friends - my first "long" XC since getting my PPL. The place I rent from didn't previously have any time requirements for overnights - until I got a call today saying they are putting them in place...

In a few weeks, I'll be flying from the OKC area (HSD, specifically) with my girlfriend down to the DFW area for a concert at the amphitheater inside Fair Park, then on down to Austin to visit some of our friends. I'm still a low-time certificate holder and this will be my first time into a...

We have tentative plans to make a flight from the OKC area to meet friends for a quick dinner in Wichita sometime next week. It seems there are a number of airport options to choose from there. Which one would be most suitable in terms of being fairly close to a decent restaurant and ease of...

My family was invited to hang out at a friend's lake house on the OK side this upcoming weekend. F31 looks to be about 5 miles or so from the house. I did a search on here for PIREPS and info, but most of what I found looks a bit outdated. I know it's unattended and I'm not sure about tiedowns...

I want to take the opportunity to throw out a small measure of praise with regard to the Squawk Shoppe's customer service. I just got my PPL about a week ago, and thus, was in the market for a headset for my girlfriend, who will be my most frequent passenger. Being a longtime lurker and...

--Multiple acquisition closing documents to prepare and oil/gas regulatory matters to take care of before a conference call later today. --My son's school open house this evening. --Making sure to drop by and see my dad and spend time with him, as his birthday today. --Girlfriend works...

Well - it finally happened on Saturday, after 12 hours of training in just under two months' time. It was a perfect, sunny Saturday afternoon, with winds variable, at about 5-10 kts. After about 0.8 hours of dual and 5 T&G's, I got the anticipated "Let's make this a full stop and just pull...

Chances are, I'll solo for the first time on Saturday afternoon. Chances are also very high that the weather/wind on Saturday will be conducive to an active day of traffic at the uncontrolled airport where I train. This made me wonder - if busy conditions prevail, would it be wise to announce...

I'm using a Bad Elf GPS Pro to log my flight lessons and convert those logging files using GPSvisualizer.com to view in Google Earth (and later to be used with ForeFlight). I've noticed that, for some reason, the tracks seem to reflect my elevation to be anywhere from 20-100 feet above the...

I'm still early into the training process and don't have a true NEED for ForeFlight just yet, nor do I foresee making a massive amount of long cross country flights outside of my general area (OK) immediately upon obtaining my PPL. Would it be recommended that I only purchase a standard...