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We've recently installed a vertical card compass and it's been a great aid in keeping track of our precessing DG. As for the DG we've tried setting the heading bug on approach to align with course indicator as displayed on the GPS, a GTN 750. This keeps us from second guessing the heading which...

Great post and discussion. Two weeks ago I was faced with a similar airmet: low level wind shear with 4-6 knots surface wind and 40 knots at 3000', with 50 at 5000. I cancelled the flight fearing that the turbulence would be uncomfortable. In retrospect I should have flown that day. Two day...

Just to jump in here as well, I got a commercial license in 1973, then had to stop to focus on a career with a more stable financial future in order to raise a family. Decided to "get current" again after 39 years away from flying. Armed with a new medical, lots of studying and then 9 hours of...