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1979ish 182 O-470 about 1000 before TBO. G3X+GTN650+GFC500 modern Garmin panel. The problem: Every 25-30 hours, the alternator fails. Every single time. We have replaced the pulley, starter bearings, pulley assembly, two different kinds of belts, three voltage regulators, new battery...

For any of the TERPS folks out there: What is the process for a site survey? Do all approaches need to be reevaluted? What about obstacles? I ask because my home airport (N51) for instance had 04's threshold modified. As a result, a Safety NOTAM was issued to restrict straight-in minimums on...

Plane is a 1977 Dakota PA28-236 and in order to start the O540 in it, the plane needs like 8 primes to get it going. I find this very strange. Yes, I wait for the bowl to fill and yes, it will start with three chugs of the manifold while cranking (and yes, I don’t want to start a fire). Anyone...

I’ve found references to the PAPI. But does anyone know who invented the VASI?

Anyone do the Skyline during the Macy’s Day Fireworks show? Just curious if its worth it.

So this happened, and I'm not sure if what I did was right or wrong (definitely safe though so I'm not that upset). Flying out of KLNS I filed the following: DCT LRP V39.ETX V30.LANNA SBJ DCT And got that. I was departing RWY 13 (flying back East). Question: On departure, when you check-in...

$3000 bond (you get it back when you leave), $75/month for an IFR certified C-177 with a GNS 4 series (no WAAS), AV-30C Attitude indicator, 300 AP and strong engine. Have flown it to VT and back with no issue to really speak of. Great bird. DM if you are interested. 47N is Central Jersey Airport

I have been flying around for a while and rarely see folks outside of students/CFIs. In fact, I only meet a new pilot in my area when I’m refueling. That’s about it. Typically, the FBO is empty or there just isn’t a lot of activity there. Now, granted, I fly a lot during the week instead of the...

Latest iOS on a 2nd iPad Air. It’s only this forum AFAICT.

Did a few searches, didn’t really come up with much minus a nice thread about an accelerated course. Generally speaking, how many hours of flight time before you were ready for your CPL check?

https://airfactsjournal.com/2021/11/its-time-to-reform-obstacle-departure-procedures/ Guys got a point. Not sure why ODPs are basically footnotes to IFR flying?!

Any one have any commercial ground school material they are looking to get rid of? E.g Gleim, ASA etc. DM me.

I am in quite a pickle: I have gotten a LoD due to a mechanical issue on the day of my checkride. The catch is my IACRA is about to expire at the end of this month (November). So, does my LoD also expire? i.e. I have for instance passed the oral. Do I start from ground zero again come December...

https://www.nj.com/sussex-county/2021/11/small-plane-with-2-people-onboard-crashes-in-nj-agency-says.html Anyone have any idea what happened? I’ve flow to Sussex numerous times. The sky divers always freak me out.

I ran into an issue with my log book regarding my CFII logging the missed approach course vs. going missed with a DPE. What I would do in some training exercises is perform a touch and go (mainly to log XC time) and then ask tower to fly the missed approach course as a way to at least practice...

IFR checkride. Have waited two months to finally get a date. Everything looked good until a Presidential TFR just popped up. I’m more than upset. So, the good news: My CR airport is 10nm outside of the inner ring so technically you can fly on a plan. DPE will probably not allow me to file IFR...

Riddle me this: KVCV ILS or LOC 17: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2110/00794IL17.PDF You go missed. You fly to 3500. You are before the VOR. Can you now turn to intercept R-269 off of VICTORVILLE or do you have to fly past the VOR first AND then turn to 300 degrees? Because if you turn...

I have the following preferred route: 47N BREZY V39.SOARS V487.CAM KRUT The issue is after SOARS the MEA is 12000. Why? I really don’t know. If you look at the Sectional MEFs and/or the OROCAs, there are no obstacles even close to that. There is an MCA of 12000 right after SOARS on V487 but...

Anyone have any experience flying into KIAG or the vicinity, parking over the weekend, getting transport etc. I see Calspan Aviation is at KIAG. Has anyone used them before? I’m basically looking to fly in on a Friday, arrive around noon, get some transport, come back Monday morning and fly...

Scenario: Pilot A is IFR rated but not current. Pilot B is IFR rated and current. Both are qualified to fly the aircraft and are current with respect to meds and PPL requirements. Neither are CFIIs. Pilot A wants to get current. Pilot A asks Pilot B to be his “safety pilot”. They are going to...