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I am going to Vero Beach over the weekend of July 4th and I want to visit the Piper Factory. Has anyone stopped by and checked this place out? They are not offering any tours on the days I will be there but I was hoping they might have something worth checking out. If anyone is familiar with...

I completed my commercial checkride on Memorial Day. The weather was perfect at LZU and my DPE was tough but fair. The oral was a little bit harder then I was expecting but the flight was exactly to PTS standards. Here are a few questions I stumbled over. - what is the difference between...

I passed my instrument checkride this morning! I would like to say I smoked the oral and nailed all the approaches but that would be a damn lie. I think I came as close as possible to failing but pulled through. Once I get a cold beer, or two, I will post a write up.

I am about to take my Instrument Checkride so please hit me with some of the especially tricky questions/scenerios you have recieved. I appreciate all advice, tips and help! Thanks in advance.

I just passed my end of course stage check with the Chief. Luckily for me it was in horrible wind and actual IMC. I have my checkride scheduled for 30 April. Do you think this is to long to wait? I will get in a couple practice orals and two more practice flights. Thoughts?

Gentleman, the cessna I am flying for IFR training has a Garmin 155XL GPS and I am trying to find an interactive program that will help in learning the functions. The only time I can practice using it is while I am flying and thats not optimal. I have the manual but I learn better by using...

Tomorrow is my first lesson toward my IFR rating. Any advise, lessons learned or tips are always appreciated. I am a 67 hour PP with a lot to learn. RLTW!

I wish I could remember more but I was so nervous the day flew by.... I was scheduled to start my checkride at 0830 at LZU. I left the house early and stopped by Dunkin Doughnuts for a dozen mixed (no glazed). I arrived at the school around 0745 and prepared my test area, drank coffee and...

I actually passed my checkride! We had to reschedule due to bad weather on Tues and when I finished my oral I didn't know if we would be able to fly in the weather today. Luckily we were able to sip under the clouds and get it done. Nothing like trying to nail landings with 10K gust 15 winds...

I am scheduled to take my checkride next Tues at KLZU in GA. Of course that is the one day with 90% chance of rain, thunderstorms and 17 MPH winds. The DPE isn't available again until 22 Oct! What do you recommend to stay sharp?

I made it past the Chief and passed my end of course stage check! I have scheduled my checkride for 14 October at 0830. My DPE is flying up from Dublin GA so I hope he is a patient, understanding, and kind man. Feel free to provide any last minute advice, tips or recommendations. RLTW

Hello, first post here. I am a 41 year old Army officer who is close to retirement. I am learning how to fly to fulfill a life long dream and possible second career. I currently have 55 hours and have a couple more lessons before my check ride. My instructor thinks I am ready but I don't feel...