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    Don't forget to drain that FSA!

    seemed as good a reason as any to grab a pulse oximeter.
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    XC Logging .. again

    i believe i have this right... but when do we not. Just went out for the morning today. For those following along in skyvector, etc. KHEF -> KCJR (full stop, but did not leave plane) -> KMRB -> KHEF I would like to log it as Flight 1. KHEF->KCJR (XC <50nm) and Flight 2...
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    Obstacles in AF/D

    http://skyvector.com/airport/CBE/Greater-Cumberland-Regional-Airport Looking at the skyvector parsing of the AF/D it shows for Rwy 11, Obstacles: 642 ft Hill 4959 ft from runway Looking at the AF/D it just says hill. Is the actual height and feet extracted from the FAA Digital Obstacles...
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    Wx forecast tools

    For just a few days out, what out there is available for trying to forecast ceilings and winds. Other than the straight up normal weather forecasts and 48hr prog chart. Looking at things that i just found this: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/mdl/forecast/graphics/MAV/ which looked interesting for...
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    Skyradar D2 Wifi ADS-B In

    Wifi ADS-B In Dual Band - UAT and 1090 http://skyradar.net/skyscope-receiver/skyradar-d.html $400 (includes USPS Priority shipping) I'll throw up a picture of actual item once i get home from work tonight. ebay'd....
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    VFR Flight Plan Closing?

    I did my first solo XC today. Bit turbulent, but completed without issue. I did a VFR flight plan for my first leg, and i also grabbed flight following on the way down as well. I had planned to close the plan after landing and taxiing, prior to taking off again. However, slightly throwing me...
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    1800wxbrief ACAS Alerts

    THis happen to anyone else? occasionally i get text notifications from afss for a tail number i've go no knowledge of. But the route is that i have saved in my profile (SFRA HEF - FLUKY). ....... though, seeing i had the tail number now looking it up. Someone with the same last name seems to...
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    Changes to Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) Airman Knowledge Test

    Just saw this circulated today through ASA. For all those interested. http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/media/whats_new_par_tests.pdf Beginning February 9, 2015 Questions in the following topic areas have been deleted: o ADF/NDB o Radar Summary Charts o EFAS (En Route Flight Advisory...
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    How far do you drive to fly?

    Looking at KGAI flying club post in classifieds has gotten me wondering. How far do some of you drive to get to your airport of choice? Is travel for training different than travel for your own flying? Disclaimer: I'm right in the middle between KJYO and KHEF. So I have two GA airports...
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    Use of GoPro during flight training

    So i know there are plenty of youtube go pro vids there. I'm more curious on peoples experience of using the go pro during their training. Is there some utility for reviewing the flight lessons? I'm hoping there is. Of those of you who have done this, to get the best utility for review what...
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    American Aviation at KHEF

    Anyone have an experiences with American Aviation at KHEF for instruction? I couldn't seem to find any reviews on them. They are a Diamond Flight Center and rates there look quite reasonable. And the DA20s look like attractive trainers.
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    New Student!

    Been lurking here silently for awhile, but finally bit in and did my discovery flight today in a 172S steam gauge. Visibility here in Northern Va was great. Left out of KJYO towards Frederick, over Harper's Ferry and Summit Point race track, then swinging back around to JYO. A whole 0.9 hours...
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