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  1. Vance Breese

    Please help me learn about LED landing lights

    I am trying to learn about par 36 led landing lights for my experimental aircraft. I am currently using 100 watt halogen lights. I would like a useful light output although I seldom fly at night. I like the wig wag feature to increase people’s ability to see my aircraft during the day. The...
  2. Vance Breese

    Phase One of EAB operating limitations?

    May a student pilot legally fly phase one of his experimental amateur built aircraft operating limitations with a solo endorsement for that aircraft?
  3. Vance Breese

    Answers on training and licencing for an Egyptian.

    I received an inquire from an Egyptian citizen who wants to become a gyroplane pilot and be able to fly in the USA, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Egypt. I suggested he train in Qatar that has an active gyroplane club and his friends have told him that as an Egyptian he cannot earn a private...
  4. Vance Breese

    What is a CFI?

    A person who has been a flight instructor for 47 years insists he is a Certified Flight Instructor. In my opinion I am a Certificated Flight Instructor. What does CFI stand for and why? Thank you
  5. Vance Breese

    Good for another year.

    I went to the doctor for my second class medical yesterday. I am 68 and my father lost his medical when he was mid-50s for heart problems. My mother had a pharmacy full of medication for high blood pressure by the time she was my age. I felt a lot of apprehension over the process and the...
  6. Vance Breese

    Why wasn’t an electronic copy good enough?

    I was at the Wings Over Camarillo Air Show Sunday and a Volt pulled up in front of where I was parked with a friend who also flies an experimental gyroplane. A representative of the Van Nuys FSDO asked for our paperwork. My friend did not have his operating limitations with him. He called...
  7. Vance Breese

    Why did the wings fall off in flight?

    1954 Cessna 180 N3683C crashed near Ventura yesterday. One wing ended up on the beach a long way from the fuselage and the plane ended up with no wings. I don’t know where the other wing landed; it is not visible to me in the picture. Please help me understand what might cause both wings to...
  8. Vance Breese

    Redlands Airfest

    Weather permitting I will fly down from Santa Maria to Redlands for the ninth Hangar 24 Airfest Friday 5/19 and fly back Sunday. Even the convoluted way I fly it is only about 190 miles. http://hangar24airfest.com/index.htm It appears to be an interesting combination of air show and party. I...
  9. Vance Breese

    Night Vision Monocular help.

    I am not a night flying enthusiast because I can’t see wires if I need to make an emergency landing. I fly out of the Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) that is surrounded by fields with wires and fences. Most of the roads are bordered by wires. I am also blind in one eye. As a flight...
  10. Vance Breese

    Cable Air Show 2017 January 14-15.

    I am getting ready to fly The Predator in the 41st Annual Cable Air Show. The National Weather Service is showing a 49% chance of light rain for Thursday January 12 at Santa Maria. Practice day is Friday January 13 with a 26% chance of rain in Upland. I will be watching the weather closely as...
  11. Vance Breese

    Transceiver questions.

    I have flown a variety of experimental aircraft with wildly varying radio performance. A lot appears to me to do with the installation, wiring and the antenna. I see power outputs from 6 watts to 10 watts and I don’t know how much difference that makes. I would appreciate some pilot...
  12. Vance Breese

    Why I love helping people learn to fly.

    I love the unique challenges that each individual student presents. I love unlocking the blocks each student has. I love the breakthrough moments where the student gets something in their heart that has been eluding them despite understanding it intellectually. I find magic in going from a...
  13. Vance Breese

    Proper radio call.

    I am at the hold short line ready to go and call the tower. I say ready for departure. A client says ready for takeoff. The book Say Again reads ready for takeoff. Who is correct and why? Thank you for your help.
  14. Vance Breese

    Solo Requirements for Sport Pilot, Rotorcraft, Gyroplane?

    Sec. 61.313 — What aeronautical experience must I have to apply for a sport pilot certificate? Use the following table to determine the aeronautical experience you must have to apply for a sport pilot certificate: (d) Rotorcraft category and gyroplane class privileges: (1) 20 hours of flight...
  15. Vance Breese

    Progress on The Predator as a trainer!

    I added front suspension and a larger nose tire to make The Predator a more rugged trainer. It is still in testing; I will paint it when I know it works. I put an altimeter and airspeed indicator in the back seat to make The Predator a better trainer. I put a windshield in the back to make the...
  16. Vance Breese

    A freshly minted gyroplane private pilot!

    He came to me with no gyroplane flying experience and after 3.6 hours of dual and 6.4 hours of ground instruction over two days I felt he was ready to take the practical test for Private Pilot, Rotorcraft, Gyroplane. He is an ATP with over 18,000 hours and has a helicopter rating. He is a very...
  17. Vance Breese

    Appreciate pireps for Garmin 196 vs 296

    I recently purchased a Garmin 296 portable GPS to replace my Pilot III that failed and I find the color screen harder to read in direct sunlight than the Pilot III. I have adjusted the brightness and contrast and have not found a setting that helps in my open cockpit gyroplane. I am wondering...
  18. Vance Breese

    Fun at the Cable Air Fair!

    I had the privilege of flying our gyroplane (The Predator) in the Cable Air Show this last weekend. My wife took some nice pictures and I would like to share a few. It is amazing to me that Ed can even find me in the big sky with her camera. I am proud to be associated with such a wonderful...
  19. Vance Breese

    Best way to study logbook endorsements?

    I took my gyroplane instructor practical test 8/31 and after eleven and a half hours of oral (over two days) left out one of the endorsements (61.107) required to go from no experience to private pilot and was failed. I thought it was covered by (61.103). I am going by my notes so please...
  20. Vance Breese

    Regulations for a privately owned public use airport?

    Can a privately owned, shown on the sectional chart as open to the public airport restrict airport access to a particular N numbered aircraft? Where would I find the regulations about such things? Thank you for your help.
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