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Hey gang, I have been toying around with the relatively new “per leg” altitude planning feature in Foreflight’s profile view. Essentially you can enter crossing altitudes at waypoints along your route and FF plans the vertical course accordingly. Of course, this would appear to be helpful for...

Hey Gang, I recently have had the need to establish a partnership with an AME org other than the typical one I use near home, due to a significant diagnosis/event I am going thru (colon cancer). I wanted to see if anyone here had experience with “Pilot Medical Solutions Inc” out of Oklahoma...

Unbelievable that no one was seriously injured…

Hey gang - Since most of us likely use some form of noise-canceling headsets for flying, I wanted to pulse the group on what the favorite noise-canceling, non-aviation headphones are for everyone? I.e. non-aviation, no voice, just listening to music type. I am going to make an investment in a...

Hey gang - I recently had a controller jump on me for turning too early on an IFR takeoff, and I’m trying to research the right answer. Clearance was, “ On departure, turn heading 330, radar vectors to XYZ.” WX was clear VMC. After reaching a stabilized climb and and when I felt safe, I...

Hey folks - I'm looking for some experienced opinions on aircraft choice for a trip out west. 1975 Cessna 177 RG, OR, a 1975 Cessna 182P. Rough itinerary will be FTW-PHX-SMO-SLC-FTW. Highest planned cruise altitude will be 12,000. The POH for both aircraft would suggest very similar...

Hey team - I have recently conducted a few flight reviews (formerly BFRs) with very, very experienced pilots. Although we cover what is required by regulation during the ground portion, I find that it is not extremely productive for the client pilot. So I'd like to start incorporating some...

Hey folks - my partner and I are about to send our Lycoming io360 engine off to Penn Yan for an overhaul later this month. My partner brought to my attention state shipping/receiving taxes on engine sales... i am looking for some guidance on this from anyone who has experience. We are...

I posted this question on another forum but interested in other opinions as well... I wanted to get opinions on the commercial-multi slow flight speed required to perform the slow flight maneuver. Our school's Baron B55 manuevers checklist states that slow flight should be accomplished at...

Hey folks - I wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are on private pilot oral preparedness and weakness areas. Either as a CFI, examiner, or student - what do you feel the biggest gaps are or "weakness areas" are when it comes to student readiness for the oral exam? Multiple topics if needed...

What's everyone's experience with brake disc hardware/manufacturers? I have to replace discs on a PA28R-200 at next 100HR. Cleveland is the most expensive. Rapco and APS are cheaper but still getting descent reviews. Wanted to see if anyone here had experience to comment on the best path to...

Hey gang - what's everyone's input on whether to tackle CFI/CFII training and certification at a part 61 vs. 141 flight school? I'm aware of the differences between the two, and I'm looking for a recommendation on which route to go. All of my ratings up to this point were learned and obtained...

Hey folks - After updating to the latest foreflight version (I think 9.3 if I remember), I'm noticing the route advisor is returning some crazy routes for any given flight... unlike prior versions of foreflight. For example, some "ATC-cleared" routes are 100-300 of nm outside of any normal...

Hey folks - I'm posting to see if anyone has had to shop for replacement hardware for their Lopresti Aviation speed mods (they make aerodynamic kits for various airfames, among other stuff). Specifically, I need to replace the handle assembly/shaft for my PA28R cowl flaps. Over time, the...

Hey folks - I'm hoping someone can clarify for me, or help me understand the generally accepted requirements for instrument ground instructor privileges. I've got my FOI, AGI, FIA, FII knowledge tests completed. According to part 61.213, the instrument ground instructor must pass a knowledge...

Hey folks - Do any of you CFIs have experience with the Backseat Pilot pre-authored lesson plans? (www.thebackseatpilot.com). If so, thoughts/opinions/reviews? I am starting CFI training soon...I am likely going to use a pre-made syllabus or lesson plans, and modify as I go to fit my needs...

Hey folks, so my goal this year is obtain my CFI and CFII. Initially I wasn't going to tackle multi-engine this year, but the opportunity has presented itself. I started few months back, and have the writtens finished thus far. I now have a question regarding the various 'regulatory' paths to...

So I'm looking at an aircraft that spent its early years in South America (Venezuela I believe). From 1980-1994, all aircraft maintenance is recorded in one single log book (engine, prop, and airframe). In fact, the more interesting item is, every flight is recorded in this log as well...

Hey all - I'll be ferrying a newly acquired aircraft (Arrow II) back to Texas next weekend... the ultimate utilization for this aircraft will be a flying club, who carries their own insurance. I will need to get insurance coverage for the ferry flight, obviously. I have received quotes from...

Hey folks - in shopping for an aircraft I've noticed that, while most owners have all aircraft/engine/prop logs, some of the older aircraft have early years missing. Now, my intuitive take on this is that for a 1970's manufactured airplane, having the last 37 years of logs is 99.9% good, even...