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  1. TangoEchoAlpha

    Can solar powered aircraft save GA?

    http://www.sunflyer.com/#!programs/mainPage Their website claims the aircraft produces only 55 dB of noise*. Suffice to say, I'm a big fan. And it's got solar panels too! I wouldn't mind a few more aircraft with solar cells on the wings. The idea of an airplane that can generate it's own power...
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    Durachart to close shop

    Here's what the March 2016 newsletter says. As of March 21st, DuraCharts will stop producing new charts due to low sales. We will continue to sell the existing charts that we have in inventory on our websites. If you have purchased a "Next Edition" chart, you will receive a refund to either...
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    Part 23 Reform Wishlist and Suggestions

    Suppose you could give suggestions directly to the policy makers. What would you suggest? Here's what I'd suggest. - Since the proposed new Part 23 classification of aircraft is performance and number of seats, the pilot license structure should also be changed. Namely, the licenses and...
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    Free "Getting Around on the Ground 3.0" Course - PCAviator

    http://www.pcaviator.com/store/download.php?id=e8f36d7c17ccd20aeb4325307deb2644 Here's a freebie I found online. !! SPECIAL OFFER !! 1. ENTER 0.00 IN THE PRICE FIELD TO GET THIS PRODUCT FOR FREE. 2. WHEN ADDED TO CART SELECT VIEW CART 3. (OPTIONALLY) TO THE LEFT OF THE RED CHECKOUT BUTTON...
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    Hearing Loss Maybe? Oh no!

    So yesterday, I a flight lesson and the instructor provided some Telex headsets which I think had ANR. They were comfy and all and I though the sound quality was good. Since I don't have any point of reference, I can't judge the ear seal or noise canceling but my glasses probably didn't help...
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    KISP Schools - Heritage Flight and Mid Island Air?

    KISP and KFRG Schools - Heritage, Mid Island Air, etc Does anyone have any experience with these folks? KISP: Mid Island is quite up front about their pricing. Heritage? Not at all. They require you to go to them and get a consultation. Not a fan of that. Anyone know how much they charge...
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    Taildragger Primary Training in LI, NY Area?

    Does anyone know and recommend any instructors in the Long Island, NY region who provide taildragger primary training? I'm interested in taildragger training from the get go since I want to develop the best possible stick-rudder skills from the start.
  8. TangoEchoAlpha

    Proper way to turn a Cessna 152?

    So my instructor said that to turn right, I would use right rudder then right aileron. (Or maybe, just maybe I may have misheard) Which is the proper technique? I read somewhere that using the rudder to initiate the turn can be dangerous especially at low speeds in the pattern because it can...
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