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We have an Arrow with a King KX 155 with glideslope connected to a KI 209. We'd like to install a Garmin 175 and connect it to the KI 209 and connect our KX155 to a KI 203 (already installed) which doesn't have glideslope. Our avionics guy says we have to install another new CDI because ILS is...

I'm a current instrument rated commercial pilot working towards my CFI. I bought a Challenger 2 experimental and found a CFI to get some training. During some landings at a nontowered airport, we either had a gust of wind or I did something wrong and about 20' off the ground, we quickly turned...

After hearing about the guy who busted the Bravo without a care I thought I should share what my DPE told me. I don't know the whole story but my DPE's ride the next day was for an instrument rated pilot who decided to fly to Canada... without telling anyone. The FAA yanked all his...

I'm sure it's been asked before but I couldn't find it. What are you guys using for passenger headsets? We have a couple DC's for pilot/copilot but I'd like to have something for those in back so they're not excluded from the conversation. I'm not looking for noise reductions and preferably on...

Ok these have been out for a little while. Has anyone gotten a cost to install a Garmin GPS175 in a small single piston (Arrow)? I found a place online that advertises an installed price of $5540 + $1200 for an indicator if needed. That seems like a very respectable price if it's correct. I'm...

I just got my IFR last fall and although I've been flying more, I haven't done many approaches. As I got to looking, my currency runs out this Sunday!!! I can't believe it's been 6 months since my check ride. The good news is my pilot dad says he has time this weekend to go shoot some...

I just came across a Garmin GPS 500 which I had never heard of before and think I can get for about $1500. According to Garmin's web site the "GPS 500 includes the popular features of the GNS 530 — minus the nav and comm." I don't know if it's been updated to WAAS or not or what that would cost...

I'm starting to work on my commercial maneuvers and wondered a couple things. How far apart are your pylons when doing 8's on pylons? I think mine are 1/2 mile. Pretty easy to tell here in Iowa where there's a field line every 1/2 mile. Also, how big of a radius should be used for steep...

I thought 2019 was going to finish strong after passing my commercial written with a 90% but since then, I had 2 weeks of BEAUTIFUL weather but couldn't fly because of work and the holidays. I got to fly one day to the inlaws but the bendix on the starter didn't want to engage to get me home so...

I just passed my commercial written (90%) by using the King Commercial Course. This is the first time I've ever used King and have to say I'd endorse it because I did pass the written without a problem. I did notice that several of the questions were different than I'd been practicing but with...

I'm working towards my commercial so last night I flew to a little Class D 65 miles away to finish getting my night landings. I have to say, it's been a long time since I did that many landings at once. It was good to get some pattern work in. It was obvious that I needed that. The first couple...

I flew to a meeting yesterday about 150 miles away from home. Nice VMC day but a little windy. Coming home to our non towered field I decided to fly the VOR 12 approach in VMC, no hood, just as practice and approach visualization. Decided to fly the arc so announced on the radio when I got to...

I'm not sure what to say about this. I guess you can't fix stupid. For anyone that doesn't know, this is illegal and if you didn't know that, you need to look it up before offering to do it. (FAR 91.146) And yes, I blocked out his name because there's no reason to get him in trouble. No, that's...

Decided to take a little trip last weekend to my dad's cabin in Canada so I decided to fly to International Falls, MN. Since I just got my IFR I though I should file just to keep comfortable in the system. While I was at it, I realized I've never been in Minneapolis air space. Long story short...

Wife and kids were considering a trip to Wisconsin Dells next year and I thought it might be a good trip to fly. I thought I would look up the local airport which is Baraboo (KDLL) and see if they had any fees. Boy was I surprised. Hope you don't have to pee when you land!

I was planning a short trip (KFOD - KCBF) today but I guess I'll drive. Weather sucks. I know, you guys fly in it every day but as a low time IFR pilot, I wouldn't feel safe and I'm not pressing my luck.

...from my first IFR training flight to passing my check ride yesterday! Almost a year to the day. The good... Check ride was no problem, I easily completed the oral. No I didn't know everything and forgot a couple items just because of the stress but knew where to look them up. My DPE was...

My dad and I currently own an Arrow that we fly regularly. Occasionally, I'd like to have access to a larger plane (6 person) for trips but I'm having trouble finding one to rent locally. (KFOD) I have a friend in a club that has a Cherokee 6 that would work perfect for me. Just out of...

I just read an article on General Aviation News about Bendix/King offering upgrade to glass in Cessnas. Here's the link. One of the comments says "No thx. Experts are finding out that glass panels in small G.A. planes is so easily hacked and taken control over by outsiders or even a 12 yr old...

Last night I came home to a non-towered field from the north. Winds favored runway 30. I made my first call 10 miles out stating that I was going to enter a left downwind for 30. I then had 2 more aircraft call in saying they were 10 and 18 miles north of the field and they were going to enter a...