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    New houses next to airports class action suit

    In addition, the class action lawsuit also states that larger aircraft such as the 4 seat Cessna 172 have been operating at odd, late night hours. Residents stated that the overpowered aircraft caused their houses to shake and animals to flee due to their formidable power plants...
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    Gotta start using Jeppesen what a nightmare

    So I have a couple interviews scheduled and need to start getting familiar with Jeppesen and I cant even figure out how to buy the online charts. what a crap website you have to sign up accept cookies etc just to view their products. No wonder I have avoided them for so long. Is this what I...
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    Washougal Wa. Motocross First IFR to KTTD Portland troutdale

    I just got my IFR done last Sunday and planning on filing my first solo IFR flight to KTTD and catching the Washougal motocross race this Saturday. Anybody familiar with KTTD? Is there a coutesy car etc. ? Or any other airports or sites near washougal I should check out.
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    3rd class med with night restriction for colorblindness

    Took my Brother in Law flying and he is hooked. He went and got his medical and was diagnosed with color blindness. AME gave him 3rd class medical with a night restriction. So can he still get his PPL with a night restriction since all the night requirements are dual instruction? Or does he have...
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    Garmin Gdl 82 ADSB OuT now certified

    https://generalaviationnews.com/2017/12/21/garmins-affordable-ads-b-out-solution-now-certified/?utm_source=The+Pulse+Subscribers&utm_campaign=62b0a06708-TPOA_20171222&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_62525a9780-62b0a06708-105717 $1795.00 not to bad. It comes with a WAAS GPS antenna. My plane has a...
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    We parked by this beast on the ramp today

    Flew the Silver Bullet to KBYI to drop off my son with Grandma and this sucker was in our spot. Pilot said it fills the 2k gallon tank in under 2 minutes.
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    For Sale 1956 Cessna 172 Time Machine

    18th Cessna 172 to come off the assembly line. Gorgeous inside and out. Only 2500TT airframe. It should be in a museum or only flown to Airshows. New interior, Garmin 250xl Navcom, transponder, 4 place intercom w/dual push to talk. In annual all cylinders 70 and above, holds 35 psi oil pressure...
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    On hold registration questions

    http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=5018A I'm looking at purchasing this plane but the registration shows it is on hold. Is this a major problem? Or do I simply send in the registration docs\ bill of sale then it will be tranferred to me?
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    Looking for a 1956 Cessna 172 POH by Sunday

    I have googled it looking for a downloadable version and haven't found one. Anybody have any ideas?
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    Adsb only in Bravo airspace?

    So I was looking at a nice 172 for sale and the guy is a self proclaimed expert on everything type. So we start talking ADSB and he said he just went to a training and was taught that the FAA is only going to enforce ADSB in Class B airspace. I disagreed and said I hadn't heard that and was...
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    Trim all the way up for best glide

    I heard somebody say you can trim all the way up and a plane will fly at best glide. So I went out and tried it in a 172 and it worked. Engine at idle and it glided right along at about 70knots. Neat trick to use for a engine out situation so you can concentrate on emergency checklist. Next...
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    Medical over 90 days in review?

    My medical has been in review for over 90 days and I am beyond being frustrated. Any ideas on how to get a answer out of the FAA other than me calling, my AME calling and emailing, and my doctor calling? I see those advertisments about companies that help with your medical and they said they...
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    Is This Good deal on a 182?

    57 C182 620SMOH FRESH ANNUAL • $30,000 957 182 with 5180TT 620smoh, 620spoh, compressions 70,69,76,74,77,74. Annualled in August. Good Flying Airplane, Pretty much original without any mods. Has older Nav/Comms. Newer windshield, tires, etc. Just a Good Basic Flying 182.
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    Ground School weather and Airspace??

    So I think I can pass my ground school exam as I have been getting high 80's on the practice quizzes but I would like to get better. I miss mainly airspace questions and the surface to 700 ft and 1200ft in the different classes just doesnt seem to stick. The weather questions on the ADDS Metar...
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    42 year old rookie "RIGHT RUDDER!! RIGHT RUDDER!!"

    Well I have finally started my journey to try and get my PPL. I have always wanted to fly ever since a cropduster pilot took me flying a couple of times one summer when I was 8 years old. Now 34 years later the time, money, and family commitments have finally converged into the perfect storm to...
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    Good plane to complete PPL training plus maybe more?

    https://boise.craigslist.org/rvs/5725355355.html 1966 Cessna 150F N345AM TTAF~6640, TSMOH~990, Continental 0-200-A SN 62363-5A Last compressions #1-76 #2-74 #3-74 #4-76. McCauley propeller, King KX170B Nav/Com, Narco AT150 Transponder, Sigtronix SPA400 intercom, auto gas STC, shoulder...
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    Why doesn't the FAA want GA to become more mainstream?

    Hello, Just started my journey on becoming a Private Pilot and have been researching training options, planes, maintenance, costs, etc. As a rookie my first impression is the FAA wants to make it as difficult as possible to become a pilot and own a airplane. What is the reasoning behind not...
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