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Rotax - powered Cessna 150 https://rotax-cessna.com/ Rotax-powered Diamond DA20 https://www.mt-propeller.com/pdf/stcflyer/FL088US.pdf Has been discussed for the Liberty XK2 as well The Rotax 916iS might be a good retrofit for the PA28-161, but the financial numbers will probably not work out...

You can, but it is not a good idea unless you know exactly why your battery is dead like the forgotten master switch or a loose connection. Your dead battery might be the result of a tired generator/alternator not producing enough output for all consumers.

Indeed, the rear door has been an issue in the past and already subject of an AD https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-12-07/pdf/2010-30199.pdf

Not sure if this path I would recommend. First, if 5k in unscheduled maintenance / repair costs would be an issue for you and your fellow LLC members - don‘t do it. The first year of ownership is usually expensive. A pre-buy is not an insurance policy, especially if was limited for cost...

ATPL conversion is usually more than just a check-ride. ATP is the place to go

I suggest to follow ATP guidelines and to annotate a flight with several stops as illustrated on p.8 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atp-program-docs/supplements/logbook-endorsement-supplement.pdf Anything else could end up in jeopardy

The DPE might be correct depending how this flight was entered into the log book. Some flight schools have extensive written instructions how to log those crucial flights properly to avoid that kind of discussion.

Well, I have seen similar questions from real people in real life and wondered how they could survive. In our days it seems way more convinient to toss a bunch of questions into some sort of forum instead of doing the own research first. Where this bare minimum approach can end up is clearly...

Those engines can handle a lot of abuse. So my best guess is at the end the failure was ultimately caused by the water contamination. I am pretty sure the report will include some language about the textbook-like hazardous attitude of the pilot

If you are on a tight budget, buying is a serious risk and I would not recommend this path. When owning an aircraft, you must be able to write a big check for unexpected maintenance literally anytime. You can pay for the most sophisticated pre-buy inspection and you are not immune against big...

And also from he NTSB preliminary report: „The rubber gasket on the right-wing fuel cap was not installed.“

@ImABird Here is my innermost secret for all CPL candidates (and all other aviators as well): get yourself a copy of Richie Lengel, Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot and then try to find the correct answer yourself. Those who think roughly 60 USD for the hard copy - little less...

Not sure what you mean by „disallowed for testing“. The IFD550 features an internal attitude reference sensor, but it is not a replacement for any flight instrument. All the information regarding the IFD series is available from Avidyne‘s web site. Nothing wrong putting premium avionics into...

The whole S-TEC thing does not make a lot of sense. A the end of the day you have a dated system. On the other hand, you Cardinal drivers are blessed with state-of-the-art choices with a reasonable price tag like GFC500, Aerocruz 100 and Trio. Which one to pick? Well, that depends on your future...

Formal notification is possible. It could be an inivitation to schedule a 49 U.S.C. 44709(a) aka 709 reexamination within 15 days if the FAA believes the incident or accident was triggered by indadequate training or testing.

In short: run (and take your money with you). This is a potential death trap. A little longer: The most prominent red flag is: "Right seat (occupied by CFI) unlocked and slid all the way backward*" That is one of the primary reasons for loss of control accidents during take-off caused by wear...

In my opinion this business model is flawed because it bases at least in part on the assumption that time builders towards ATPL would rent these aircrafts @ 160 USD/h. Those customers are usually shopping for the cheapest rate. As long as there are C150/152 @ 100 or 110 USD/h available, this...

A fancy title like Director of Maintenance does not give this A&P/IA any addtional authority over your plane. He is not doing an annual inspection, so he has only to sign off the work this company performed...

A boroscope a few years ago tells you nothing today. So re-do it and include the cam as well. Last o/h of the carb, last rebuilt of the mags and condition of the risers are those items I would look for after 40 years in service.

This law is about consumer electronics and appliances. A jet engine is not within these categories.