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I bought a used headset from an A&P that I know, a set of david clarks. I put in fresh AA batteries and the next day had a plan to fly out. WHen I was in the cockpit I wondered why I couldn't turn the device on. Opened the battery compartment to find this (see attached). Did I pay $200 to throw...

I'm thinking of a nice route to consider when taking friends on a wine country tour. Anyone have a route and suggested altitudes they're willing to share for me to start with? I'd like to include the napa, sonoma, russian river/mendocino-esque region. kthx

My plane is a 1974. When I was showing the certificate to my CFI for checkout flights I realized that it had an appearance that it was printed on the original Declaration of Independence or a dead sea scroll, torn off, then laminated. I called my local FSDO to ask what I need to do for a new...

Well folks, it finally happened. I got my first two hours in Ms Thang with instructor on Saturday. Got tons to absorb, get the flows in my head. I need everything in my head solidly and we're flying again tomorrow. On my walk around I realized my beautiful fabric has now been tarnished by...

Alton Brown was on Hot Ones some time ago and nearly convinced me that he wasn't phased by the hottest wings. Anyway, during the interview Sean asked him about his flying hobby and what sort of show he'd like to do and Alton mentioned wanting a show specifically where he flies to locations and...

With the purchase of Ms. Thang came inheritence of a variety of aviation related gear. One of which is a pile of old headsets that were discarded for one defect or another. The best of this example is a Flightcom Blackhawk Model 5DX. I flew one day with my A&P who wore it and the only defect I...

Hey folks, My spouse and I were discussing a trip to Los Angeles in June and it prompted me to look into a cheap method. Method 1: Southwest airlines booked 6 weeks early, airbnb Method 2: Fly Ms. Thang and find an airfield that has crew quarters and low ramp fees. We are likely going for...

I've wanted a Bellanca Super Viking since I discovered flying as a serious option in my life. It's been 8 months of shopping and now I have one. Lucky me, it is based in my town. I lined up a CFI who can check me out in it and train me for my high performance and complex ratings. Yeah baby...

Well I'm proud of myself. He had little to say throughout the trip. On the way back we did a diversion to another airport to get that part of training done. I was rather proud of myself in identifying the area, descending... He gave me nothing to work with so I flew over the midfield, saw the...

Well it happened at last with my first cross country. It was a bit over two hours round trip. I was cautiously optimistic that I'd have calm winds at 5500 as the winds aloft predicted. It did, boy it was smooth as silk as we moved along. On the return leg we did some simulated instrument and...

Thursday was tough. The plan was to go to our local towered to do pattern work. it was a challenging day with gusts and heavy thermal action. I consistently skipped my checklist in every phase but one. i never corrected my compass to match the magnetic so i was off a considerable degree. I...

Hey guys. Looking for clarification and/or validation in reading of §91.213. An MEL is required for missing equipment. The MEL can't list equipment covered in §91.205 or an AD and still be considered airworthy. For vfr-day use, to be airworthy the aircraft must fulfill §91.205. If the...

I have two friends who have a major interest in learning to fly. Our local schools are nickel&dime happy (I know this by experience) and my CFI is booked and I'm going immediately into instrument training once I get my PPL. All his friend CFI's are booked. I would like to refer my friends to a...

Hey guys I have been lurking here more than anything, for life has turned super busy. Well today's the day. After many delays and recommittments, I've finally approached the day where I show my CFI that I can solo. We'll be doing some pattern work and a failed engine drill. If I can perform my...

My cfi just got home after two months of atp training for skywest. At last we can schedule consistent lessons and ground instruction. I hired him JUST when he was going to get the airline job so i managed 3 lessons before a spotty two months. Anyway.. hes stoked too now that he is an airline...

Picked up a new CFI recently (met him by chance at a brewery) and we went on a night flight yesterday. It was a new plane for me so it was treated as a discovery flight so I could get used to the cockpit and the plane's handling. I have to say, without doubt, last night was the most fun I've...

Can anyone on here describe an experience where they flew their airplane to Cabo San Lucas on vacation? How did the airport deal with an international GA customer? How were the fees, services? Offerings for hangars available? A friend asked if I ever plan on going there after I get some hours...

That's right folks, I made my cfi proud today with 4 out of 5 nice landings. One wasn't horrible but i dropped full flaps too high and was at 55kts on touchdown. Anyway my confidence level is higher now. It was so satisfying setting down so smoothly and so consistently. Sent from my cheap...

I'm learning how to use the flight computer as we speak. It's the ASA issued one. Anyway, the instruction book has examples and I'm going through them pretty easily. The thing isn't as complicated as I thought it was going to be, despite the poor writing in the manual. I am having an issue...

Hey folks, I bought this and would like input for those who may point me to a document. For the 1970s, I'm looking for presales options cessna had for the interior of the planes. When I build the model, I want to paint the interior to reflect what they originally appeared as. The instructions...