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    Garmin G5 Calibration Pitch Shows Nose High Level Flight

    FYI I have done my research but want to get feedback from people who have zeroed out pitch attitude in flight. This is a club plane. It is in hanger for annual, which I am teaching Instrument students. I asked our club maintenance, A&P / AI to adjust it so it reads level in cruise not 3 degrees...
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    Is a LPV (WAS) GPS Appch OK For Check Rides As Precision Appch in Lieu of ILS

    So I have a IFR training aircraft with GNS420W, dual G5's. It has VOR/LOC but not GS receiver. GS may be a common option, but it was not purchased due to being big bucks.. Not my plane so no whining please. Ha ha. Talked to GARMIN and they said LPV is accepted as a precision approach, by some...
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    Garmin GNS430W Experts Instrument Approach DME Arc to LOC

    I am a CFI INST and have an Instrument student. Been CFI-I-ME for 33 years but have not instructed much last 20 years. In that time GNS430W came out 18 yrs ago. So I am learning as well. Airliners don't have Garmin. I am pretty proficient with the 430W, with RNAV approaches. However something...
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    Cessna Cardinal C177B Pilots and Owners - Training and Flt Characteristics.

    I am teaching a PVT student in C177B 180HP and CS Prop. First flight went well. As CFI I have zero time in C177B. The student has time with other instructors and C172. He decided to biy this plane and I am finishing his PVT. Needs 10 hours of solo... dual and solo cross country, flight test...
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    CFI Question Student with Rotary Wing Time Transitioning to Fixed Wing Pvt

    Question: How much of a student pilots time in rotary wing transfer to fixed wing (PVT). A prospective student who contacted me, former Navy (non flying), has about 40 hours icivilian helicopter training years ago, some solo time. He wants to get his fixed wing rating after a long hiatus...
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    IFR in C152 Approach Speeds

    I just joined a flight club as a flight instructor (CFI-II-ME) that has an IFR certified WAAS GPS, dual G5's, Cessna 152. Since 85 kts if max flap speed I suppose we could fly approach at 75 kts and half flaps. I like to keep some power on during approach. About me... I am a 10,000 hr ATP. I...
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