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  1. Archer Jack

    Filing a NASA report

    I have often seen a recommendation to file a NASA or ASRS report when there has been a rule violation, incident, etc. This can supposedly help to mitigate the severity of a possible FAA response. My question is how can the NASA report impact FAA responses since the NASA report is supposed to...
  2. Archer Jack

    Aviation Showcase 2022

    I was just wondering if anyone has attended an aopa aviation showcase and, if so, was it worthwhile. There is one in Ft. Worth November 17-18 and I was thinking about going. Thanks.
  3. Archer Jack

    Airline flight cancellations

    My older brother, who is a bit of a conspiracy theory nutcase, told me the reason for all the recent flight cancellations is not a pilot shortage but rather because the FAA fired more than 4000 controllers for not getting covid vaccinations. He quoted some mysterious news source which I have...
  4. Archer Jack

    Carlsbad Caverns trip

    Wife never has seen Carlsbad Caverns so was thinking about a trip over that way. Looking for any recommendations on car rental etc. Thanks.
  5. Archer Jack

    Carlsbad Caverns trip

    Wife never has seen Carlsbad Caverns so was thinking about a trip over that way. Looking for any recommendations on car rental etc. Thanks.
  6. Archer Jack

    Altitude call outs on approach

    I see videos where the altitude on approach is announced in varying increments as the plane descends to ground level. I have dual Garmin g5's and gfc500 autopilot in my Archer and can't find anything on this. How does one go about setting that up? :dunno:
  7. Archer Jack

    PA-32 now using jet fuel

    Saw on the news last night where a PA-32 Cherokee 6 crash landed on I-5 near Del Mar, CA. Apparently there were no serious injuries other than a few scratches from broken glass in a car. One of the car owners reported their clothes were ruined in the back of the car from "jet fuel" spilled on...
  8. Archer Jack

    Medical permit after heart procedure

    My sister in law told me this morning of a friend of her's whose brother was able to regain his medical after having a heart transplant. I was surprised to hear this since all I have ever heard about FAA medical and heart problems is they are two mutually exclusive things. I thought it was...
  9. Archer Jack

    Century Autopilots

    I'm having trouble with the old Century IIIB autopilot in my Archer. I have tried to contact the Century office in Mineral Wells several times with no luck. Messages can't be left because mailboxes are always full. They instruct you to send an email which I did but got back no response. I...
  10. Archer Jack

    Garmin 430 updated trainer?

    Wasn't sure where to post this but I'm curious if anyone knows about a Garmin 430 trainer for at- home use other than the one that's been out for years. I have that one loaded on my computer and it's kind of a pain to use (slow, small screen size, etc.) If there is a better trainer available I...
  11. Archer Jack

    Adjustment knob on directional gyro not working

    I just started having a problem with the adjustment knob on my dg not engaging when I push it in to rotate the compass card. Sometimes, but not always, it will engage after I get airborne where the card can turn freely on its own. I recently had a new vacuum pump installed but not sure if that...
  12. Archer Jack

    Long distance radio com

    So I'm with the wife flying from Grand Prairie over to Sulphur Springs, TX for a quick $100 burger this morning and as I'm listening to the ctaf coming in for landing at KSLR I hear a transmission going out to North Little Rock traffic. I thought I had misheard but, sure enough, here comes...
  13. Archer Jack

    Siruisxm radio

    Can anyone recommend an inexpensive way to receive siriusxm radio in an airplane. I know a subscription is required. I do not require the aviation weather service, only music channels. I could use a separate piece of equipment that sits on the glare shield but it would need a way to connect...
  14. Archer Jack

    Foreflight problem

    Occasionally when I am at home using foreflight it will suddenly shut down. My ipad is 100% charged and not overheated. When this happens I just have to restart the app and it works fine. This is not a huge problem but it is a little annoying. Has anyone else run into this and if so were you...
  15. Archer Jack

    Piper Archer engine vibration

    I was returning home to Grand Prairie, TX a couple of days ago from Sugarland and had a serious engine vibration as I reduced power descending down to pattern altitude. Performance seemed a little sluggish during the flight but nothing terrible. The problem only happened when the throttle was...
  16. Archer Jack

    BasicMed for Mexico

    Just heard on the AOPA video that Mexico can be accessed by BasicMed pilots starting Dec. 10. I hope that eventually works in Canada as well. Let's keep our fingers crossed!:)
  17. Archer Jack

    Piper window weatherstripping

    I noticed the gray rubber seal around the door window coming off of my Archer. Has anyone else run into this problem? Any ideas on how to get new stripping and install it? Thanks.
  18. Archer Jack

    Piper window weatherstripping

    I noticed the gray rubber seal around the door window coming off of my Archer. Has anyone else run into this problem? Any ideas on how to get new stripping and install it? Thanks.
  19. Archer Jack

    Flying to Branson

    I've never been to Branson, MO but heard it's fun. Anyone flown to the area? Looks like there are 2 airports there. Thoughts?
  20. Archer Jack

    Flying to Branson

    I've never been to Branson, MO but heard it's fun. Anyone flown to the area? Looks like there are 2 airports there. Thoughts?
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