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  1. ChopAndDrop

    Basic Med if you don't have a doctor

    that list is not reliable. I called all the Nearby doctors on that list , and they said “we do FAA medical… do you want a First class or 3rd class ? …. whats that?……. what is Basic Med???… we are on that list becuase we do Pilot medicals. now do you want a 3rd class or a 1st class ? ” serious...
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    Osh PIREP

    The whole family wants to go this year, with all 4 of us onboard it’s hard to get the camping gear also and stay below W&B.… does anyone have any experience with the shipping options? There appears to be a temporary UPS or FedEx point for Oshkosh, any pilots had equipment shipped to...
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    Pre buy inspection beechcraft sundowner houston, tx area

    Yes, like he said, subscribe to Beech Awro club and ask on there. Some members might know the history. They can refer you to mechanics. And the “Mousehunt document” that shows what trouble-points to watch-for. The landing gear doughnuts, and “black duct” are the top two things on that list.
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    Glider Pilot vs. Private Pilot Skills

    I Gather you didn’t know this, but … you’ve accidentally hit on one of the “hot button issues” for the pilot commmunity.. kinda like going to a boating forum and debating Power boats vs Sailboats. or getting on Arfcom/M4carbine forums and debating direct-impingement vs piston-drive gas systems...
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    Glider Pilot vs. Private Pilot Skills

    SEL-IR and Glider pilot/owner here… I started in Glider instruction for a few hours, and then switched to Airplane to get my PPL. i agree you learn much more “stick and rudder” skills with Glider, but the FAA just doesn’t provide a good path for PPL-G to PLL-SEL incremental training/...
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    Garmin 400 Non Waas--What GPS Approaches Can I Fly?

    I wonder if this has gotten a lot worse for non-WAAS owners since many approaches say “GPS Required” to determine distances for the approach. Eg the DME’s are inop and they expect you to use your RNAV system to identify fixes/crossings with distance. That cuts-out a lot of possible ILS/LOC...
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    MSFS2020 Disappointment thread

    I have both MSFS and X-plane, and I also have Condor 2 which is the definitive Glider/Sailplane sim. Here’s what MSFS Is great for: practicing visual flying and pilotage with reference to the ground, and realistic terrain/imagery for new/unfamiliar airports. Compared to X-plane the ability to...
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    New hydrogen engine

    The best way to harness the energy of Hydrogen is to put it on a String of Carbon Atoms: That makes it into a high-energy-density stable liquid at room temp. Easy to store and pump-around into injectors into the engine cylinders.
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    PreSolo student goes crazy

    In many other countries, they won’t let you leave if you have unpaid debts/judgements against you. (Obviously this can’t be enforced every possible way to leave , but for example can’t get cleared thru international terminal for commercial flight home). The USA is not one of those countries.
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    Richard McSpadden Crash

    Probably Won’t make a difference on most Constant Speed props… the engine is either generating enough power to pull your forwards, or… it’s not generating enough power (oil pressure + RPM) to make the prop Governor respond, it’s below its operating range so will be stuck at minimum (fine) pitch...
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    Richard McSpadden Crash

    It’s called a “Rope Break” and it only works on gliders because your Angle of Climb (on tow) is MUCH higher than your Angle of Glide, so at approx 500ft AGL a Glider you have enough excess altitude it can make the 270+90 turns and still glide back. As mentioned earlier in this thread (or...
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    Night Flight, Apple Campus. San Jose Int'l airport KSJC Class C Airspace Transition with ATC

    This video is great, got clean video and audio (no silly music). its hard to get clear videos at night without blurring, you did good. Appreciate it.
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    Hit my first (and hopefully last) bird

    Gliders won’t appear on ADS-B because they don’t (rarely) have Transponders. Primary radar doesn’t see them, or otherwise filters-out because of their movement patterns (circling). As many flaws as there are in “see and avoid” , when I started flying Gliders I realize just how little...
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    Aera 660

    I’ll add to everything already stated: I fly in Florida a lot, and it gets so bright or hot that my iPad will shut-down (even with my newer iPad Pro) or be unable to read the screen with sunlight. We have an Aera 660 in a dock linked to a GDL-50 so I get weather, traffic, and...
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    Best canopy cover brands for PA28?

    I don’t have the exact same plane, but do have a Bruce’s travel cover and I love it. Great for those days/nights when you are away from the Hangar.
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    KTOA - Sling stall crash at Zamperini Field, CA

    Yeah, unless you already climb at Vx and are otherwise turning to stay close to the airport (eg on Downwind) when it happens, you make a good point your climb angle is shallower than your glide angle so it’s impossible to go back. old-timers glider trick that I wish everyone would know: Hold...
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    Chicago to Santa Monica - routing

    I recently took-off from Roswell (KROW). Morning time, but we were close to max-gross for takeoff weight. Density Altitude about 5,500ft. Controller gave us the 10,000ft runway, I asked for the 13,000 foot runway instead. (Engine is 200hp naturally aspirated) We started our takeoff roll...
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    Chicago to Santa Monica - routing

    @ArrowFlyer86 I noticed you have PSP on your route. Don’t know if you plan on stop at that airport but here’s my story: I used PSP (Palm Springs) as a fuel stop on my trip, not knowing what I was getting into. Hey, the chart says it’s a civilian airport, and there’s AvGas there, so why not ...
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    Chicago to Santa Monica - routing

    Speaking of following interstates, it’s interesting that Victor 16 airway is basically following Interstate 10 when west of El Paso/Tucson. For the Interstate 80 route, check out Victor 6 airway.
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    Big beautiful airplane vid

    Interesting video, real like the demo they did of shutting down 3 engines and showing the airplane can still cruise with only one engine. It seems like, in these early days of aviation, there’s alot of campaigning here to assure the public that this will become a safe and reliable method of...
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