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The canopy should ALWAYS be released before releasing belts. This is common in the aerobatic world, and ensures that the pilot can physically release the canopy before bailing out. Aircraft loading may put the pilot in a state where they are unable to release the canopy if not strapped in (I.e...

Currently, AGI and IGI are two separate certificates. AGI grants BGI privileges, but not IGI.

No commercial certificate required for ground instructor certificate. You cannot flight instruct or provide loggable instruction in a simulator with a ground instructor certificate.

Yeah, not sure why you’re surprised by this….

Received a quote this morning for $2500-$3000 annually with no student solos. Generally this is acceptable, next step is finding a reasonable hangar rate in the Colorado area. With my full time job I won't be able to instruct very much, so the fixed costs are definitely the determining factor in...

Thank you all for your input and I appreciate you being so forthcoming with your experiences. I will be getting restationed in 2-3 years and with my next job assignment I will not be able to keep the airplane. Therefore, the financials of this depend on the ability to sell the airplane at that...

Thank you all. Agreed that expecting/asking for free things in not cool...this situation is a little different. The A&P is semi-retired and does maintenance part time to stay busy. I have been 'apprenticing' under him part time and unpaid. He's a one-man shop, and when he needs and extra set of...

Appreciate comments from you both. That is the goal, teaching stick and rudder. Trying to find out if it is economical. Regarding the AP/IA I apprentice under him as I'm working towards my AP license. A long ways to go, but I do the labor and he oversees, thus keeping maintenance down to cost of...

Hello all, Firstly, this is a conversation that needs to be had with my insurance. Before I do that, any personal guidance and experiences are appreciated. Situation: I have been debating purchasing a tailwheel airplane (champ, tcraft, luscombe, etc). I am a CFI. My goal is to provide...

A few relevant details: 1) There was an airplane next to me that had finished its run up just before airplane discussed pulled up. They were taxing to the runway as this airplane pulled up. 2) They definitely saw me as they approached in front of me perpendicular, then did a 270 degree turn...

Greetings all, Hoping to get your thoughts on something that occurred to me last week. We have a runup area next to the start of the runway at my non-towered airport. I was parked in the corner furthest away from the runway off to the side, engine stopped, troubleshooting a mechanical issue...

Looking to buy an Ellison Throttle Body, EFS-4 to be specific. Call/text me at 1-7O8-79O-1867 if available. Thanks

Doing all modifications here in the shop. Started with the '46 BC-12D. New spars on the way. Yes, it will be hangared. Thanks all for the advice!! Happy to talk about the project.

Correct. Wings are cut down to about a 27' span total. Wingtips squared off. Lycoming O-320 up front. Should be fun :)

Thank you all. Tom, I happen to have lots of Xylene and Acetone on hand. Would that be an appropriate substitute for cleaning the ribs? And just to I know I understand, after cleaning, you suggest not using a primer at all? Thank you very, everyone, for helping a beginner like me!

Thanks murphey. Any suggestions on a specific primer? Seems like something such as this would do the trick: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/zinc.php?clickkey=7680

Greetings POA, I am in the process of rebuilding my wings off of a '46 Taylorcraft BC-12D. Doing a variation of the swick and cole conversion. This is my first build, and I'm looking for advice regarding the wing ribs. They are in pretty good shape. In many similar builds that I've seen, the...

Thank you. Does your answer change if the tow pilot instructing me is not a CFI?

Good evening, I was approached about becoming a tow pilot by a glider club near me. I have my PPL and tailwheel endorsement. A little over 100 hours total, around 65 of which are PIC. Per the FARs, you need 100 hours PIC in order to receive the tow endorsement. My question is, while doing...

Swick/Cole Taylorcraft might be worth looking into. Building one right now. FULLY aerobatic (just look up Randy Henderson's routine) and with an O-320 should cruise at around 120-130 indicated, good room for two, and lots of room for baggage. There is one on barnstormers at the moment.