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We've been making yearly trips out to the NC Outer Banks for about as long as I can remember as a kid. Even before I started flying myself, I thought flying into (or even flying from) the OBX airports (W95, HSE, MQI, FFA) would be the coolest and most beautiful thing ever. I've also never seen...

I've recently started flying again with a CFII to tie up loose ends on my IR ticket. My new CFII is an industry veteran with many, many hours of 121 time behind him and a few industry administrative jobs as well. Previous CFIs have always been younger and building hours for their own ATPs. New...

All, I'm at a weird juncture in life where I am content with where I am (job, housing, etc) and do not wish to change anything about it. I work a 9-5 desk job for a major aviation firm. I love it and would like to make a long career out of it. But I feel like I can do more. I grew up in a...

Anyone know what's implied by "approved weather reporting service" as published on some instrument approach procedures? As an example, the RNAV 02 at IYK.(https://www.faa.gov/aero_docs/dtpp/1911/05417R2.PDF#nameddest=(IYK)) Other examples are NACO charts for some US Pacific territories. I've...

In the market for a good pair of Rx flying shades. I had a cheap pair from Walmart (no Rx) for a while, but I've got a lot of my yearly vision insurance benefit left, so I'm ready to splurge on something good and something that'll last. My Rx is out of bounds for Ray-Ban in every style of...

What are your all's thoughts on iPad choices for flying? I have a 1st-gen 32GB Air that's got almost no life left in it (used it every day for 4 years of school plus two years of flying concurrently) that I need to replace. I'm still eligible for Apple's student discount program (all you need...

Hey all - I've put off taking the IFR written for way longer than I should have, and I finally treated myself to Sheppard Air. My scores are getting in the low 90s, so I'm going to schedule myself a time to take the test as extra motivation. One thing I've noticed is folks recommending taking...

Hey all - I’m a collector of all things airline, and I’m seeking help acquiring things like galley carts, etc. Not looking for a refurb, just a rough-shape example or two for the house. I remember years ago the show Mythbusters featured a couple places that sell memorabilia from mothballed...

So I had a wild thought about owning a plane the other day, and maybe it's not as poor of a choice as I think it is. I'm young, single, living at home, working full time. I'm lucky enough to be able to continue living at home indefinitely. I'm a 250 hour PPL, about to wrap up IFR and then hit...

Okay, question for the group. Columbus, GA (KCSG) has a VOR-A (Circling Only) approach https://www.faa.gov/aero_docs/dtpp/1904/00636VA.PDF#nameddest=(CSG) which uses the CSG VORTAC as its FaF. That VORTAC is NOTAMed OTS, and has been for what looks like a long while. The approach itself is...

Hey all - Longtime lurker, first-time poster. I'm an IFR student. I fly PA28 and various Cessna singles (172, 177RG, 182, 206, 210). I've got just shy of 250 hours, looking to finally finish my IFR. So - the question - is there any reason not to use Jeppesen pubs (approach plates, enroutes...