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It is my understanding that an airport which has been assessed by the FAA for an instrument approach will also be checked for an ODP/diverse-departure. The Obstacle Clearance Surface (OCS) or 40:1 ratio applies if no ODP or SID are assigned, yet there is an IAP assigned. Based on that I am...

Is there a legal (regs) distance from the FAF that ATC are supposed to have you established on an approach? I've read about 'the gate' but am not sure where it actually resides. Any information would be gratefully received. I've had a few instances recently where ATC have vectored me...

Looking for advise on flying an approach. My IFR navigator (IDF540) has the ability to fly NDBs. It has the MAP as a GPS fix. Do you legally need to time it or can you use the fix to know when to go missed.

I have a free subscription to Jepp charts in foreflight. I'm not a fan of the chart and would like to remove them from my iPad but when I do they always come back when I pack. Is there a way to remove them completely? And yes, I won't be renewing that subscription this year! TIA.

In addition to following the POH is there anything else one can do in order to ensure you take a good engine to the sky? For example, when I do a mag check I look on my engine analyzer to ensure I get a rise in all EGTs when I run on one mag. I also will not taxi the aircraft until I have...

I have an airplane that is not airworthy at the moment and I am slowly working on having some major upgrades done on it. In the meantime I would like to keep the engine 'turning over' and would like any advice in the best way to do this without causing any damage. I assume that so long as...

I'm new to the whole airplane ownership club and so I have a simple question: Generally speaking where do mechanics prefer to do annuals? In your hanger or theirs? I assume they prefer it being at their hanger due to tools and parts, etc? TIA!

Hello, Am I allowed to receive services for flight instruction? For example, I have a guy who would like to learn to fly and he says that as payment he would be willing to build me a small shed. Does anyone know if this is allowed? Also, am I ok to withhold endorsing his logbook (if I give...