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So true. I went up out of KGRB a couple weeks ago and the ATIS was saying skies clear and 0 mile visibiity despite the haze in the air. My plan was to just fly around for a bit and head back in. When I got up and headed west, it was quite obvious that 10 miles was not even close to reality...

I've heard a lot of people talk about the thermal shock from quick cooling and heating up, but this directive doesn't make any sense. How is the engine any cooler after gliding in on final then appplying power that it would be doing maneuvers requiring throttle ups and downs at altitude where...

Yep! Worst pain I have ever experienced. I'll do whatever it takes for that to never happen again.

Displaced thresholds are included in the published overall runway length.

Full power. You can go back to worrying about power settings once you are at a safe altitude.

Anything that improves or adds useful life to an asset would be a part of the cost basis of that asset. I would argue that maintenance could be added to the cost basis of a capital asset if the maintenance expenses were not used as an expense in any other places. For instance, you had to...

It depends solely on the value of that individual to the financial success of the organization. If the individual is able to raise revenues by multiples of his salary, it is probably worth paying that person appropriately. Would a lower compensated replacement be able to do the same work and...

I'm actually surprised you are still allowed to post on their forums at all. Personally, I would have removed you as a user after posting that garbage the first time.

For me, this was more like a checkout in a different plane than a new endorsement, but it's still in my logbook so it really doesn't matter I guess. I already had a complex endorsement from a 177RG and got my high performance in a 182RG. To be honest, they both fly very similar to one another...

I did my complex training in a 177RG which has similar warning horns and gear lights to what the 510 has. Late in my training we were doing multiple slow speed maneuvers with the gear up and the warning horn going off constantly. My instructor had me return to the airport and the warning horn...

The French aren't very friendly to begin with so them being unfriendly to general aviation isn't really a stretch.

While not as common, currently in high demand, and higher priced, the Cessna 177 is a great plane for taller pilots. At 6'4", I don't even put the seat all the way back so there should be enough room for you in one. The extra benefit of a wider cabin is nice too plus they look like a...

I really don't think it's a big deal either with the exception of the cable that was pointed out in two diferent video segments. It was mentioned this was an optical illusion, but on two different video clips? Did they actually fly under a cable? If so, then I do think this is a big deal. If...

I was really curious about that one too. Is there a cable or not? It sure didn't look like an illusion on the two different camera angles.

When I first started, my instructor used to call my approaches to final, space shuttle approaches. I jokingly told him it was his fault for showing me how to lose a bunch of altitude by slipping the plane.

I see some suggestions of aircraft that aren't "complex", but they are considered high performance (>200hp). If the OP isn't wanting to pursue the complex endorsement, what makes you think he has any interest in the high performance endorsement? The complex endorsement literally takes no...

As you said here, the article states that a list of approved airframes will be forthcoming, but why is that even important? What difference does it make what airframe an engine is in as long as that engine is approved for the new UL fuel? Maybe I'm missing something here, but if a particular...

No one should ever look down on a pilot's decision to scrub a flight if they feel circumstances warrant. Conversely, a pilot deserves every bit of criticism for incidents caused by flying a plane that those same circumstances could have led to a decision to cancel the flight.

I may be missing something, but I believe it's the other way around when it comes to not integrating with Garmin. I was encouraged by the FlyQ people to contact Garmin and let them know that they should work with FlyQ to allow the same integration that Foreflight has. My response from Garmin...

If you want to see $25-$30 per hour for fuel that drastically reduces your options and takes away A LOT of the benefits you have with your current aircraft. That being said, A Cardinal FG or RG might suit your needs. They are quite a bit wider than a 172 inside and will get you closer to your...