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    First solo in variable winds - embarrased

    One more question that confuses me about using rudder to align the nose. At what point do you let off the rudder? It seems like the plane would dart in the direction of rudder input on touchdown. Or is that not how it works?
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    First solo in variable winds - embarrased

    How would you describe too much drag? And how would I know if the c172 has too much w flaps sets to 40 degrees? I know in smooth air the 40 degrees is great for a nice slow touchdown, but I’m specifically wondering about gusts or cross winds. I watched a training video on cross winds that said...
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    First solo in variable winds - embarrased

    Where should I send your $6.25? I think that is exactly what I probably did because I was lined up nicely until about 2’ off the ground. Even though I know that’s the correct procedure, knowing and doing are two different things. I’m probably scared that the wing will scratch or the plane will...
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    First solo in variable winds - embarrased

    This video is great! I think because I've never had to do a go around unless just practicing one on purpose it adds to my mentality that 'I can do it'. I'll definitely start practicing more go arounds.
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    First solo in variable winds - embarrased

    So I completed my long cross country solo yesterday in a Cessna 172. Winds on the Taf were variable 6kts. However, there were some 10-15kts gusts reported by ATC. I know for all you experienced pilots this is probably nothing, but it really had me nervous. I had to land at 3 different airports...
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    Dan Gryder is tweaking the NTSB

    From what I understand from watching several of his videos, Dan lost a few friends to airplane crashes and is trying to increase safety training for general aviation. I can't fault him for trying to point out a lack of emergency situation training. I've had two flight instructors in my quest to...
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    Airplane down in NW Georgia

    According to his mayday call he was out of fuel. I was flying at the time of his crash and just so happened to be on the same frequency.
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    Airplane down in NW Georgia

    Saw video of the plane on the news. Front was completely smashed in and tail was intact. Probably hit the power lines and went nose first from there. I really wish they'd start burying power lines.
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    Airplane down in NW Georgia

    I was just flying and heard the emergency call on the radio. Got home to see the terrible news. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.13wmaz.com/amp/article/news/local/georgia/plane-crash-cave-springs/85-bcde0fd6-eed6-4206-8042-af1857fa0970
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    Cessna down in Gainesville GA

    Just saw this story and it hit me hard. I just did my first solo flight at this airport less than 24 hrs prior to this crash.
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    3rd Class SI renewal and CPAP useage

    (OP Here - new username) I'll look for a doctor to get basic med. I was thinking SI meant I had to stay in the nightmare of annual 3rd class renewals, but now I see that isn't true. Thanks everyone
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    Having a hard time waiting to fly

    I second the ground school part. It takes a lot longer than you might think to read the AIM and prep for the written exam. I'm currently at 30 hours and ready to solo, but I didn't do much with ground school work until now and I'm scrambling to catch up. I've been reading and studying hours a...
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    SSRIs and deferral timeline?

    Ok, I have a question on the HIMS AME selection. I have a few choices, most of which are a couple thousand bucks for their services. However, the first HIMS AME I called was 94% cheaper than the first two (literally). I cant find many reviews on the cheaper HIMS, but from what I've gathered, the...
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    SSRIs and deferral timeline?

    Gliding is a great idea actually, I’ll look into it. I’m crossing my fingers on a pathway 1, but I understand that might not be possible. Hopefully when my HIMS AME reviews on Friday he’ll be able to give me a better guide of what they’ll require. What’s the ongoing cost of maintaining a SI...
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    SSRIs and deferral timeline?

    I guess it's because this is our first appointment to talk about everything and we haven't talked about what will be needed. I'm hopeful after we meet he'll be having them sent to him.
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    3rd class substance abuse HIMS Timeline:

    I bet that feels great! Thanks for the timeline. It's crazy it took them until Mid December to request a HIMS eval. Do you know if you'll have any ongoing requirements to maintain the medical?
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    SSRIs and deferral timeline?

    Anyone have trouble obtaining records? Every provider I've called has said they can't release them to me because of some HIPPA issue. I asked the HIMS AME and he said he didn't need them...
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    SSRIs and deferral timeline?

    I thought of another question. How much of this cost can be covered by health insurance? Have you ran into anything that’s not covered?
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    SSRIs and deferral timeline?

    Agreed, afraid I might be on path two also. Yea, I’m going to stick it out. I know I’ll be a great safe pilot. 20 years of driving, no wrecks, no tickets.... why don’t they check that, smh. But hopefully both of us will be faster than expected if we submit everything perfectly.
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    SSRIs and deferral timeline?

    So my issue is interesting. Diagnosed w general anxiety yrs ago and have been stable ever since on the same meds. Similar to everyone else, Dr said I might as well just keep taking it since I’m fine w no issues. My normal Dr relocated about 6 months ago, so I had to go to a new place for...
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