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I did a TW endorsement about a year ago, with around 130 hours at the time. Just did a Commercial Glider check ride this past weekend with about a total of 230 hours. It took me ~10 hours each. They were similar levels of challenge, for different reasons. Since you asked specifically about...

Considering how hard it is to find a DPE, I'd bet that isn't the case. Finding people who are both qualified and want to be a DPE is harder. Keep in mind you have to maintain currency in every airframe you want to evaluate in. Maintain office space etc, all those things cost money, it's like...

Former Controller here. Having told a VFR aircraft "Altitude your discretion" only means that I have no reason to place a restriction on it, However I'm still expecting a valid VFR altitude. However that does not preclude me from authorizing something non-standard. In OPs case, had the pilot...

AOPA put out an article about it around a year ago. Here is the requirements summary: "the DPE applicant must be at least 23 years of age, have at least 2,000 hours’ total pilot-in-command (PIC) time (100 during the previous 12 months), and 500 hours’ dual instruction given. A current flight...

That was a great idea. Looks like one hasn't flown in about a month, which makes sense because it's the one that was listed as having 2k on the engine. Likely is in getting an OH. It appears that the other one is flying daily.

It seems to be an equity club, as they advertise being a part owner, and that insurance covers the members. Their "About me" Section says they schedule online. The overhaul question is probably a good one. Their FAQ lists one aircraft at 2000 SMOH and the other at 1800. No Idea how long it's...

I finished my PPL just over a month ago and am evaluating what I'm going to do going forward. I'm moving in a couple month's and am hoping to jump in to IR training afterwards. The town I'm moving too has limited options for flight schools or rentals, however there is a club with 2x 172s. I may...

I'd forgot that I made this post. To top off everything else, I finally did get the requirements knocked out, with a day or two to spare, and the DPE canceled the check-ride. He didn't have any other availability until second week of September, by which point, I'll be on an extended trip for...

So huge update for me. After the DPE canceled on the 17th, my instructor and I reached out to half-dozen DPEs who didn't have any availability. I'd basically given up on getting it done until after the end of the year, since I'll be traveling for work and won't be able to fly. However Tuesday...

I was supposed to check-ride on 17 Aug. Following this weekend's flights, I had 38.0 hours, all other requirements met. Was planning on one more solo and a final flight with instructor for final check ride prep this week. Monday the DPE called and said he was canceling all check rides for the...

Yeah I bet.... Did you make it within the limits?

Everyone knows it happens when you are training, weather, maintenance, busy instructors, but sometimes you just can't win. I have a check-ride scheduled on 17 Aug and I've been sitting on 30 hours now for 2.5 weeks despite having scheduled 3-4 flights a week during that time. First it was...

Per the FAAO 7110.65 Controllers shall issue traffic advisories(emphasis mine): "2-1-21- Unless an aircraft is operating within Class A airspace or omission is requested by the pilot, issue traffic advisories to all aircraft (IFR or VFR) on your frequency when, in your judgment, their proximity...

Been a bit, so time for an update. I soloed 15 Jun. I was beginning to think it wasn't going to happen. We'd had some rough weather, and I wasn't flying well. But the night before a hole in the weather opened up, and wind was dead calm. It really gave me a good chance to feel what the aircraft...

I chuckled at this, because I would have said the same thing. I was a military controller for 8 years, both approach and tower, and preferred to have a VFR Aircraft on my freq. It was safer for all involved, even if it did increase my workload. Even in the middle of a big push, everyone was...

Where are you going to put the ring on the Airplane? Gold band painted on the tail?

Hi All, New to the Forum, and about 15 hours in to PPL training. Was on the verge of solo at about 9 hours, but then lost 10 days to maintenance (we only have one PA28 at my school) and another week to bad weather. Was able to get a cross country and a night flight in a C172 though, so not all...