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It was disapointing to hear that the series is ending. It was good Friday night television. Did Jim sell or just hire a manager and retire? Regarding the pass rates on pilot exams from the FAA vs. a DPE... there is very little difference in the pass/fail rates. Some are higher, some are...

I now know what needing more "right rudder" and "left aileron" means when landing in a left to right crosswind. :rofl:

Does your friend want to learn about becoming a safe aviator, or just pass the knowledge test? I strongly suggest that you send him to a group, classroom setting, ground school. He will learn more from the interaction of other students than any DVD will teach him.

Any student pilot can put the airplane on auto pilot and cruise at 4,000 for a couple hours. But it takes a trained, and proficient, aviator to make an instrument approach through the clouds. You either are, or are not, instrument rated (and current). There is no in between.

Sorry to hear about your paperwork issue. Expensive lesson learned. But since you were there for an accelerated CFI course... your instructor failed you, as well you failed yourself on day # 1. You should have caught it the first time you flew the airplane. ALL Private Pilots know they...

Someone mentioned that the insurance companies want to see 5 hours. What they (insurance companies) are saying is ... 5 hours in the category, class, and specific model of airplane. You said you have Sport Cruiser experience, so you are already familiar with how an LSA flies in comparison to a...

I would not play the sexist, I am a poor woman, card with the examiner. Unless "everyone" knows that the instructor is a jerk. All that will do is make you look like you are looking for an excuse. Man up and take it like a Pilot. :-) If the 709 check is because you taxied into a bush, then...

Yep, unless you are already a Teacher and learned this information in college it can be a tough one. I have found the best way to learn this type of material is in a group session, ground school. Better yet, invite a local teacher or college professor to come and be the guest speaker for a...

All of the above are great suggestions for re-training. You did say that you have been out of flying for 20 years. I highly suggest taking a Private Pilot ground school class in addition to the aforementioned reading assignments. You will be amazed by both how much you remember...and how much...

Smart kid. He is actually thinking ahead and not about what is on TV or for dinner. A smart pilot...would answer his question by showing him the checklist and having him 'assist' with the flight. This would naturally lead to more questions and answers. If you can find the checklist... you...

It is the end of the year and I need to move some inventory. Make me an offer on new and used 2007 Flight Design CTsw and 2008 CT LS. www.lsanorth.com/products.htm Scott

I charge $ 50 an hour, air or ground. Something I don't understand is why some CFI will give away "free" ground schools. This completely devalues the value of the ground training. Ground is more important (value) in my humble opinion than flight and should be equally priced. Also, why do...

Try Stanton Airfield. Grass strip... they also have open cockpit biplane rides. Although, a bit cold this time of year.

We have several new and used CTsw and CTLS for sale. We have several customers who want to sell their old CT and buy a new one. I also have a couple of Cessna's availale for the traditionalist. If you don't see it, email me and I will find one for you. Scott Johnson www.lsanorth.com/products.htm

It is examples like this why we decided to "ban" the practice of Touch-n-Go landing practice in our flight school (unless prescribed by the Gleim course syllabus for that lesson). There are far more accidents in the landing phase than anywhere else. Learning to stop, taxi clear, and clean up...

For oral exam prep, the ASA books have served me well in the past. Check this link out for my notes from several FAA Safety TEAM CFI DPE meetings over the past year http://lsanorth.com/2009.02.12%20Common%20Checkride%20Errors.doc Also, don't forget to bring an extra bottled water or snacks...

New and Used.... 2004 through 2009 As low as $ 79,999 or best offer on slightly used 2006 www.lsanorth.com/products.htm

Brand new, in the box, 2007 CT sw $ 89,900 and ready for you to customize. We also have used aircraft available. ScottJ@LSANorth.com

Brand spanking, almost, new. 2007, assembled in 2008. Buyer backed out, so I have a 10 hour new, barely used CT. Analog instrumental panel, may be upgrade to Glass if desired. We can do it for you if desired. Radios, transponder, GPS etc. New it was $ 105,000 Now -- $ 99,999...