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    Flight school train on grass strip?

    My training included grass strips. JA Air center at KARR. CFI was employed by JA.
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    Fall from door

    OMG! Is there a follow-up story regarding his condition?
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    Fall from door

    Got the following clicking on the posted link. Access Denied You don't have permission to access "http://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLgLR1uB/" on this server. Reference #18.eecde17.1715915429.32d00e5a https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.eecde17.1715915429.32d00e5a
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    What is night?

    There are a number of iOS apps that will display the start/end of day, civil twilight and night based on your location.
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    General Question Over DUI, Form 8500-8, Form 8710-11

    Unless something has changed no FAA medical is needed to fly under the Sport Pilot certificate. A VALID state-issued driver's license takes the place of the FAA medical.
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    Base leg altitude

    A few thoughts... - 14 CFR § 91.119 - Minimum safe altitudes: General. Especially paragraph A. - Any notes on the chart or chart supplement? - First time at this field? If not, what is the common practice?
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    Headline: Near Collision At Reagan Intl.

    https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/near-collision-reagan-airport-adds-perimeter-expansion-debate
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    Phoenix area training recommendations

    It's been a few years but when we started wintering in Mesa, AZ I had a few refresher and check-out lessons (Sport Cert) at Falcon Filed (KFFZ) in Mesa.
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    Deferring Marriage and a Family to fly professionally

    My advice is to have that hard conversation now! The longer you wait the more complicated it may get. Her 'biological clock is not your problem.
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    Two dead after Mooney door pops open. St Augustine FL

    back in 2010 or 2011 I took a discovery flight in a '46 Aeronca Champ. I hadn't decided on training and wanted to take a flight in a tail dragger and a flight in a tricycle gear plane before deciding. Just after takeoff in the Champ the entry door popped open. I was...umm...surprised but...
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    Do you plan on flying (or traveling in general) to see the eclipse on April 8th?

    Great song, better album cover. :happydance:
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    Do you plan on flying (or traveling in general) to see the eclipse on April 8th?

    Nope. Although spectacular this will not be our first 'rodeo'.
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    Past DUIs

    Unfortunately for the OP that's not the current regulation and is a matter for congress and the FAA admin. to consider. His three DUIs before age 21 is a very steep mountain to traverse under current regulations. Consulting an aviation atty will give the OP a legal answer but he might be better...
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    Past DUIs

    And if you DO take the physical and are denied a med then you cannot obtain the Sport license. - We're you arrested and booked for DUI - Did you go to court? Found guilty? - Had your license suspended or revoked? Three DUIs before you were 21 will be a long, long hill to climb. Tread very...
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