Recent content by BillTIZ

Skylaunch.com, I believe it is the EVO model.

We are dealing with an individual with similar issues... I'm not a pysch, but it is referred to as adult ADHD. No focus on study or completing required instructor provided tests, "pre solo", aircraft specific POH Study, etc. Individual has admitted he has problems, but just wants to fly. When...

If you ever plan to intentionally "stop the prop" always be in a position to complete the dead stick landing on an airport runway.

That is a beautiful winch... I met with them during the SSA Convention in Reno a couple of years back.

Paging Dr Chien...

Yes Doc, he sounds like an aging pilot and he just sealed his fate. Thankfully this may have been caught in time before he hurt others. I have had to council pilots to reevaluate their flying based on observations and incidents. Thankfully they chose the decision to ground themselves, or only...

BS

If you or someone you approved is flying/moving your aircraft and causes damage, the injured party can sue you. They will also sue the airport owner/manager because they allowed you to operate on "their" airport. So now the "owner/manager" is insured against this under your policy for damages...

There are Soaring Businesses that provide the training in about 1 week, with an examiner on staff. You learn the requirements for the check ride. You have not learned the art. That can take a couple of seasons. If a club is close and efficient, you could complete the add-on in one season...

Ok, Capt Obvious here. PA-28s, and most low wing single engines, single door, which means she gets in after you do, on her own. In the event of an emergency landing, she is blocking the exit. Cessna, two doors, but normally one must climb up into the seat. But you can be available outside to...

Wings keeps track of your courses, but drops them after 12 months. Take 3 courses in three different areas, take three flights following the recommended Flight Activities, get the instructor to enter those flights in Wings. FAA then issues you a new Flight Review good for the next 24 months.

I've had pilots with an expired flight review in Airplanes, add the Light Sport Glider. There is no solo time required for Light Sport, but receiving the rating resets the Flight Review timer, they gain the "solo PIC" time needed for a standard Private or Commercial Glider rating and press on.

I hate that term "uncontrolled", it is a "non-towered airport" and pilots are expected to follow the rules or "guidance" of the AIM and associated Advisory Circulars for operations at "Non-Towered Airports" and maintain their own self separation and traffic flow.

I think people may have forgotten what it takes to be DPE certified, besides the experience and hours needed to qualify. At least a few years ago, the DPE candidate places himself on a "waiting list" of sorts with the local FSDO. When the FSDO deems there is a need for another DPE, they call up...

Is your ADSB Out through the transponder on 1090MHz? Or are you using a UAT ADSB Out on 978MHz? Although ADSB is required in many areas, a lot of ATC are not using or displaying ADSB. I've asked a few towers about the ADSB and they say they are not using it.