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The data is probably there if someone wants to do the work. I did a "quick" look at NTSB data from January 2023 for all accidents where the pilot age was available. I then used a pilot demographic table provided by the FAA in 2021 or 2022. Just from this small sample size the 70+ pilots had...

It sucks but actuary tables generally don't lie. Worst case, LSA or C150 (I'm guessing a C150 is likely the cheapest aircraft to insure for pilots 70+) or forgo insurance...

I'm not advocating that the FAA allows pot use. I don't believe I said that in any of my comments. I am advocating that the FAA take a more reasonable approach to medical certification in general and in particular to the OP's case. This OP experimented with marijuana a year before applying...

Well, sure, but those are regs promulgated by the DOT/FAA. Congress didn't pass a law that I am aware of dictating prior use of marijuana within two years of application for a medical certificate is grounds for denial. Like in most areas of Aerospace Medicine, the FAA could take a more...

Again, just to clarify, this was not an issue for me at all. That said, the current FBI policy is no marijuana use within the last year, and if I'm interpreting their guidelines correctly, any use before age 18 is OK. So it would seem the FBI has a more tolerant policy than the FAA in...

Fair Point!

Thanks, I didn't see their follow up...

What published law are you referencing? If there is a law directing the FAA ask about past substance abuse in the U.S. Code for issuance of a medical certificate, then your point is well taken and I would be unfairly critical of FAA Aerospace Medicine.

That is contrary to what the FBI agent told us all in 1988. He told us past use was NOT a disqualifying factor in a hiring decision. Was he and/or the FBI lying? IDK, but it was a non-issue for me anyway. As far as waiting another year? I don't see where the OP posted any dates, so for all...

Saying bomb on an airplane is no joke...

Back in 1988 I went to an FBI seminar on campus as part of a job fair. The special agent presenting said during his presentation "If you have smoked marijuana before, no problem. Personally I think you're crazy, but no problem". Fast forward 35 years and we live in a society that deems armed...

I guess it's relative. It looks like C172's rent for $140/hr around here, so is $160/hr really "steep" like I implied? There's only one FBO that I'm aware of that rents LSA's and they rent in the $140/hr range too...

Just curious, what does a C172 rent for in your area? $160/hr would be pretty steep in the Boise area...

I'm not a physician nor an attorney, but I would tend to agree with @Half Fast that if you have discussed your medication with your physician, particularly in how it may affect your fitness to fly, and the physician doesn't see an issue, then I don't see how a DPE would either. That said, if...

+1 Excel. Simple. Easy. I believe the electronic logbooks mentioned support importing a .csv...

Not to nit pick, but it was pointed out to me several years ago that you have to factor in the power setting. Since most only achieve ~ 75% power the actual figure is closer to 0.44 qt/hr...

Off by 0.857 gallons! ;-)

If one tank is dry, it sounds like you have an excellent opportunity to make and calibrate your own stick... Edit: Unless you're wondering if you can make the 50 miles to fuel??? Edit: Still providing no help, but I see Univair sells new tanks, perhaps ask for the dimensions? The tanks are...

The cheapest I'm aware of in ID is $5.75...