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Because I don’t own an airplane for training. I associate with an airplane rental outfit. Students are set up as the customer and rent me as an additional transaction. Rental outfit charges student a competitive wet rate ($135/hr wet for 172N). They take care of ownership and maintenance...

The TRACON/Approach/Departure who covers the space. Look in the A/FD entry for you airport and you’ll find the phone number.

I have done what Greg suggested in the past and it worked out just fine. At first they were slightly confused why I was calling. Then the supervisor on duty, who was a pilot, got on the line. After I explained to him what was what and what I wanted, he grok’ed it and said he would be...

Hired? Go independent like I did. Yes I need to hustle for fresh students, but I’m used to that from past employment in sales. I also charge local market rates the schools charge and all of that goes into my pocket. I also tend to get the students who want to put in the effort and proper...

What should you do if no one laughs at your chemistry jokes? Keep telling them until you get a reaction

So the AME also has a sleep disorder? Sorry, couldn't resist the cheap joke

To approve the application? No. But if you provide them cause to go digging…

Copy that...

Then let's see if our good doctors have alternative guidance.

I think I recall Dr. Bruce (@bbchien) saying that the prescription records are discoverable should there be cause for the FAA to go hunting for the information. But I also recall him saying that airmen with your situation that filled the prescription, but later found it is verboten by the FAA...

I have been contacted by a potential student who currently holds PPL Rotor and wants to add on PPL Fixed Wing. I'd like to verify an item so I don't make a mistake that steers him on the wrong course. Per §61.63(b), I know a fresh knowledge test is not required. But when it comes time to...

My first CFI renewal approacheth. Due in June but have been told not to wait to last moment. Lots of solutions out there for this. Suggstions? Opinions? Which do you use?

This day at Addison comes to mind:

Let’s start setting up next one. I am not able to attend this round.

Our aircraft is a 1975 182P. Same transformer and plug also works with our 1966 V-tail Bo.

I saw one FAR/AIM so over tabbed with colorful bits of flags that it made me think…. somewhere in that student’s home is a naked piñata.

@SixPapaCharlie has the best method for this…

This plugs into wall, and then the ground power port just forward of pilot door. I think we purchased from Aircraft Spruce

I see you’re attempting to cover all the angles

Pinging Doctor Lou and Doctor Bruce for their input. @lbfjrmd @bbchien