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Oh boy, you should have had insurance! The rate is higher bc you are in the most risky time period, as you discovered. What model plane was it? How many hours in that model did your instructor have?

Go practice. I used to be scared to key up the mic entering D, now fly B no problem. Practice makes perfect. And brief the airport diagram. Figure out which runway is in use and pre brief the taxi-in. When it doubt, ask ATC to confirm.

The O-300 is an easy starting, smooth running engine. I really like mine. A climb rate of 500 FPM is about all I get in my C-170. I did a certified overhaul on my O-300 a few years ago. My crank had to be replaced. We found one in great condition that they said had 1-2 more grinds left on it...

Awesome!

I’m pretty sure you are supposed to pitch up to stop prop, then bail out with your parachute, selfie stick, Bose headset, and fire extinguisher strapped to leg…

Yea, she was ready to kick him out of the airspace. In reality, the safest thing may be to just get him on the ground. Any runway, just get it done then we’ll talk.

hear?

Garmin is dead nuts accurate…

Bravo on the self grounding! You are blessed to haven been able to fly so long. Hopefully you still lurk around POA and the local airport. Your input and experience is valuable.

Maybe he was going to get help?

Post some before/after panel pics!

Go find a King Air pilot with MEI, do a few trips right seat with him. He can log you dual received and give high altitude endorsement. Get some real turbine IFR Multi experience. That would be more valuable.

That thing is so awesome.

There is a (or maybe the) Pancake at the KDAL museum. Insane.

Jepp Pro, all in black ink…

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Careful, the gen pub doesn’t need that kind of knowledge…

At night I ensure 500’ agl until turning final and then adjust for the PAPI/VASO lights. In the Cezna