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    Tach to Hobbs conversion for logging

    When flying our Citation, we logged Out, Off, On, In times with a watch and a pen. Out - door closed, ready to start engine Off - wheels up (weight off wheels) On - wheels down In - Engine shut down Out to In is block time which goes in personal logbook. Off to On time is for the airframe...
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    Tach to Hobbs conversion for logging

    Usually, you turn on the master switch with the intent to start the engine rather quickly, then shut off the master soon after engine is off. Thus, a hobbs meter gives a pretty accurate representation of “flight time”.
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    Tach to Hobbs conversion for logging

    Well they had no questions about the authenticity of my log books. Mine were as legit and accurate as I could make them. Read up on: 14 CFR § 61.51 - Pilot logbooks. And also definitions: Flight time Flight time means: (1) Pilot time that commences when an aircraft moves under its own...
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    Tach to Hobbs conversion for logging

    Most Hobbs meters start counting when the master electric switch is on (edit: or via an oil pressure switch…engine running). Tach x 1.2 may be close or may not be depending on taxi time and other variables.
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    Tach to Hobbs conversion for logging

    Write down the time you start engine and the time you shut it down, then do the math.
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    Multi Training

    I passed on the quick turn programs that get you a certificate but maybe not proficiency. Found an old salt MEI and 16 hours later (3-4 months due to an extensive 100 hr inspection interruption) I had my paper in hand and knew I could fly a Duchess single engine down to cat 1 mins if needed. I...
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    Our move to Texas

    Welcome! I’m down at CFD.
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    What would happen if lightning hit one of our planes while flying?

    I heard of a Cessna’s engine mount getting magnetized by a lightning strike. Compass became useless.
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    shade tree engine mount repair

    I think he should roll that plane onto a tie down and walk away. Nothing good will come from his signature in that logbook.
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    shade tree engine mount repair

    I’m not even mad bro, that’s amazing!
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    Air-to-Air Sikorsky S-76

    Nice work!
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    Went to the Dark Side

    Man, that’s badass!
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    New on here

    Welcome!
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    Starting round engines

    Oh that is cool!
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    Holland MI and Beaches Fly Over

    Holland is a beautiful town! I dropped some folks off there in a ce-550 one time. Driving through town tulips and windmills everywhere.
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    Starting round engines

    Pics???????????
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    Best plane for first time plane owner?

    Cessna 195, get some!!!!!!
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    VSI recommendations

    These guys redid my turn and bank indicator: https://www.centuryinstruments.net/ I would get the model number off your VSI and send pics to them.
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    I'm having way too much fun putting together my CFI notebook...complete with original illustrations.

    Just realized OP may be a female. Didn’t mean to offend, stupid joke.
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