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It seems that a clearer differentiation between climb rate and climb angle would be helpful, and we can add climb gradient (height gained per unit of distance) as it is what we really want to maximize when obstacle clearance is a concern. As dmspilot stated, the relationship between thrust and...

Very well—let’s just leave it at that.

Agreed. The list of concrete, valid reasons that I proposed was not meant to amplify my earlier frame-of-reference post, but as a specific response to your reply. It is clear now that I should have put more thought into that post--and I have you to thank for that realization--but you and I both...

Your restatement reflects your misinterpretation of what I wrote, putting your words into my keyboard, so to speak. I believe that my first post on this topic stands on its own without need of explanation or amplification. But this is an internet forum where misinterpretation and...

Actually, that's not what I said. In the post that you are referring to, I wrote "...a frame of reference can be built around this question..." Nowhere did I say that the questions themselves constitute valid reasons to act. Anticipating your follow-up, examples of valid reasons to act could...

You seem to be a knowledgeable and experienced aviator, so I assume you are asking for the sake of argument. I also assume that you know that it's not a matter of "taking action against," which we, as peers, are not empowered to do.

You are mistaken on every count. What's more, the comment you quoted was not addressed to you. Nice try.

That's a crucial question, and one that each of us must answer for ourselves. Perhaps a frame of reference can be built around this question: Would I allow my child/spouse/loved one to fly with the individual or operator at issue? If the answer is no, maybe some sort of action is worth...

That was not my claim In the context of my earlier post, when one of the "idiots" snuffs himself and several passengers in an act of reckless stupidity, you may be among those who shake their heads and say, "it was inevitable...a proverbial accident waiting to happen." But then you'll be able...

Thanks. I agree and edited my post to clarify. No one should be reported to the Feds on the basis of a rumor. RW

It’s all fun and games, until someone loses an eye… I have to admit to being a bit taken aback by the aggressiveness of some of the replies. The OP raises an issue that we, the GA community, have not always handled well. Too many accidents have occurred that were foreshadowed by numerous red...

This!

As an alternative to buying a checklist, you could reference the AFM/POH and compile your own checklist, which can evolve as you gain experience in the airplane. You have the option of formatting and printing your checklist on anything that your printer will accommodate; creating a PDF (or...

Thanks for starting this thread, Tom. Has the market been a bloated, billowing bubble? It sure seems like it. Maybe some of the following factors have been driving the steep price increases that we've witnessed over the past 2 years. Inventory and fleet attrition: Many too many airplanes...

Nahid, you might wish to inquire at pprune.org. Good luck! -Roger

Good point, AnthonyS1. Thanks. At the risk of derailing my own thread, ateamer has given us an example of what I think is the best way to refer to an airport--identifier, airport name, and the name of the nearest town/city or notable geographic location (when not obvious). There are about...

Thanks Adam. Discovery Bay looks like a beautiful location. -Roger

What's more, they're most likely the kind of IAs and CFIs that you really want to have around. -Roger

Thanks OKDonn. Edmond is a little close to FAA for me, but hey, they're there to help, right?. Actually, I've had some good experiences with the Administrator recently, and gotten assistance from good people who happened to be wearing FAA badges. -Roger

Thanks Stewartb, Salty, ateamer, and flyingron. It's good to read such overwhelmingly positive experiences. I'm hoping to hear from some folks out west as well. Salty, I didn't know the story but thanks for sharing it--you're fortunate to live in that community. -Roger