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If you do the math, you will find that this hypothesis could not explain the situation you described. An IAS of 85mph and a VS of 150fpm would result in a climb gradient of about 2% (still air) and a climb angle of about 1.15°. I'll leave the rest to you. Reviewing the info that you have...

Der Ring des Nibelungen (Not humorous but meets the definition of the word epic.)

Your initial post didn’t mention that cruise climb seemed normal. You did mention that a friend contacted you by radio because you appeared to be struggling to gain altitude immediately after takeoff. Those two bits of information suggest that a downdraft or windshear may have been the culprit...

This doesn’t help answer your question, but reading your description of the event left me wondering whether you considered returning to the departure airport to resolve the problem before heading off on a cross-country excursion.

If only it were a joke...

Here's a thought: how do you feel about changing your username to something like, "Jaysflamingarrowiii?" Or maybe, "Jayssmoke-filledflamingcoffinofdoomarrowiii?"

Your message is crystal-clear, and the clock is ticking on us as this thread winds down. It is said that many hands make light work, and on the balance PoA is a self-regulated operation that (mostly) runs like clockwork, a rare jewel in the crown of the Internet. Bogeys at four-o'clock, but...

Just finding a watch that can be manually wound should slow the tempo quite a bit. I don't own a functional manual watch, so I keep a pack of Lucky Strikes in my flight bag. Fly the airplane/silence the warning/smoke a Lucky...

I don't see anything ridiculous there, EdFred--that's what I was taught also.

That, I think, is all the question is. But if the answer were obvious, why ask the question? I tried to address the OP from that perspective in post #8. When a passenger suffers a medical emergency, that situation in-and-of-itself does not impact the aircraft, but it does affect the crew by...

I agree--the dubious choice of hypoxia as a medical emergency seems to have thrown some of us off the scent. As I understand the OP's post, the question is not about how to diagnose and respond to a case of hypoxia, or which airport represents the better diversion choice. The nature of the...

My perspective is that a passenger who reports feeling hypoxic does not constitute a dire situation in which immediate action is necessary. Therefore, in the scenario that you describe, I recommend: 1. Maintain control of the aircraft 2. State your intentions 3. Obtain an amended clearance...

Except that United didn't "beat up doctors." Guitars, however, have been infamously made to suffer. One wishes they had been a banjos or accordions instead.

Sure--lots of pilots travel with their cats these days. Monitor 121.5 and your cat will enjoy plenty of feline inflight entertainment. Meow!

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In observance of Memorial Day: Roger Waters' father, Lt. Eric Fletcher Waters, was killed in action at Anzio, 18 February, 1944. Although (Roger) Waters was only 5 months old, his father's death had a profound influence on him that can be heard on every Pink Floyd album. After listening to...

Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to spread the word. I’m sorry that you were scammed, and hope that the stark fist of karma finds the scumbag who took your money.

If I recall correctly, the certification basis for FIKI in light GA aircraft was introduced in the late 70's (1977 or 78). Therefore, planes with de-ice/anti-ice equipment built before then are not officially FIKI but have essentially the same practical capability, which is to say, they allow...

That's great news. Some enjoy buying a solid but tired/outdated airframe and rebuilding it with the goal of creating their perfect airplane. Others prefer to buy airplanes that previous owners have already refurb'd with everything the buyer wants and are ready to fly right away...

Bell206 estimated 1/3 more time for a twin compared to a single, which seems reasonable. It may also be helpful to consider the (often seriously underestimated) time and effort required to find and obtain parts and have components repaired/overhauled. Since most of the light twin fleet is more...