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Not looking to ruffle any feathers, but since the OP has definitively stated he is not returning to the thread, I'll share the following opinion... This young pilot might miss out on a couple of hours of loggable time, which isn't the biggest loss in the world. Of greater consequence is the...

Unfortunately, you came to an erroneous conclusion on this subject.

Please leave these ideas for message board conversations, folks. In the real world, in a real emergency, run your normal procedures and focus on flying the aircraft. "Stopping the prop" as anything more than hangar talk = stinkin' thinkin'.

Really depends on the pilot. Work with a trusted instructor on a program which is appropriate to experience, skill level and intended annual utilization.

I conduct practical tests in most of the Cirrus models, though I've yet to get my hands on a G7 so far. These airplanes are amazing, especially for their A/C in the summer! But for someone hopping out of a traditional aircraft - even something reasonably high-performance - the learning curve...

Not sure exactly how "fastish" is defined for you, but there are options... check out the flight schools at Caldwell (Cirrus) and Orange County (Diamond).

That seems like pretty reasonable pricing across the board for a bonafide Cirrus checkout. In my area the least expensive option is $8k and most are more than that.

Yes, but in my humble opinion, turning down a modern technological advantage like an tablet-based EFB probably wouldn't be advisable past the private pilot level of certification. From a sheer document/chart management perspective alone (parlaying directly into CRM in the single pilot GA flight...

Not particularly important at this stage of the game. The most popular and well-developed apps live on the iOS platform, but frankly, an aspiring airman could just bypass this altogether and work through the certification arc without an EFB at all.

I sincerely empathize. My colleagues and myself truly do our best to service the need. I would recommend looking outside your district for resources... sometimes there's availability right around the corner.

If I understand correctly, you hold a commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft helicopter rating. You have private pilot privileges in airplanes with a single-engine land rating. You are therefore looking to add the airplane category (with multiengine land rating) to your commercial pilot...

I've spent a little time playing with some of the lesser-known EFBs just in case an applicant brings it with them on a practical test. I would have to agree, the featureset for these other products is so limited that they're difficult to use for IFR ops. VFR is its own animal, maybe these...

This is possibly among the least ambiguous regulations and ATC phraseology we have in aviation. There should be absolutely no confusion on this matter.

It has not been an option to attend initial training prior to selection for a number of years now. Registration for DPE Initial is restricted to selected candidates only. The formal process now looks like this: 1) Build an application package. 2) Meet/interview with FSDO (if they are...

Well said. I really haven't moved from my initial perspective stated on this thread. I said it before, and I'll say it again - the challenges have simply shifted over time. It's quite a bit more involved than pressing a button and watching the box go to work, and the consequences of getting it...

Foreflight has been and is the best, hands-down. They have such a large lead at this point that I doubt any competitor is ever going to knock them from their throne. Garmin Pilot is in second place - some great features for those of us who use Database Concierge, and the iPad version is a very...

Don't think anyone is arguing that the manual work, cross-checks, and division of attention required to successfully fly an NDB approach is "harder." Or that we should omit real-world training using ground-based navaids, when they are available. My point is merely that it's industry's...

I do not disagree that there is/was value in thoroughly immersing modern learners in NDB/VOR navigation techniques, equipment, etc. However, as they have throughout aviation's short technological arc, the challenges have simply shifted. The equipment has become more advanced. The errors have...

I don't find this discussion pedantic at all. There's really no more accurate or applicable answer than to say, "real world, attempt to fly your clearance as precisely as possible, all the time, and if you find yourself off-course, point it out to the controller and work out a solution." The...

No. I'm not saying that. I'd suggest spending some time with your instructor - and perhaps ask a senior instructor to join him. Take 14 CFR 61.129 line by line and read it for exactly what it says - nothing more. I'm not sure why this simple aeronautical experience matter is so confusing...