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As early as possible. Took the I-15 route across to ABQ last month on my way from Atlanta to Vegas. Crossed Texas panhandle and NM late afternoon. Some of the worst turbulence I've ever had the displeasure of enjoying. Set down at KABQ and spent two nights due to 60knot winds. Took off just...

This is certainly the easiest approach. I actually use two bottom cards, though, going through the PC update process twice every 28 days. While the system will run on a single bottom card when both PFD and MFD are fully functional, I think you need a bottom card in each in case of a GDU...

I've seen a few threads on PoA that mention you can't rent private aircraft in Iceland. Not true. We visit my wife's family in Iceland every couple of years and I've been fortunate to rent C172's several times on past trips. I've flown all around the western half of Iceland including the...

Absolutely nuts doing that without an instrument rating. While I haven't done Alaska, I've flown Iceland many times. I would think similar conditions. If you don't like the weather forecast, wait five minutes. And as a popular trans-Atlantic stopover, I'm sure Iceland has far more...

The best setup for me was a 43" 4K TV. You can get a great HDR model with Roku, etc, for around $250. You don't need a blazing fast gaming monitor for flight sims, and a 43" is really immersive. While I agree flight sims don't give you the feel for a real aircraft, I think they are highly...

While this is an important issue, it begs the question - how long before they make the same statement about legacy G1000's? These systems are 20 years old and it's not a $10K decision like a 430W, it's more like $150K. That will be a painful day. As a long-time semiconductor executive, I echo...

Got up to 220/120 when my beta blockers stopped working. Switched to angiotensins and now 120/70.

Needs forward and back buttons for controlling bluetooth audio

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Does anyone know of a source for a standard paper for printing out AFM updates? Diamond gives the following instructions with each AFM update: Instructions: - Print this document on 8.5 x 11 inch yellow paper (single-sided), centered in the landscape orientation. This will print the document...

I've used Enterprise FBO quite frequently and they have almost always offered the best price compared to Hertz, Avis, etc. What's even better is that they will also honor discounts like Costco Travel. I can look up a rate on the Costco site, and the FBO group has always honored that price. The...

Maybe it takes a bit of practice using the balls of your feet for the rudder, your toes for the brakes. If you're overactive with your ankles you can possibly ride the brakes. I'm a bit over 6'4" and takes some coordination.

Milk is actually good for avoiding calcium stones. It's oxalate-rich foods that need to be reduced, like spinach, black beans, almonds. The calcium in milk binds to oxylates before it reaches the kidneys, so it's highly recommended to drink at least four glasses a day in addition to 2 liters...

Great video by Lifestyle, that actually brings up a great point about the prior post. @Mondster is correct. While the DA40 has a relatively low wing loading, which most people assume will yield a bumpier ride, the composite construction allows the DA40 wing to flex much more than a rigid...

1. Free castering nosewheels definitely take some getting used to. Pilots accustomed to steerable nose wheels tend to ride the brakes too much. Once you get the feel, there is very little differential braking required to taxi (with the exception of strong crosswinds, but then even nose...

Diamonds are incredible aircraft. I looked heavily at Diamond and Cirrus. I flew both extensively to really get to know the handling, etc. I talked to a dozen maintenance shops to really understand the true cost of ownership. Originally I was looking for an SR22. I love the look and...

Well done to get back to the field. Personally, I probably would have put it on I-85 South. That was my preplanned ditch at PDK when the active was 21R. HWY-141 or I285-E if taking off 3L. But then an overweight PA-32 with a clogged fuel line tried 141 in 2015 with disastrous results. The...

Definitely LZU. Much easier in and out. Used to rent for years out of PDK, but forced to LZU to get hangar space when I bought. Fortunate circumstances, much happier at LZU. I live just north of Norcross and equal drive time.

Working on my instrument rating 10 years ago, flying with a friend as a safety pilot. Flying with foggles to an unfamiliar airport in north GA and descending the step down from the IAF to FAF. It was a bit further between fixes than I was used to. I had dialed in step down altitude on the...

Agree, and study VNV. You need to understand Top of Descent, the 5 minute advance warning, and requirement to confirm with altitude reference change one minute prior to TOD. The first few times I thought I had engaged it, I flew right past the TOD but no descent was initiated. Also, remember...