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As others have said, if you are not comfortable, then don't go. Don't ever push yourself beyond your comfort zone in the clouds - there are no do-overs. That being said, ceilings of 1500 or 2800 are where the instrument rating really helps. You could file for 7 or 8000 and not worry about...

I'm a 26-year owner of a Piper Arrow II. I've had my share of gear issues over the years. None of which were ridiculously expensive. I've replaced a pump base, replaced a complete powerpak assembly (I think), rebuilt the actuators, replaced one gear down switch, replaced the pressure switch...

VOR?? Please explain. I thought it was GPS only. I'm not trying to be snarky - - I have one, and really want to know.

No pics, didn't happen, period.

I'm not even going to read the other thread, but I'm going out on a limb and saying they meant 200 watts, which would be 16.7A at 12V. A standard GE4509 is 100W, and draws 8.3A.

I just read this post and realize it doesn't address the original question of corrosion, but I'll post it anyway. My advice to any plane owner is to hangar your plane if at all possible. Of course, everything in life is a trade-off, and you have already determined that you will be tying down...

This post reminds me of something I saw a few years ago during the aftermath of one of the hurricanes. An electric company truck pulled into the neighborhood and parked on a steep incline. They apparently had a company policy to chock the wheels anytime a vehicle is parked. He set his one...

Windy just keeps getting better!

The flap in a Cherokee is designed to be stepped on when in the full up position. It is NOT a "no step" surface when fully retracted.

I assume you know that it didn't really happen...;)

In the unlikely event you find yourself in an emergency situation, with low fuel and the area is socked in, you wouldn't want to pick this ILS to fly to the ground.

I was getting a pre-rental checkout in a 172 many years ago, and the instructor pulled the power. I set up and selected a field. He questioned my choice and then pointed out a very long driveway that led to a farmhouse. I had plenty of time, so I said I'd take his suggestion. I was set up...

Call me slowpoke, I guess. I usually slow to approach speed just prior to the IAF. I fly the entire approach at 90 kts, which is about 17"MP, and 10°flaps in my Arrow. Usually about 1 to 2 miles from the IAF, I'll dial it back and let the speed bleed off enough to get that notch of flaps in...

Yikes! The article says Vso is 45 kts. That's about 10 kts low! "...you needn't feel out of your depth flying approaches at 60 kts..." Well, with a Vso of 56kts, 60kts is cutting it just a little close. Also, the owner's perspective talks about a "CO2" detector. You'd think editors of an...

Glad you got it corrected. And thanks for following up with the solution.

What's a checkride? Is that some sort of requirement?

I was there. It was the trip of a lifetime for me! Great video. I saw our Cub in the video -- it was the yellow one!

Okay, this is the coolest thing I've learned today! Unfortunately some of the text is obscured by the privileges on the front and the signature area on the back. Still, super cool! Thanks for posting!

My plane was a clean as it has been in last 10 years before my photo shoot with Jack -- including the belly!! That motivation to thoroughly clean the plane is just another bonus!

0 points if you land before the line.