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    Why Can't I Understand Holding Patterns.....@#$%!

    Gold Seal covers them. STARs, too.
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    The downwind turn myth

    Didn't see that, but I do recall it being mentioned by one of the celebrity CFIs on YouTube. I just figured he didn't know what he was talking about and discarded it as hogwash. I didn't realize it was a commonly-held myth.
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    The downwind turn myth

    Yes, but instantaneously and only temporarily.
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    The downwind turn myth

    Notwithstanding Ed's comment about loss of airspeed in a turn, I didn't know that people thought that to begin with. An old wive's tale I apparently missed. But if Martin and Doug discuss this in a video, I'm pretty sure it's worth watching.
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    Looking for Basicmed Dr. in DFW

    Just go to your local doc-in-a-box and see if they'll do it.
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    Why Can't I Understand Holding Patterns.....@#$%!

    The holding pattern is based on a fix and the inbound leg to that fix. Standard turns are right. They'll specify left if that's what they want. That's everything you need to know to define the holding pattern. Draw the fix. Drawn the inbound leg. Then draw the circuit with lift/right turns.
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    Risk Tolerance

    The older I get I wonder: Which would be better, a slow death in a nursing home or a spectacular crash? Ok, no one freak out. We all know that it would be preferable to die bedridden in a nursing home.
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    Gold Seal or Rod Machado for IFR Ground

    Regardless of whether you go through the instrument ground school, here's a free download that you'll find really helpful. GoldSeal.link/ifrcheatsheet .
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    Gold Seal or Rod Machado for IFR Ground

    Haha... Baby needs new shoes.
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    Non-Direct Flight Following

    If there are multiple legs without a bunch of meandering, I'd say "Flight following to XYZ, via ABC, DEF, and GHI."
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    Independent cfi's: who do you have schedule the checkride?

    I'll assist a student with the process but do try to get them in touch with the DPE, personally.
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    Gold Seal or Rod Machado for IFR Ground

    Hey there, Murph. Nice to hear from you. Gold Seal also has a lifetime option, so you're covered there. I agree that one pass through any ground school program, regardless of the type, isn't a reasonable expectation. You may find that one pass is enough for some topics, but most will require a...
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    Weekend Instrument ground school, thoughts?

    Nope, no more ADF questions, but plenty of VOR questions.
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    Gold Seal or Rod Machado for IFR Ground

    The Gold Seal instrument program is brand new. Over two years in development it has all the newest 3D animation and interactivity. As with all of our courses, your CFI can join for full, free access, including student monitoring. It's an excellent way to integrate ground and flight training. If...
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    Does ground/clearance delivery know the phrase "learner pilot"?

    Anyone who thinks "student pilot" is an offensive term is simply looking for a reason to be offended.
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    What is the best way to study for the Instrument Written Test?

    This succinct PDF is a great study tool. Free download, no sign-up required. https://GoldSeal.link/ifrcheatsheet
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    Instrument written Sheppard Air

    Sheppard is, after all, a random quiz generator. To actually learn something, you'll need some additional resources. Here's one that is useful and free. https://GoldSeal.link/ifrcheatsheet
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    SE Pre-Christmas Burger Fly-in 2022 (12-10-22)

    I'd like to make it, but my airplane is in annual at the moment. With some luck, I'll be there.
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    What's with "SEEYUH!"?

    I prefer "Alpha Mike Foxtrot".
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    Does getting your flight training through a University or Academy look better on your resume?

    Part 61 vs 141 - YouTube
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