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And we never undergo refresher training on any topic?

You could just drive the plane on the ground around the point. ;-> Seriously, altitude makes a big difference In TaP. It is also possible to obscure the point with the wing of a Cessna, depending on altitude, radius from the point, & winds.

sure, if they have them—more do all the time. You’ll be expected to take out their renters ins policy. If the revised MOSAIC rules pass, your options of certified aircraft will likely expand as well. But that will be another 2 yrs or more.

First, get the medical. then you decide. When you say “commercial” did you mean The Bigs? That would be a stretch goal at your age, given that you’re starting flat footed with zero hours. The best you can reasonable expect (in my opinion) is instructing or maybe freight dog. For God’s...

Actually, basic flight training, IFR, &. precision maneuvering (like in the commercial) are essentially the same, but more intensive & over a shorter period of time. the weeding out is brutal. If you’re selected for “Heavies,” (c5, c17, p3, p8, c130, KC135) essentially you will have an R-ATP...

Dunno, about the last two questions, since in my flying 3 miles vis & 3k bases is an emergency anymore. Patterns are frequently a busy place with lots of distractions & moving parts. patterns are standardized & predictable for a reason, particularly at an uncontrolled airport. Descending to...

True, but much of the variation with altitude has been erased with electronic optical sensors of the bellows device, & the signal outputted to either a motor that drives the hands or (more common now with new altimeters) a computer that paints the hands like on an electronic watch. In the past...

But think it through: why? The hands of the altimeter are for humans. The instrument merely responds To the difference in pressure. It doesn’t care what altitude it is at, only the pressure change.

Yeah, lefty here, too. additionally, I prefer really fat pens with silicone grips or pencils with those triangular silicone slip-on fingertip cushions. Anything that will help hold the pencil in the webbing between forefinger & thumb. That keeps the pen from dropping onto the floor—-sorta...

The line is what you say it is, given your experience & judgment today. It is called Aeronautical Decision Making. However, you should “stretch” those limits as you go forward. Tiny stretches when you’re alone, big stretches when you’re flying with a cfi. Ground reference maneuvers have a...

She could just apply for a picture State ID at the driver's license registration place. She doesn't have to be a driver. All this is online at TEXAS DMV, with forms and instructions. And, at her age, she does need a passport since you travel so much. If it works out better for you, Puerto...

One, I thought it happened recently. ….never mind. I found the ones from 23

But anything this year?

Well I’m as dumb as you, then. above right on the sectional is a note about class d airspace & checking notams, but I couldn’t find one.

Well, you haven’t soloed, so you might want to cool your jets. Take your time and keep your eyes & options open. speaking as a pilot with 25 yrs on you, you need to temper your expectations with the kind of FAA physical you can get & maintain. The older we get, the more opportunity for our...

Think about killing two birds with one stone & attending a university with a flying program, U of North Dakota…there are several. Scholarships are available. if you get a bachelor's you are keeping your options open for military flying. and if you run out of money to get all the ratings...

To figure out exactly what is going on. Linking him up with DPEs to discuss & review the matter. If the local DPEs would be reluctant, then why work up from the bottom? If the guy is having perceptions problem with local civilian flight instructors, then some advice from the top of the local...

In any event, something you should take up with the FSDO.

I imagine your revocation wasn’t because you failed a ramp check. If your conduct was so egregious so as to get your ticket revoked, perhaps instructors don’t want the liability if it happens again. Conduct has consequence, for you & for the flight instructor who signs off on you if you screw...

Above^^^, but Also think about availability. Good rate attract a lot of pilots. The Negative on good rates: what is the maintenance like? Besides, a good rate on an old flight school dog doesn’t mean much if it is in the shop all the time. Just things to think about. a long time ago I...