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Maybe it can theoretically work, but I was really puzzling over the idea that with headwinds slowing you down, flying for max distance, even slower, would make up for lack of fuel. How is that supposed to work? Sure, more time flying with the same fuel, but also you are slower, and still have...

well...except for that he mentioned he never has to ask on other carriers.

Again. Take it up with the instructors and clubs that teach this. Students don’t get to decide where and when the checklists will be done, they are being taught and have no standing to dictate these kinds of things. So getting angry at students is kind of odd. Or even new pilots that have been...

well, again all great advice. And I get that some think one shouldn’t least time possible on the runway. Makes sense to me. Least amount of time. And I don’t know if different in the US, but certainly you and others indicate everyone is irritated waiting for students to do run up, in the areas...

gee...yeas, I do that all the time, is that...is that frowned upon? The other motorists seem to encourage me, what with all their horn honking, and waving. It’s really a stretch calling that the same thing. There are at least some extra checks you need to do JUST before takeoff. Maybe some do...

likewise for you! I’m glad too, as I edited in another response, I just felt though it is an amazing story it felt too personal to share, it hit me after. I’m not sure why, but it is a so strong feeling I went with it. she’s doing great and I hope the same for your daughter. There are always...

But this one makes me laugh every time...

Very cool subject and questions. I’m still so far away from basic PPL it is no longer funny, (well, it’s still a little funny actually) but I’m all ears here. Dream of that kind of flying though it is way above my pay scale. Hope you get a lot of answers from experienced folk!

okay...good to know, thanks. Like I said I liked him and want to still do but that Deadpool was just not for me.

I’m way over my head obviously, not a wine expert, but...can’t you buy mini bottle of wine of the type you like? Or did I just yet again expose my ignorance?

Monty Python, I first fell totally for their comedy as a 17 year old, when they showed it on PBS in the seventies, I couldn’t believe ANYONE could be soo great!. One insight I thought I had was, their comedy is almost always on several levels. Sometimes slapstick at the same time as deeper...

Understood. And understand. We fly out of a little airport (oldest one in Europe I believe) G class, uncontrolled. I see the runway as a place I want to spend the least time on, for safety. Even with our weird (to me...but who am I to judge?) checklist the instructors generally still push for...

I liked Reynolds in the pizza sitcom. Seemed funny and great comedic instincts. Kept hearing about “Deadpool” and finally saw it years after it came out and maybe I was just not in the right mood, but man...I really hated that flick, it was kind of clever in some ways but his flip attitude just...

I get that, but let me put it this way, let’s say I did it wrong...(I didn’t, this is theoretical but still let’s put it on me) , it isn’t so interesting for what I’m asking about WHO did it wrong, but “ok, mistakes were made, right now at this point what is the safest way out”. Just if I found...

Not a lot of choice, where I am. Still, and I know I’m not experienced, I have a very good attention to detail and see a lot of things wrong with the checklists. Just one example, pre engine start they have one pulling mixture to idle-cutoff, then checking fuel is at both, then throttle back and...

Thank you. In my life nothing compares to the fear, and worry I felt for that wonderful little girl. I still worry about her, but she showed a spirit that was so inspiring, and I was literally awed by her. Whenever we worry now about her growth, or her immobility I just think “but she’s still...

I thought I was showing that I was being responsible to my CFI when I figured out since the POH says clearly that ALL ground operations the engine should be leaned. It mentioned leaning in the warm up checklist before initial taxi, but never after run up. Also the club has recurring problems...

If you take it outside and find a power line near you you can measure it with the screen. It’s bound to be at least 15” tall, unless you are really far away, then it might even be smaller! Sorry...Christmas is getting to me.

I’ve heard this, but then I wonder...I just don’t know. Wouldn’t most C172’s (or any older plane) say from 1980 or so, either have replaced the motor, or been repaired enough that it was the same as original. Air frames too, if kept up, repainted, etc. and not let to deteriorate, what would...

yeah... my bad. Forgot the fence posts are nearer us in the photo, so would look shorter if moved the (50 yards?..common, give me SOMEthing) distance to the base. 150 ‘, and that’s my final answer until I get a new one.