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    Stratus 3...........any rumors?

    Will the Stratus 3 be able to compete with the new Sentry (from Foreflight and uAvionix) which costs only $499? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    I need some help with radio communications

    Lots of good advices already but as a new pilot myself I just want to share with you that when in doubt just ask in plain, conversational English. Controllers are amazingly helpful in general and would rather understand you clearly. I learned out of a class D under a class B and have always used...
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    Do pilots use paper or digital logbook?

    I second the recommendation of an electronic logbook. Makes it immensely easier to analyze data and check currency. All endorsements can be done electronically if the CFIs are savvy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    SR-20

    If you’re thinking of an older SR20, you should consider a G1 or G2 SR22 as well. A bit more expensive in acquisition but similar maintenance and a much more capable plane. I was in your shoes and ended up buying a G2 SR22. Don’t be afraid of Avidyne. The upgrade options for the...
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    Avidyne IFD440 and 540... who has one?

    I have had the IFD550/440 combo, along with the DFC90 autopilot, remote transponder with ADSB-Out, and ADSB-In, for 2 months now. An absolute pleasure to use. I also have the iPad IFD100 app but don't even need to use it thanks to the large touch screen of the IFD550. Nice to have both...
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    Continuing Education--what's your favorite?

    COPA has CPPP courses throughout the year for its members. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    My first (and hopefully last) "possible pilot deviation"

    KPAO ground usually instructs, "Taxi runway 31 via terminal/hangar side" without specifically asking pilots to stop at the runup area. I can see how someone unfamiliar with the airport can just pull up and hold short without being instructed to do so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Do all PPL instructors hold instrument ratings?

    Isn't it a good idea to learn from different CFIs instead of using the same one for both PPL and IR? I have always learned something new when flying with a different CFI. There are so many different techniques/styles out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    ForeFlight Version 9... New Features include:Checklist, Glide Advisor, and more

    The checklist function is a bit disappointing. They should use either the full screen or allow configurable split screen. I currently open my personalized checklist PDF in the Documents tab, utilizing the whole screen, able to go back and forth between different pages with just a quick swipe...
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    PPL solo X-country... am I allowed to plan my own route?

    I've just finished my cross country requirements and am preparing for the checkride. Folks here are correct. Your CFI won't take any unnecessary liability and you shouldn't be too ambitious. I fly in congested airspace and between flying the plane, navigating, recalculating time and distance...
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    Traffic in sight....... J/K

    Makes sense now. He didn't ask you to lie. It's very easy to mistake the traffic when you're in a busy airspace. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Constant airspeed climb/descent

    Pitch control is not necessary at either the beginning or the end of a climb or descent but is often done to obtain a desired optimal airspeed. To climb, add power, pitch up, trim. To level off, pitch down, reduce power, trim. After a while, you'll do both pitch and power adjustments...
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    Newbie questions

    1) Questions for Bay Area folks: I was departing KPAO, requesting left downwind departure and flight following to KSNS. On left downwind, KPAO tower handed me off to KNUQ. KNUQ tower gave me altitude restrictions and asked me to stay clear of San Jose class C airspace. But I wanted to go through...
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    Best way out of S0-Cal

    Hank S, appreciate your disagreeing with me. No point arguing... except for the lane splitting thing. Man, do you ride?!! I have never met a fellow motorcyclist who doesn't envy us Californian riders being able split lanes. There are of course safe ways to do it and stupid ways to do it. But you...
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    Feds Capitulate to Santa Monica

    Sounds awesome. Where can I buy this? Is the tofu cruelty-free? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Best way out of S0-Cal

    Oh, so much love for my California here. Gorgeous state. Only state where I can split lanes on my motorcycle. Countless days for VFR flying--OK, maybe not this month. Tough gun control. Forefront of clean energy. Both houses and governorship are controlled by Dems. Solidly liberal. Talented...
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    Those who rent, how often do you fly?

    What a great fleet! And if those are wet rates, they're so much cheaper than those in Palo Alto. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Those who rent, how often do you fly?

    West Valley Flying Club is an anomaly, isn't it? It's awesome to have so many planes in a club. Is there any other large club like that anywhere else in the country? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    My day flying with AOPA President Mark Baker !

    I'm an AOPA member and appreciate the resources and advocacy they do on behalf of GA. The membership fee is minimal enough... Not sure why some of you have such animosity toward them. But then again, I'm probably the only one here who hates the NRA with a passion... So to each his own. Sent...
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    White the Scariest Story You Can Using Only 4 Words

    President Donald J Trump Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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