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If I may add something.....in test pilot class we were always told to keep is simple. the airplane wing doesn’t care or know anything about TAS, air temperature, altitude humidity, etc... it only knows and cares about the resultant density and speed of airflow..... the airspeed indicator the...

Not sure it should be complicated. If airman applicant cannot get a ride within a 3 week period, airman should be able to call and schedule with FSDO within that 3 week window. Question remains, what’s acceptable waiting period for a check ride and what’s a reasonable cost? FAA has no policy...

Disagree. DPEs around my place are over 1 month out for scheduling. Got a buddy needing a CFI ride and was closer to 2 months out and going out of state for it and costing $1200 for the privilege. My fly club met with FSDO about getting more DPEs and told it was adequate. FAA doesn’t want to...

Hindsight2020- There was an effort years ago to allow CFIs with a certain level of experience, such as a gold seal or number of sign offs, to reinstate their expired CFI rating without paying for a check ride, in order boost number of CFIs and add experience to the ranks. Not sure how far it got...

C172 running under experimental with flex fuel V8. It’s in development for STC but liability in US will likely only have it available outside US or for govt PAO category. The conversion is currently exp exhibition category. I have not had much problem finding MOGAS at my airports, but AVGAS is...

Yes, c172 = Cessna 172, it has a Corsair V8 conversion that is flex fuel rated.... not original Lycoming. POH supp requires minimum 85 octane as it’s a 500 HP marine engine but flat rated to airframe cert limit so it’s nowhere near it’s related output which allows for the lower...

Besides the environmental hazard of leaded gas, and higher cost, I think the biggest concern we GA guys should have is the imminent outlawing of it. California has filed multiple lawsuits against distributors but were essentially dismissed due to federal govt arguing in the distributors favor as...

I’m a member of APA flying club (KAPA) and they have a Bonanza and twin travel air for reasonable rates....also getting a Mooney. I think the Bonanza is $160-170/hr, wet, which is cheap. If it flies, floats or f*#ks, its cheaper to rent! also, I see postings at KCOS for Arapaho flying club with...

FAA said it would be far too expensive when expanding DPE program, and overkill. Initially, DPEs were to lessen the load on FAA staff as inspectors still did checkrides into the 1980s, although most wanted to pay for a DPE as they were easier to deal with and considered more reasonable....about...

Again, These gate keepers are not government agencies supported by tax dollars of the applicant. Their cost reflects that set by their membership which is set in specific terms and is non arbitrary. Said fees also support that association that they become part of. Often, more than 1 such gate...

There are plenty of options for each.....some more expensive than others and none require you pass through a single government entity for certification that out sources the process to individuals with no controls on what they can charge. Lawyers must pass a bar exam, the BAR is essentially a...

Not mandatory? I guess you are right if you are training to be a bar tender or accountant. Please explain another method of obtaining a pilots cert or rating without a check ride?

I’ve been there....it’s really a catch 22 in that you need the flight time to get the flight time. I’d suggest talking to national guard if you have a degree. I know several guys that went that route, some starting out as a mechanic or load master and got a pilot position. You could get the...

The GA DPE program has been a problem for decades, but especially last 6-7 years with uptick in student and pro pilot starts. I spoke with several applicant airmen waiting months for check rides that not only have to pay the DPE way more then they should, but now pay to stay proficient until the...

There’s a lot of mis information about taking certified to non certified. The limitations are well spelled out in nationwide FAA policy, and they are about the same as Amateur built now for your size class 1 plane. My c172 is experimental due to having a V8 engine, and there are many benefits to...

You had DME? Our B727s were always inop..... With IFR PTS being within 10 degrees and old but certified HDG’s drifting as they do with no way to properly reset enroute, who’s to say what your heading really is. I have never heard of anyone getting in hot water over it.

Do you think ATC cares if you crab your heading a few degrees and remain on the same original vector line? If so, simply ask for a new heading every now and then, but it will be about the same. Normally, we would ask for updated heading to the direct fix each freq handoff, sometimes they’d...

Rajiv Over what time frame had it been during your training? I have been an instructor pilot from everything from a c152 to Boeing’s and can tell you the biggest issue I’ve seen in this regard is long periods of time between lessons. In any event, ask your CFI to try this: while on runway before...

For what it worth, if you have the original IFR required nav-coms and basic 6 pack, forget the GPS. If original, radios are likely ARC 300 series and IFR certified. Spend your $ on a good IFR CFI, that’s where you will get the most benefit for your dollar. Be sure your pitot static inspection is...

Simply put, RNP is required navigation performance. RNP is the required accuracy of your GPS equipment at time of approach and expresses as a decimal such as .3, or accuracy must me within .3 miles of actual position to commence approach. Picture your aircraft in a .3 mile wide circle.....you...