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Another consideration is that exceeding the demonstrated crosswind published in the POH (and usually on a placard in view of the pilot) could invalidate your hull insurance should it end badly.

I pay property tax on the C172 I have leased to a flight school. I don't think they discount the tax for some personal use in San Antonio.

Just as a point of clarification: "...essential features like monthly chart and data downloads, documents, and account data syncing will continue to work for recent app versions. Your current version of ForeFlight will continue to function as long as it remains installed on your device, but you...

If you've experienced his abnormal behavior first-hand and what you write is accurate, contact the FSDO.

Landed and felt the right side noticeably drop a few seconds after touching down. Really odd feeling. It wasn't a hard landing but my first thought was that a tire had blown even though it didn't feel like that. It was the strut and the right side was about 4-5 inches low. I sent a photo and...

I went with Progressive. I must carry specific coverages on my auto and home policies as well as for any other land/water craft. I already had the max limits so that wasn't an issue. And each year at renewal I must send them a copy of those policies. If I fail to maintain these limits, the...

I asked the same questions about 2.5 years ago. https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/risk-management-regarding-passengers.135601/ I received a lot of useless advice, but there were some smart/wise comments. The case citations regarding rights to recover were helpful. I do have...

As a boomer (self-taught, self-motivated) who owned training centers for complex software, I learned that different people learn in different ways. When I learned to fly, I read the manual, but found the on-line video courses to be the optimal means for me to learn the material. I then reviewed...

Who would have guessed my beer belly would constantly shove the lap belt downward and keep me safe!

I'm assuming this is at an uncontrolled airport. Are these incursions Category A, B, C, or D? (thanks Larry in TN for linking the definitions). Knowing the category would establish the significance of the threat. If I saw a vehicle crossing while I'm on the downwind, I wouldn't care. But on...

A Google image search yielded this result: Vintage US Military Pilot's penlight, flashlight No. 6, Type A-6B US, Yates Mfg. Co Chicago 10. Ill.

Each wing has an inboard tank using the sheet metal skin of the wing and a fuel cell (bladder) as the outboard tank. The outer tank drains into the inner tank. The bladders are circa 2008.

I think this is the issue. Easy enough to check and fix. And, yes, I sometimes did notice some blue stains below the valve, just not always. Thanks! Wow! Reads like a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle mystery. I'll keep this in mind, but I've already told my A&P to service/replace the valve as that sound...

Not a problem, but I am curious. About a year ago I discovered that the fuel from the starboard tank would have a very dark blue tint when I sumped. Port tank is always a normal light blue tint. When I sump, I drain about 1-1.5 oz from each. Usually, the second test from the starboard tank shows...

As many others, I gained much from scouting. I accomplished almost everything possible and our troop was large and vibrant. One summer, a man known for his philanthropy invited our troop to use his olympic-sized pool at his estate. Each week dozens of local boy scout troops enjoyed his pool and...

San Antonio and westward is expecting to be mostly cloudy during the event. Poor viewing.

Sorry but I don't have current knowledge. I tried to get into Bulverde Airpark (1TT8) two years ago but was put on the wait list. Timing didn't work out for me but it was about a 6 month wait. I've always enjoyed KCVB. Just a 20 minute drive west of San Antonio. Excellent runway and good fuel...

The few FBOs and airports I've spoken with west of San Antonio are not planning to charge a ramp or landing fee. But that may be changing as they fully understand the anticipated magnitude of this event. One told me yesterday their corporate HQ has just decided to add a special events fee. It's...

For me it was a sticky exhaust valve.But mine ran extremely rough.

Perhaps I wasn't clear. Yes, ATC is always very helpful. When a MOA is hot they seem to regard it as if it were a TFR. They really don't want us interfering with military pilot training. I'm fine with that. If I'm using Flight Following (and I always do) they will direct me to alter course to...