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Hi Guys, What are the must do airports around Phoenix area? I am looking for airports that are max around +- 1.5 hr flight from Scottsdale (110kts). I got already some must sees on my list like Sedona, but what is your favorite and why? Thanks! Regards, Dennis

The policy price I listed is 50% as I will cancel it, so the full price is $300ish. I also asked a quote from Avemco and they have the pretty much the same rates. @Warlock: The flightschool offers the packages as included insurance for the renters. I will check this again with them and ask for...

It is based on the quote of Aopa insurance, with only the 1 million liability and 50% refund when cancelled within 6 months. The place I want to rent from does not force me to do so, as they have the full hull and 1 million insured by default. But it feels safe in case something happends...

Hi guys, What are your opinions on renters insurances? Looking to rent C172 for a few weeks with included “full hull” for the plane and 1 million usd on damages. I am not from the States, is this a reasonable insurance? I requested some quotes for renters insurance for additonal liabiality for...

I replaced my Brightline for a backpack bag, Sportys flight gear HP. It is suitable for a lot of stuff but the quality is not so good. The shoulder strap came loose after a few usages. As I am in Europe they refunded the whole thing without having to return so I got it fixed. Bag is fine but...

"The mission of the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP) is to ensure that foreign students seeking training at flight schools regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) do not pose a threat to aviation or national security." "Persons seeking flight training must submit a request if...

I think so yes...., as you will be a 'student' in that case and will follow flight training.

That makes sense, but I heard some other stories as getting checked out is some kind of 'training'. I already have a brandnew PPL foreign based license based on my dutch one :-). Thanks !

Hi Guys, I am struggeling to get to know if I need to a AFSP (Alien Flight Student Program) clearance or not. I contacted their office a few times but nobody wants to give my a clear answer. "Look at our site"... I have a foreign based PPL license with ASEL rating and based in the Netherlands...

2 months ago when a NH90 army helicopter (heavy) decided to line up the runway for departure at an uncontrolled airport... this while I was on very short final and made an extra call to the guy just as the AFIS did....

Hi Guys, I would like to fly a Cessna 172 (preferable injection and G1000) around the Phoenix area for 2-3 weeks in April. I found Southwest Flight Center at Scottsdale offering multiple C172s and they are fine with me taking them for 1/2 nights. Their prices are a little higher then most in...

Thanks everyone for all the information, that was very helpfull! I will be giving it a try on a weekend day.

Hi guys (and girls?), As a ~400hr PPL-SEP pilot from the Netherlands (Europe) I am looking to fly for a few weeks for fun around the Arizona area. I got my Foreign based license and everything looks ready to go. Ofcourse I will be doing some training to familiarize myself with the US way of GA...