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No, this is an older guy named Richard. He’s a retired engineer and a CFI in one of the clubs at TKI. I got the impression he was one of the guys who would get a call to fill in when someone like you gets a new job. I’m almost positive it’s the same gig. Of course now that I actually count it...

My first CFI was an old guy that used to have that gig. Pretty sure it was the exact gig out of TKI, not just one like it. I am pretty sure he still fills in sometimes. He tried to get me to do it but alas I never got my commercial. Depending on how much you value your time and whether there...

I was referring to a big worthless meeting and a guy who always comes in rambling about all the things he thinks make him better than everyone else. Seemed appropriate.

Update: I used the phrase “cocaine line worth of overconfidence and self promotion” in a work setting today. Feeling very accomplished. I’d like to thank EAA for kicking this guy out and POA for being, well, POA and providing such a great line.

This is amazing. I’m going to work this phrase into the next worthless meeting I have at work.

Unfortunately, that’s how all regulations work. We fly under a set of rules not determined by congress but which carry the force of law. They are regulations. I think that’s BS because no one is then accountable for laws that come in the form of regulations and the courts defer to the agency for...

So they created an air taxi service that is more expensive and gives you a car on the other end that you somehow wouldn’t have in a major city once you got there? Basically you have one taxi vehicle instead of 2 now? That really had to take some imagination.

Just make sure they allow solo flight in them. A lot of places around here require you to have an instructor along, which makes renting for any appreciable amount of time a lot tougher.

Higher hull value will definitely drive up rates. Different companies price experience differently - some weight more heavily on time in type or fixed vs retract. Some give a big discount for thresholds of hours while some look for instrument rating or commercial. It’s easy to call a broker and...

I tell everyone who asks about USAA my ridiculous experience with them. They used to be great. Lower costs and better service. Cost started to sneak up but the service was still better than others. I gave up on them when I was hit by an uninsured driver (documented with a police report) and had...

I use it fairly often. As mentioned above, I use it at the 7-11s that have blocked my Amex. It's nice to be able to use my watch or phone instead of taking out my wallet, and it is taken in a lot more places now than it was 5 years ago.

The FAA db will allow you to find the serial number of the airplane by N-number and then look it up by the serial to find the new N-number.

Self serve avgas pumps will always be behind the times technologically, but Apple Pay solves my Amex problem where it is accepted. The merchant can’t tell what kind of card it is so they can’t deny it. There are a bunch 7-11s in my area that have the Amex sticker on the window but have figured...

I just buy new ones. He has them on the website for cheap ($1.50/pair). I think someone found a place to get them 100 at a time for much cheaper per unit, but for the number I go through, I’d rather let Phil buy in bulk.

I had a similar problem. Emailed and didn’t get a response but I called Phil at the number on his website and asked him if he could refurbish them since new ones have a different material protecting the cords. He said to let him look and try to repair first, then do the refurb only if needed...

How much weight are you actually saving over a couple aluminum angles? If these work so well, why not just buy some thick dock line or use the tie down ropes you are already carrying with you? And holy crap that expensive for a piece of rope with a plastic bit to let you loop it!

Why not both?

I guess the Chesty Love case didn’t make it to that article?

If I were smart enough to be a real accountant instead of a tax accountant, I may be offended. Funny, slightly relevant story. I work for a big firm and was on the phone with a big shot important national practice audit partner explaining the tax implications of a transaction years ago. She...

Fringe benefit rules are complex. I think gym equipment has a requirement that it be the on premises of the employer and available only to the employee and his spouse/kids. As a CFI, I think a bike to get around the airport to see different clients or some weights that are used as teaching...