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Any word from the organizers on keeping or cancelling Oshkosh this year? Seems like most big public events like this are getting cancelled. Asking because I paid for a house...and have limited time to get a refund.

After attending an ATC seminar in So Cal where a controller said they prefer pilots from my airport (KWHP) obtain clearances in the air, I tried it. Never again. It took 25 minutes and the third transfer before they would give it to me. I was almost 1/2 way to my destination. This made a...

I have a full Avidyne PFD / MFD / DFC90 autopilot, plus (much of it redundant to Avidyne) Garmin 750 / 650 touch screens. The system will fly the DP for me, but I do it myself to stay current usually.

Could be my mistake. I figure since it’s a VOR-centric approach, I use VOR’s first.

Two weeks ago, I was #2 departing KPSP 31L on the Cathedral 1 departure procedure at night. This is a fairly complex DP, as it involves a heading climb until you cross a VOR radial, and then at least 2 climbing turns. I watched the airliner in front of me, and noted he turned way before the...

Doing the same thing at 65. I can’t work for airlines, but possibly charter / corporate. Done with instrument; working on Commercial.

Thanks all for the great suggestions! I read every one and will follow them. I’ve gotten conflicting info on Uber...some say it’s great...the lady I’m renting the house from says it’s not reliable. I’ll rent just in case.

Already full...sorry!

Can’t believe it took me until now...65 years old...lifelong aviation addict...and going to AirVenture for first time this year. Two questions: 1. I rented a cute little house about 7 miles away from the airport. What’s the traffic and parking situation? I am planning to fly commercial and...

What you are experiencing is 100% normal and a sign you are making good Aeronautical Decision Making. I too am a relatively new IFR pilot. My plane has TKS de-icing, which is meant to clear light icing in an emergency. It’s not certified for flying into known icing conditions. I just assume...

My instructors have always told me not to set the parking brake for more than a few minutes...an hour at most, because it’s bad for the brake pads. Right or wrong, I only use chalks and tie-downs, even in windy conditions.

According to my broker, most policies, including mine, will not cover Signature’s onerous requirements. But just to be sure, he’s confirming. Since the answer will almost certainly be “no”, he’s also asking how much it could cost to upgrade the coverage. If I get any more insights, I’ll post them.

No I’m not commercial. I’m reacting to the requirement to carry a commercial policy...even though I’m not commercial.

If you are comfortable indemnifying them, carry the required polices, and if your insurance is comfortable serving as primary in the event something happens, I agree. In my case, my insurance company says “no way”, and are checking to see if they are even willing to provide this coverage at...

Signature contract language is attached.

Since I use Signature Flight Support in Palm Springs frequently, I decided to read the fine print I am signing every time on the contract. Then I talked to some attorneys. Whoa. If you use Signature, read it yourself. You may decide, as have I, to go elsewhere, or to at least not let them...

Update from OP. Both Signature and Atlantic have nightly rates: $50 during off season (summer) and $100 in season (Fall / Winter / Spring). They both have some hangars also that can be leased, though Signature’s hangars can’t fit a Cirrus.

I could probably find this with an hour of digging through FAR’s, but if someone knows, I’d appreciate it. I recently passed an Instrument Proficiency Check, which included oral and flight tests. Now I have a BFR coming up in December. Question...can either the oral or flight portion of the...

Flying VFR tonight from Burbank to Palm Springs. Any suggestions on Waypoints / Routes to avoid those big mountains? I assume Banning pass, but hoping to get some waypoints.