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Hello, I mistakenly bought the small tablet RAM mount when I needed the full size mount, alas, it was too late to return the mount. So I'm selling an essentially brand-new RAM small tablet mount, p/n RAM-B-121-UN8U, still in the (opened) bag, with instructions, inner rubber pad, and epoxy...

+1. I thought I would know it all after the check ride. Oh boy...

Where are you flying out of near Chicago? I’m up in MKE and did my primary out of KDPA. As others have said, enjoy the process. You’re learning an amazing art. For me I wasn’t comfortable until 30 hours or so. And if it helps, in my instrument training, sometimes I feel right back where you...

I’m using Gleim’s online tool and it’s fairly good. Ask me next week when the exam is done :) I found the ASA instrument handbook not very useful. The Jeppesen “Commercial Instrument: Guided Flight Discovery “ textbook is very very good. I’m one of those ‘you have to have this ‘ people about this book.

Thanks everyone! Super helpful ideas.

Hi, I'm working on my IR and need to better organize my lap. I use an 11" iPad primarily in a 172S. I have ordered a Ram mount to hold the ipad in front of the yoke, but I'm dubious if that will work out. It's a non-GPS iPad so charts only. Also considering a full-lap kneeboard, but the ones...

+1. The sterile cockpit concept, which often gets tossed when we’re with an instructor. Another idea would be to sit in the cockpit on the ground, engines off, and run the flows until their hands move automatically, and toss in some competing tasks. Finally, i doubt you do this, but I’ve had...

A couple things IMO. Pluses: Yeah it might reduce some of the air time “needed” to be checkride ready. As noted, a good CFI can use the sim more effectively than in the air. I.e. emergency procedures, system failures, situational awareness, pause and analyze. You can “fly” when the weather is...

@mondtster well said, couldn’t agree more. It’s so true that the TW endorsement is relatively easy but being proficient takes much more time. I’d offer a perspective to your comment about just enjoying the flying- which again totally agree. For me, it’s been hard to find a community to enjoy...

I’m only a bit further along so good to hear your positive approach and desire to keep learning. I got about 75 hrs post PPL before I started on additional endorsements. Mostly due to time money etc but in hindsight the experience made learning more systems much easier. Complex was relatively...

Hello, I'm looking for airventure patches for 2015 and 2016, similar to the enclosed. If you have any you're willing to part with, please PM me. -Paul

Current toy is a '16 K1300S, enough to satisfy. I've been watching prices of an F430, but think that's more pipe dream than reality. And there's this BT-15 I've had my eye on...

https://thepointsguy.com/2017/09/united-737-avoids-midair-collision-ohare/?utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Editorial&utm_campaign=TWITTER-100000080461661 FlightAware route checks out; some acrobatic turns going on around JVL. Glad all are safe. The turn is odd to me - did a...

Thanks all for the great input!

Hello, Planning to visit DC next week and have not been to the Hazy center before. Appreciate any input: 1. Would you recommend the visit? 2. We are staying near the Capitol building. Appears to be 1.5h transit by bus or 40min+ by car / $50 uber. Any other suggestions on how to get there...

I agree with most feedback here - great job dealing with an unusual situation and good CRM. Yes working the POH checklist might have made things better, and here I'd like to raise one point: "I looked at my buddy and he at me" This is the startle response - shock at the surprise can hijack our...

I took 10 years off. Flying skills came back right away. Tailwheel wheelies on the other hand...

... where & what are you flying this weekend? I got some tailwheel time in a Citabria yesterday but otherwise no flying this weekend :(

I have the Night Owl system. Came with four cameras, dvr, all cords etc for I think $400. Auto records any motion, keeps data for 30 days or so, streams to my phone, has desktop app for more editing. Can also get extension cables and additional cams for reasonable cost. Has good night vision and...

I've been in this situation twice this year, once as the climbing a/c and once as the descending a/c. In both cases, the traffic warnings from the ADSB systems alerted me well before I had visual contact. In the climbing case I'd say it saved mine and the other pilot's lives.