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You call that 'getting away with it?' Am I missing something? It sounds like they verified all his time with one small mistake of 15min. That can easily have been a legitimate mistake.

I think the original poster may have been more concerned with off-airport landings and not the altitude. I would suggest to just pick an interstate to follow 'some what' by keeping it in glide range. Also, pick a less windy day if you want to go any lower than 7-8K to avoid being shook all about.

You are thinking 'political' time zones, I am referring to 'scientific' time zones. There are 24 hours in the day for a 360 degree globe. Each hour then equates to 15 degrees around the globe. The reason for 25 and not 24 is because the international date line splits one zone in half. They are...

The problem is not DST vs ST. It's our current view of a day. All 25 time zones are actually based on 'Sun straight up at noon time.' For all of time our work days were 'sun centered' due to no real good artificial lighting. And, they are still 'sun centered'. But, what has changed with...

Make sure your CFI is really up to the task. I recently moved and my new CFI is definitely 'on edge' when I am doing slow flight in my Lance. My previous CFI had a lot of time in PA32 so he and I really had some fun slow-flight and power-on stalls. The new CFI does not like the sight picture...

First: The endorsement should come after just an hour or so of transition time. I can understand that the school may limit solo time until they fell the pilot will always put the gear down, but the endorsement should come quickly. Second: I also agree that he can log pic as 'sole manipulator'...

It's all covered in the FAA's MON program. There is some good information at https://bruceair.wordpress.com/tag/vor-minimum-operational-network/ You should get to know the closest MON airport (and it's MON approaches) to your home base.

Real certified checks can still easily be clawed back for several weeks by payer. They just claim they lost the paper. Wire is only way to go for anything over $5K. While it can be clawed back too, it takes coordination by both banks and your bank will talk to you before they approve a...

Maybe he just walks....

Several years ago, I did FL to Green Bay for a business conference. Went up on the Michigan side, then direct west to just south of Green Bay. It's the highest I have ever gotten my Lance. 12000 and 13000. It took a LONG time to get it up there. On the return flight, I went a little West just to...

The old guy (well, I am 64 and he is much older) in the hanger next to me started 'volunteering' at the local shop after he retired from his real job. After a while, the owner started paying him and giving him more experience with more things. He passed his A&P and has since been spending most...

My last buy, I rented an aircraft, two CFIs and a mechanic for a day. One CFI went back with me, the other went back with the A&P. and the rental plane. (The A&P was having issues with his medical at the time, otherwise he would have just flown the rental aircraft back himself. It was a 4 hour...

Does anybody know if it's snowing in Hell today? I can't believe that the FAA reversed a legal interpretation and decided to use common sense instead.

Well, it looks like it's going to snow in TN again this weekend. I hope the OP is not down south again. His little rant has already created 4 pages. If he is gets 'notam grounded' again, we may get another 4 pages.:popcorn:

No. Southwest Florida back in the late 80's, and at night. (At least the only time to which I will admit.:))

True story. ATC: "say altitude." Pilot: "Stand by." Pilot: "Sorry, kid was barfing in the back seat. Returning to 8000 now." ATC: "understood."

Be glad your are not in a helicopter. Just think, there is just this ONE big nut up there. :p

Why would you squawk 1200? Leave it on 7600 until you are on the ground. Should you encounter reasonable VMC, stay VMC and land as soon as practical & safe, but that does not mean you are now flying VFR rules. You are still on your IFR flight plan. Still IFR altitudes. And, they are still...

I once reported the wrong field in sight. :( When I turned toward it, the controller politely said (something to the effect) "caution, airport xxx at your 12oclock. airport yyy at your 3oclock."

My suggestion: Start looking for a clean PA32, not a PA32R. The older the better. The retract will kill you in insurance. If you find a PA32R before your PPL, go ahead and get it, but park it till you have your PPL. If it needs some radio upgrades for IFR, then put it in the shop and get the...