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This is a case where my simulated ATC experience doesn't add much value on this specific real world issue. As a pilot, though, I am guessing there are 5 issues at play: 1) change is hard. 2) the number of GPS-equipped aircraft who are NOT equipped to fly an ILS is far, far less than the number...

Hi Wayne, great point on the 0/0 case, I will concede that. However, that is also why my previous argument said, "...but unless it has auto land..." :) I will also give a little and say that in really challenging weather, I imagine there might be a workload reduction to be had in having a solid...

I've seen that progression mentioned before. I agree with the premise if the selected mode isn't doing what's expected, however, the transition to FD only (no AP) is there, in my mind, so you can verify which mode you're supposed to be in, and whether the navigator is set up correctly, etc. In...

Wayne, I remember seeing a very old video on YT by an airline captain about stepping down the automation levels. I bring a bias to the discussion as I've basically hand flown the Lancair for many hundreds of hours at this point, but I keep coming back to the AP being a solution in search of a...

Small aside, given the presence of the RNAV approach to the same runway with LPV minima, I'm curious how many pilots would prefer to shoot the ILS over the RNAV?

Excellent work, Wayne! I'm sure it's possible to get to the point where managing the automation feels as smooth as hand flying the plane, however it does seem like there's a valid conversation about the pros and cons of hand flying vs automation, specifically on the initial portion of the...

When a gauge starts acting whacky, the big question is, "is the gauge hosed, or is the underlying system having a problem?" Had it been an oil or fuel pressure gauge, then I'd put it down in somewhat of a hurry as it would be tough distinguish between the two possible outcomes. The tach...

It should include the ground refresher and the simulated/real flights. There isn't a monthly newsletter associated with the Real World IFR product, but you might be thinking of IFR Mastery, which is a series of recurring scenarios (one new one published each month. Mastery has a vast library of...

Disclosure: I helped create the product. This product has been around for long enough to gather a lot of feedback about it. We've received comments from instrument students, rusty IFR pilots and people who recently passed their instrument ride but didn't feel comfortable actually flying in the...

The MCA at GENOD on V605 northbound is 10k. That would require a 414ft/nm descent gradient on the segment after GENOD. Not a TERPs guy (do we have any of those here? *cough*), but my guess is that it exceeds a threshold. The controller can pull you off the airway with "direct GENOD" then clear...

If you just casually report the tops, it's not going to make it into a PIREP, ever, that I'm aware of. If you have an urgent PIREP, ATC will get that in the system in a hurry. Otherwise, short of that, be sure to tell ATC that you'd like to file a PIREP, then go from there. Boldmethod and AOPA...

SkewT charts are very helpful for top prediction, if you're not already aware.

I skimmed through the images, skimmed the text and thought to myself, "I bet this is Scott." Checked the author, smiled...then read the post in full. Your work is always second to none, Scott!

The Pilotworkshops VFR scenario was based on my experience at that airport. The slope was something I observed visually and was just something else to add to the list. It was more about the trees at the end, something which used to be a significant factor at my home airport before they finally...

Burning it down just to expose the heaters? Tough crowd! :) Love this place....had a tough call when traffic was departing uphill into the larger trees. I departed the other way, downhill, very slight tailwind, far fewer obstacles. Spent a good amount of my lunch time there just planning the...

What are the limitations? I fly a complex, relatively high-speed piston experimental that has a reputation of being a bit of a bear as an IFR platform (not warranted imo, but the point stands). I absolutely find that sims (non-certified, no less) help keep me sharp on many, many fronts, all of...

Am aware, I've been running xplane since V5 :) I specifically said, "RB BATDs/AATDs running X-Plane" (ie, Redbird).

"cleared direct MORON," vs "cleared direct, MORON." Never has the placement of a comma been so important :) I know MORON was referenced in an earlier post, but I couldn't resist. We've had fun with that fix in our simulated ATC environment a good number of times. Hearing the history of various...

Since I don't think it's been mentioned yet, if anyone's curious as to why MVY tower isn't likely to grant you any specific permission while you're on the ground at Katama, it's because until you're a known quantity, in the air and at a known location, there just isn't a whole lot to say other...

That's very odd, I wasn't aware any RB BATDs/AATDs were using X-Plane. Is this an xplane sim using RB's Alloy product line of flight controls, or is this a BATD/AATD? If so...which model?