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We can't see it in this vid, but I'm betting thats a smaller diameter 3-blade prop. Still impressive...

@Ronbonjovi If you get a stable air day, do some night flight (dual). It can be realllly smooth and fun.

I'm pretty sure there was on older thread on here or the blue board that discussed this, and the answer was "no". Basically decided what you are going for ahead of time, and be SURE you will not be denied. For the OP: Just FYI I live in NY, and did 99% of my work for the medical with Dr. B. via...

Consult with a very good AME first, before filling out ANY forms. I can personally recommend Dr. Bruce Chien. He understands the process better than just about anyone, and his fee is a pittance if you are considering anything aviation related. I found it well worth the effort, since I would...

I can not fathom attempting to fly drunk. Just, no way. I seriously would not even consider flying if I had drank anything that day. People do crazy stuff...

Beautiful day today (until this afternoon anyway). Can't fly, must work. Life Sucks.

Wow, I guess my training has been pretty good. I've done all of this except spins and actual IMC & "on top" work. Flying out of a class C to an un-towered airport for training/practice has definitely given me exposure to a little of everything. I asked about spin training, and he said that he...

You make a good point - I bet I was dehydrated. It was hot (85F), 100% sun, I was in jeans and a polo, and the Cherokee is "ventalationally challenged". I had a bottle of water with me (always do) but I didn't have time to even think about a drink while being directed under the hood...

I had a solo practice session scheduled today, but winds were 14G20 at the practice airport, and I'm only signed off for 12kt or less. So instead I did a dual and got another 1.4 under the hood. That crosses that off the requirements list with 3.4 total. Now the only requirement I have left to...

Welcome aboard!

Yes this is for PPL. Alright, this is somewhat of a relief. Actually read the AIM and some of the study guides, it reads like a meteorologist degree is expected. At any rate, I think I'm pretty solid on the "what products are available, what do the represent, and how can you use them" stuff, in...

I spent about a hour+ of my 3 hour study time last night just doing weather again. Reading the ACS and the AIM weather stuff, as well as other sources. Question is - how deep and in what ways do examiners dig into this? I mean, here's my thoughts: - I'm a pilot, not a meteorologist. Yes...

Yeah, I plan to have one bright ass light on my plane, LED all the way (CRAZY prices on these things though, $300!!!). And - we did practice one without the light on. Super freaky. Plan to go do more night as soon as I can get time and a good night. Heading out tomorrow afternoon to do more solo...

That's a bunch of BS, but what are you gonna do? I agree you shouldn't HAVE to do another XC, but I plan to do at least one extra anyway even though I've already met the requirements. Some of the most difficult part of the check ride from what I've read/been told can be the XC and diversion. I...

Related "Crazy" question. I have been told I can bring pretty much whatever reference material I want to the oral. I plan to bring the current ACS, FAR/AIM, current paper charts, electronic version of AFD (on my EFB which I also plan to bring), electronic E6B. Can I also bring my prep book...

Just got the latest ed from Amazon delivered last night along with the 2017 FAR/AIM. Looks like a great resource with all the references for each statement. Have been working my way through one section at a time, looking up and reading each ref. I also printed out the actual ACS and marked the...

Yeah, if/when I buy a plane it's going to have the biggest brightest landing light I can get for it. That little thing single incandescent light sucks.

Did the night XC last night, first time I've flown at night. KSYR->KART and back. YesterDAY was low clouds and 50F/miserable all day, but as forecast it all cleared out about 6pm, a nice high pressure system pulled in. As the sun set we got ready and it was a beautiful flight. Smooth as glass...

Wow, thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I've been to various parts of the ADK before (driving), mostly when younger. Have done some backcountry camping and canoeing up around Cranberry Lake, Big Tupper and up into Canada (Frontenac PP), as well. Have never been to Lake Placid though. But...

Looking to plan either a long day trip or overnight to somewhere up in the Adirondacks or possibly VT for after I get my PPL. Yeah, putting the horse ahead of the cart a bit, but planning this kind of thing keeps my eye on the prize.(Plus planning it and even flying it solo is a great exercise)...