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IIRC, the 235 is something like 7:1 glide ratio. In other words, you cut power...you are a rock with Hershey bar wings. :) In my experience as well the 235 likes a little power all the way down. During my training I got to where I could do a respectable landing cutting power once I knew I...

I was a Navy Aircrewman out of NAS Miramar in the early 90's. I did several CQ debts and watched a lot of guys land F-14's and F-18's on the pigs for the first time. I was quite envious of those guys (no gals back then...that I knew of...). Thanks for the video...brought back some good memories.

How can anyone even consider comparing BoB to something like Breaking Bad? Both are incredibly awesome in their own right but comparing them is like apple's and orange's. But I do agree, as far as war series goes - BoB cannot be beat. I very, very rarely watch a movie/series twice and...

If you are considering the Clarity's then do yourself a favor and at QT Halo's to that list. They are about half the price, IIRC and they are awesome. I used a set of Zulu 2's throughout my PPL training and once I was done and carrying passengers (ie; my wife) I needed a 2nd headset and for...

You've flown all 100 hours with your CFI? That's pricey. (well, sans XC solo's and other things that you had to do alone...) I'd say it's a little koo-koo to get all the way through your PPL and still not want to go up by yourself. But hey, on the bright side - your CFI likes you, I'm...

I bought one pretty early in my training and acclimated myself to it - but never used it in the cockpit until later on. I did my required XC's with the maps but I did a couple more for fun (and I had to fly to my checkride twice) and I used FF on those to get more of a 'real world' scenario in...

I've had my PPL for a year and will probably do my IFR in 2016. I agree with a few others - get some XC time under your belt...enjoy flying for a bit and then get to work on the IFR. That's just my .02. If your mission requires you to be able to fly when weather is a bit inclement and...

...I took my CFI out for a steak dinner after I passed my checkride. We went to a nice joint in town and no one complains about steak...he's from Iowa so I knew that wouldn't be a problem. :)

To the OP: IF YOU ARE STILL READING THESE...GO TO SLEEP!! :yes: By this time tomorrow - you'll be a certificated pilot. :) Good luck!

It's one of those things that just clicks. Hard to explain. I think I had around 200 landings in my book before I solo'd. Yeah, it takes that many. :)

...that's a good point Ron - how long do dual hours carry? If it's been 7 years since he's done hood work, etc... I can't imagine that would count for anything 'current'. That said, I had a similar situation although there was more like 20 years in between. I did about 25 hours in 1990 when...

...if you didn't have to call your A&P to come out and un-bend something, it was a great landing. :) Nice job.

This helped me a ton. Perhaps it will help you too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv5HEJCyTuk

My partners...wayyyy...before I was in the plane set it up as a LLC with the plane as the asset. They have by-laws, etc... and essentially every owner (4 of us) owns 1/4 shares with voting rights. So, if someone is jacking the plane up (they had a dude running it too lean and they had to...

I haven't but I wouldn't mind trying it. I've done several flights now (I've had my PPL a year or so and have ~200 hours total time) in the 3 hour range all at that altitude and was fine when I got down - not overly tired...just the usual uncomfortable from sitting in the seat for that long...

8,000? Wow! On my longer flights I've (and my passengers) have routinely flown at 9500 and 10500 without any ill effects. I have a finger pulse oximeter and am consistently in the 90+% range at that altitude. I know everyone's physiology is different but getting on O2 at 8000' seems like...

...I've got almost 200 hours total now and have had my PPL for a little over a year...and I have NO IDEA what you are talking about. :dunno: No matter what's down below I still giggle and pinch myself not believing that I get to do this. Seriously though, I get it. With drab scenery it...

yup. odds are your DPE won't walk the plane with you - they may watch from a distance...probably not. My DPE didn't watch me at all but when he came out to the plane he started asking me all kinds of questions..."...what is this antenna for?...how do you check the oil in this thing?...how many...

yup. It's a controlled crash - but if you see the gear close up it's heavy duty stuff and designed to take the punishment. What's spooky is when you get a 'cold cat' and sink excessevily once the catapult pushes you off the deck. There's a delicate balance of knowing how much fuel/ordinance...

...looks like the 2 fella's in the Cirrus walked away with minor injuries. The witness said they were at about 100 feet...I wouldn't think that would be high enough for the chute to have much effect but either way - lucky dudes...