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Hypothetically, if I have some big capital gain, I have to pay fed and state tax (MD). Is there a clever way to write it off by buying airplane? My wife hates flying but I am trying to find a good excuse to buy one that she can’t deny.

That was very informative. Thanks for sharing!

Welcome. Great to have a buddy in the same area. I directly went to the local AME for the 3rd-class Med and he did not allow a "dry-run". If you are taking any medication, search the web and find out if it is approved by FAA beforehand. I am not sure if the regular family doctor cares about...

I moved to the US 18 years ago when I was 28. My first language is Korean. I have less than 10 hours of flight time now and the radio communication is one of the most stressful aspects in flying to me. My hobby now is to listen to liveatc.net radio communications in my home airport. There are...

1 nautical mile is about 1.85 km. So, 4 (km)/1.85 (km/NM)= 2.16 NM. They are about 2.16 NM apart at the initial visual contact. Knots is NM/h. Thus, they will collide in 2.16 (NM) / 280 (NM/h) hours, which is 0.0077 hours. Therefore, 0.0077*3600 = 27.8 seconds.

I just started my training last week and I was already overwhelmed on the ground while taxiing. I couldn't even make this thing go straight! My first flight lesson was only 0.5 hours (just 1 pattern and landed). He told me to take control even during the take off, although he put his hands on...

Wow, thanks for your comments everyone. I’ve already got my medical done a week ago. I will keep in mind that the changing the aircraft type won’t be helpful to get things done. Thanks again!

Hi PoA, Finally, I have picked a school and an instructor, and just made my first flight schedule on this Saturday. I am so excited. The school only said I need to bring my US passport on the first day. I am not sure if I need to apply for the student pilot license or purchase a logbook, etc...

According to the recommendation here at POA, I got my 3rd class medical cleared today before committing any flying activities. Thanks for the advices! Just wanted to share my story. I am 45 and have been taking a medication to treat my chronic liver issue. So I wanted to see the AME only for...

Sigh... not surprising.. I work for NOAA but in different line office.

Hi Allen, thanks for sharing your experiences. Actually I saw your name in their webpage! Congratulations on becoming a private pilot. While I am still debating between two airports, I would start my medical first based on the recommendation from @AggieMike88. Thanks for your comments! Kevin

@genna, just wondering what would be the pros and cons between FDK and GAI. If FDK has better environment to learn to fly, I would like to consider.

Thanks @AggieMike88. That's really helpful. I have a quick question regarding the class. Which class should I shoot for? I know 3rd class is enough to get the private license but just wondering if FAA gives whatever highest class possible for me if I apply for higher class? In other words...

I am 45 and I just joined POA yesterday. I am located opposite side of the Potomac River from you and looking to start my journey to fly. All I need is my wife's approval which seems challenging.

Driving distance to KGAI is about 25 minutes and 30 min to KFDK from where I live. So they both are within driving distance. The only reason I am thinking of KGAI is because it is on the way to my office. KFDK is opposite direction. Towered (FDK) vs. non-towered (GAI) and outside (FDK) vs...

After a few months of reading the threads only, I finally signed up for the POA just now. I just had a discovery flight in KGAI about a month ago, and I am trying to find a good CFI in Montgomery county, Maryland to start a private pilot training. I have a full time job (my available times...