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I have often wondered this myself. I trained in and currently fly out of KCID (class C). My instructor told me to contact ground for my initial VFR clearance so that is what I do. One time, ground requested that I contact clearance first. I haven't flown into another class C. I would like...

No doubt!:yes:

Nevermind. I see the note. Altitude indicates floor of the MOA.

I see it now. I was looking at Skyvector and had to pull up the specific chart. I was looking at the Crypt MOAs in western Iowa. The sectional notes show *TO and including* 8000ft. Is that ground to 8000ft or 8000ft and above? I would plan to be on flight following, but it would be nice to...

Maybe this is a stupid question, but where would I find details about MOA controlling agencies and altitudes? Some MOAs have notes on the chart, but some do not. I am interested in flying to some airports within MOAs, and would like to know who to contact for activity updates, and if the MOA...

It is basically learning all the procedures and skills needed to fly and land planes if after takeoff you can't see anything until you are on final approach. Part of that is learning to fly the plane more precisely than you do in your PP training. Part of that is knowing the ATC system and...

A guy in my partnership hasn't flown in a while. His BFR is current, but hasn't performed his landings in the last 90 days. He is a bit concerned about flying solo since it has been a while. Is it ok for me to fly right seat as a current rated pilot in the plane? By the letter of the law, I...

I met Walter Payton when I was younger. He was a nice guy. He was ridiculously strong. I remember my hand hurt all day after shaking hands with him.

That's when the flux capacitor kicks in. I hope that the Audi/VW reliability is better these days than their reputation. I just bought a Golf R. I made sure to get the CPO extended warranty though!

Not a musician or software guy, but I am an electrical engineer. I stick to RF hardware design, but it is true that I see a lot of software guys flying especially here in Cedar Rapids. Rockwell is a big employer here and has a lot of software guys...many who take up flying.

I guess my thinking is that loaning money on a fully depreciated asset is actually less risky than something like a new car because a 60k plane is probably worth around 60k a year or two after you buy it (not factoring in additional engine time if it is flown a lot). You would be lucky to get...

I would like to get out to Denver in the near future, but I have to admit I am a little worried about how crazy KAPA looks. Other than the non-standard procedures, is landing and getting out of there pretty straightforward? It appears to be one of the busiest GA airports out there, and I am a...

So I read this thread and came up with some questions of my own. I am not currently looking to buy because of my available time to fly, but would like to in the future. I have been looking at 60's and 70's bonanzas and mooneys generally. I figured that older aircraft are pretty much fully...

While prepping for my checkride, I went up in the pattern to do some touch and goes at kcid. As i am turning downwind for my first landing, I hear tower talking to "shadow heavy". Turns out an E-6B looking glass aircraft wanted to do VFR pattern work with me. I was so nervous making sure I...

I live in Cedar Rapids, IA, and everyone around here is preparing for cruddy weather all weekend. We are driving to Chicago Saturday, and I am a bit worried about the freezing rain potential they are talking about. I think you would be taking quite a risk flying here this weekend, but you may...

That is a hard question to answer without a lot more detail, but I think most people on here would tell you that for a mission of 4 full size adults and baggage, you really need to look at 6 seaters. Cherokee 6's are less expensive than A36 Bonanzas, but it all depends on your price range...

Find a good partnership near you and build hours that way. You will be able to get a nicer plane than renting without having to deal with all the issues of sole ownership. I'd love to own my own plane, but life is getting in the way. I have a job, baby, and wife that require my time too so I...

Growing up my dad would take us to airshows, get airplane books, get us flight sims. He built us a tree house in our backyard which was just below an O'hare approach. Used to sit up there for hours and name what each plane was that flew overhead. Eventually, I had the money and accessibility...

First of all, you can't go by "typical" hours for solo or check ride. There are just too many variables. I soloed at 29hrs and didn't get my license until around 90. It just took a while for everything to click. Looking back, i should have gone up with a different instructor to get another...

+1 :yes: I often leave the airport driving on the yellow center line.