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The thread is not the gasket, it acts as a spacer to prevent the form-in-place gasket material from being totally squeezed out when the parts are bolted together.

Pilots are allowed to share expenses, so 'half the gas' would fall into that category (half of total operating expenses, not just gas, are fair game). What you are doing during the flight (sightseeing or instruction) is up to you. As long as you, the insured, are acting as PIC, there is no...

In addition to what Ron said, you'd need to find a handheld certified for IFR (they are kinda like hens teeth) The regs do require GPS equipment certified for IFR.

The builder gets to define what is required :eek: No such thing as an STC for an experimental :rolleyes: Other than the Ops Lim note you quote, I don't know of any other requirement for experimentals. I have a 300XL in my RV7A, with an AK950L annunciator panel, and use my GRT Sport as the CDI.

It may be in your Op/Lims, or check the EAA website. I forget where I got it, but here is what I use (made up labels with my plane's info) I certify that a Condition Inspection has been performed on the [make and S/N], in accordance with the scope and details of FAR 43 Appendix D, and has...

Re: Steering a Balloon The big balloon fiesta held in ABQ, at the beginning of October, takes advantage of local conditions called the 'box'. The winds literally change directions 180 degrees at different altitudes. This allows (most) balloons to return to (near) the point of departure. To...

Depends on where you rent the plane and their rules (usually from the insurance company). The biggest issue is if they will let you solo. One option is to find a flying club that allows student pilots.

Any plane can do loops and rolls - power is not an issue, even gliders can do loops and rolls. Learning the correct techniques and energy management is the key (from a good aerobatic instructor of course). And of course there is the legal thing...

Absolutely. I have done that with PVT students when the conditions were just right. I have the student pretty much just fly the plane whiile I do all the radio setup and most of the communication so the student is not confused and overwhelmed. There is extra effort (mostly by the CFII) to plan...

Normal IFR minimums put you at 2000' above mountains, which would be great (well, except for the icing...) But then you need to get down - safely :eek: - and I haven't seen any instrument approaches to most of the places they want to land.

Go to VisionsOfCanada.com. Their progressive lenses are fantastic (but expensive). I had tried 'regular' progressives and they literally made me sick when I wore them. The first time I put on my VOC progressives I didn't believe they were progressive - until I started looking at stuff far and...

RV6, RV7, RV8, RV9, RV10, RV12

I've been instructing in G1000 Cessnas for 3 years now, and the closest thing to a 'gotcha' is finding, once in a while, a different, maybe better, way to do something, especially after a S/W update. In general we call the G1000 'cheating', especially for IFR :D I fly lots of different planes (a...

Your time has run out! Now you're living on borrowed time. :D

That 'feature' (cant in the gyro) in a TC was created by an autopilot manufacturer (Britton I believe) in order to allow their A/P to react to both roll and yaw, which allows it to more accurately fly straight and level. It has another side effect - it gives an instant positive feedback when...

You'll be happy at either, but as you noted CPS is closer. If you have the time and interest, Creve Coeur (1H0) has 3 hangars of old aircraft in pristine condition (lots of Wacos). Costs $10 for a tour.

The ones with prohibited areas are typically military related, and there are only a few of them (I was just trying to come up with examples). Nuclear power plants are 'hidden in plain sight' as you noted.

You have a chance of getting permission to enter Restricted Airspace - if the reason for the restriction is not active. It's usuallly something that is a hazard to flight (gunnery ranges, bombing ranges, missle test areas, ...) You have virtually no chance of getting permission to enter...

My condolences :rolleyes: We have 2 172Ss, a 182T, and a Columbia (Cessna) 350. All with G1000 panels. I don't know what the flying club rules are, but I'd be glad to fly with you in your plane(s) as well.

I'm also based at VLL (Troy Air Experience), so feel free to give me a call and we can discuss the situation. 248-953-0374.