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    Sport vs private

    Possibly thinking or going for commercial license eventually. Have 2 hours so far. Still waiting for cami to review my medical to issue me a letter to take medical flight test. Would it make sense financially and time wise to go for sport pilot license in the mean time then transition to...
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    1946 Luscombe 8A

    Regarding the fact I would like to possibly become a commercial pilot as a profession one day.. would it be a waste to get a sport pilot certification while I wait for my medical at cami to issue me a letter to take a medical flight test? Given the roughly $5500.00 sport vs 12-15k for private...
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    1946 Luscombe 8A

    Yes Im aware of the LSA classification for the 8A.I found and read that article yesterday!!!
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    1946 Luscombe 8A

    As far as the most simpler airplanes go, would the Cessna 150 be a better choice than the said Luscombe due to parts available? If eventually looking to purchase one, just wondering. Since it doesn’t seem to get much simpler than the Luscombe set up compared to 150 dash panels I’ve seen
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    1946 Luscombe 8A

    Have been receiving some of my first lessons in a all aluminum 1946 Luscombe, I’m wondering if someone were to purchase one, what do they cost on average these days, what does a typical annual cost given they do not have electrical systems and since it’s very noisy in the cockpit, with no...
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    Plane rental time

    Having not started flight training just yet, regarding most plane rentals, do most charge you for the time including time which you pre flight the airplane or do they only charge the time in which the propeller is spinning? I think I read somewhere that for an hour plane rental the average time...
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    Mono vision and ocular hypertension

    I have prepared and sent in all the documentation I could gather from my various doctors that I could find. I understand it comes down to what the Flight surgeon wants in terms of their requested documentation if it comes to they need more for whatever reason. Also yes I am aware I will most...
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    Mono vision and ocular hypertension

    Had my class 1 medical exam with AME on 3/25/23. Called Cami last week and said same as website, application has been received. Deferral due to needed wavier for mono vision (Vision one eye) as well as ocular hypertension (type of glaucoma) in same eye only. Medication is FFA approved per AME...
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    Good book for student pilot

    Does anyone make a pocket mini spiral note book that has the pre flight for a 152/150/172? As well as the common emergency procedures? If no pocket sized, where would the best place to be able to find current correct pre flight and emergency procedures I could print and make my own 3 ring binder...
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    Good book for student pilot

    Have just ordered Far/Aim, as well as the PHAK, but what is a good smaller book one could read while flying on a passenger jet to learn while in coach? Don’t really wanna have a huge book in hand such as the Far. Just want some private pilot material to study while on the plane to give me...
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    Which Logbook

    Starting first private pilot flight lessons next week… should I go with this Jeppensen professional pilot logbook? Thinking of eventually going for instrument then commercial. So I would like to buy one logbook from the start instead of needing to upgrade later. Get used to to format. I prefer...
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    The Killing Zone - Book

    jim, you Mention stick and rudder… more than one person recommended me that book, saw I can get it new one Amazon for $30.00. Is the material still current to this day and age ?
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    The Killing Zone - Book

    Good read for beginning flight training to learn scenarios to keep yourself out of? https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Zone-Second-How-Pilots/dp/0071798404
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    American Optical vs Randolph engineering aviators

    Thought about them… just not sure about spending $500.00 on a single pair
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    American Optical vs Randolph engineering aviators

    Between American Optical and Randolph Engineering… which is generally considered better quality for the price? Been looking at aviators, polycarbonate but would like dark tint and understand that polycarbonate does not take tint very well unless it’s polycarbonate, then there’s the endless...
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    Anyone use shady Ray sunglasses

    Will have to!! Thank you!
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    Anyone use shady Ray sunglasses

    Thank you for the detailed info. Regarding the amber gradient… does it change the way you see some colors or give an amber hue to everything?
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    Anyone use shady Ray sunglasses

    I was just looking at Zenni last night. Debating if I should go with gradient grey tint for flying
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    Anyone use shady Ray sunglasses

    Viper, Oakley ray ban being the popular brands but Has anyone used shady Ray prescription non polarized sunglasses for flying for a more affordable brand yet quality set of shades?
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