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I think that ground instruction probably can't be given while actually logging flight time. Ground instruction is impossible.

I could see ground instruction including a scenario where the student pilot is NOT LOGGING dual time. So if the student pilot is in the right seat and is not a required crew member then they're basically a passenger. They are not manipulating the controls, they're just going for a ride and...

I would assume this could have practical implications for Search and Rescue. With that said, I've never done SAR so it's just a thought. Really interesting, though!

I did this last year. Peter O to Marathon. I flew direct and was over the water an acceptable amount (for me). To go to KEYW, I would go toward Marathon and then to Key West rather than 100% direct. With that being said, the flight along the island chains would be fun, but I would only do that...

As others have said, land at plenty of airports. But here's an idea: you can go on your XC trip and ONLY do a full stop if you think the landing was perfect. You probably will think something was off or you could have improved one aspect or another. In this case go around or do a TnG and do it...

I've done exactly this before, but I haven't started my instrument training yet. It helps me get used to pushing buttons and twisting knobs while keeping your situational awareness working with VFR traffic in VFR conditions. It also introduced me to the fact that flying a plane while...

I would recommend actually doing something fun with the cert you got now. Do some VFR XC trips to get breakfast or sight see or just enjoy flying to break up all the instrument training. Mix in some with a safety pilot as others have mentioned to still progress, but enjoy yourself. When I first...

Love my 180hp Piper Archer II. I bought 2 years ago for just under $60K as IFR capable, GNS430, leather seats, original paint, ~200 hours on the engine (now over 300). I'll sell it to you for $100k! :)

Well it's just such a simple mistake but wow is it dangerous. I've never taken off without sumping thinking that's all I need to do to avoid water in the thanks. As long as I do it, that's something I'll never have to worry about, right? I was wrong and I don't want anybody else to have the...

Over the weekend I went to talk to the mechanic. He said he drained over 16 ounces of water out of the tank and got water out of the carb. I'm flying it back to my home airport this week which will be a nice short flight to just get the jitters out from the experience. I'm planning a longer...

Always the lump sum, for the reasons Bell206 just said. You'll outperform the annuity easily if you're smart with it and can diversify immediately/set up additional passive income streams which will far outweigh the annuity. With that said, I think $20/week investment into the lottery is a fine...

I'm starting my IR training imminently! I feel like I've focused on accurate flying while VFR as far as altitudes and headings are concerned, especially on climbs and descents, but I'm certain I'll have a rude awakening when living under the hood!

More and more I'm thanking myself for joining the military with plans to finish my 20 years. Pension. Health care (not that it's great, but it's cheap). VFWs...

Just moved to Florida this summer. "The Tampa area is well protected from hurricanes," they said. Instead of getting weaker after hitting Puerto Rico, it decided to skirt the island and actually intensify with plans to get stronger north of the Bahamas before making a hard left turn into the...

If you make too much money, you have a lower contribution cap. Also a lack of income. I don't think it would prevent you from contributing, but it would most likely prevent you from opening an account. Which could be a problem for somebody who, say, retired early and is just now trying to open...

This is true- but you can start with comparing to today. Will you have the same expenses or do you think they'll change? Most places you do research will tell you your living expenses decrease in retirement due to children being out of the house, no commuting to your 9-5, houses are paid off...

You have to work backwards. How much do you need to live your life during retirement? For how many years will you need that money? (estimate you'll live to 85 if you're in your 50's now, 90 if you're younger... you can always spend less if you think you're going to live longer later) Is this for...

Even the flightaware ETA for IFR is your "scheduled" ETA, correct? So if you deviate from your plan or winds aren't as forecast (never happens), it doesn't update. If trying to coordinate with somebody that closely, I send a text after run up with my best guess. If they're somebody I fly to...

From least expensive to most expensive: Cost for you to commercial travel to point A, then ferry it home should be about $X minus the pilot's flight time (and you get to log time). Costs for pilot to ferry the plane from point A to you, then commercial travel back to A is $X. Cost to hire a...

This is a completely unfounded statement. We all land perfectly one we're real pilots! As for my actual input, I'm a shorter guy and basically never have the opportunity to look at the end of the runway once I'm close to the ground. I will glance down the runway from my aim point occasionally...