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Awesome video. I’m no structural engineer, but I wonder how the energy is dissipated throughout the fuselage. The vid says it makes things stronger but what’s the limit? I can see how this would be a huge improvement in the takeoff. Right off the bat you are able to extract a higher AOA. That...

Is that the simtech demonstrating how to land a 777 on a Fiji island without anybody knowing? After the mylasia disappearance?

Sim technology is very proven. We use full motion simulators to train our new hires. Before the get into the sim they do a GFS which is basically touch screens of the flight deck. Of course PC simulation is fun compared to the full motion. I just completed my recurrent training, in the sim...

Midlifeflyer, I like that FAA ref to the Koch chart. I noted that they said the AFM/ POH should be referenced if not use the Koch chart. Well, there is no values above 7000 in the arrow, so Koch chart! Lol Incidentally, even though the arrow says do not extrapolate above 7000, the lines piper...

Well see, that’s my point. I became “familiar” with the data, lol there is none! See? familiar. In just a few posts, no consensus. That’s why it’s so tricky. Does no data mean no go? In 121 world, no go. In 91 world, where we can “take a peek”, different story. So I guess it boils down to...

It’s funny, one place I went to, there was a minimum $15 fuel purchase to use their facilities. So I told them to top it off. The per gallon rate was 50 cents less than home field. Since I rent, I’m like sure I’m doing the owner a favor, the FBO is happy (ended up being $40 I got in fuel), and I...

Exactly my point! Lol, I’m sure it’s fine, but I wouldn’t want to put myself on the FAA radar

Hello all, I probably should know this, but I am looking for a reference concerning the Density Altitude in the performance section of the POH. Basically in the arrow I rent, there is a note in the takeoff performance about the density altitude and do not extrapolate above 7000 feet. My...

Pascal, you are right in so many ways. Us young folks call it YOLO! You only live once lol. I know I know, I used an acronym in the explanation of another acronym. But really, at this point I’m taking necessary steps to get my finances aligned so not only can I acquire a bird, but so I can...

The dash 8 I flew could take off and land with up to 20 knots up the bum. We had some additional limitations, such as bleeds off flaps 35 dry runway. I’ve doe it a couple times where the winds were about to that 20 knot mark. Not greasy landings and longer take off rolls. Also fwiw, you can...

Hey everyone, thank you so much for the advice and insight. @rtk11 you bring up some very detailed points. In my research so far you are absolutely correct. I most certainly do want to make money, difference between a 150 and a baron ;)

Exactly, I’m quite certain everyone here will agree that it comes at a big cost. That said, I’m trying to reduce those costs. Sure I could never fly a GA aircraft, and that would save me all sorts of money. Or I could rent and spend money. But at what point does owning save me money vs renting...

Food for thought. Yes I agree at a certain cross over point, owning is cheaper. Im not looking to cook the books, but to take advantage of every bonus available in owning or renting. I just need to find those bonuses

Fair enough, so what resources are there for aircraft that is used n connection with a business?

okay so here is the idea, I want to own a plane someday (sooner than later). Like every good pilot I need to “justify” my aircraft ownership. So here is my question: What books or other resources are there that deal with the financial of aircraft ownership? Any books or resources on using an...

You are absolutely correct of course. I didn’t mean to sound like I’m arguing. And yes landing has its own set of risks. Interesting that’s also true for takeoff. Less accidents on takeoff, but when they occurs more catastrophic. In general I’m coming from the view of airline operations. It’s...

Should be a non event for the most part. But let’s consider some risks. 1st is the configuration change. As already been mentioned, this can cause issues if not properly done. 2nd is other aircraft, unless requesting the option, the other aircraft are expecting you to land. Suddenly seeing you...

Lol, I understand your philosophy, and agree. Though let’s be real, if I’m intending on landing, then unless the unforeseen occurs I’m gonna land. From a safety standpoint, go around do carry a level of risk. Usually the risk outweighs that of a landing so bad (whatever reason), that it’s the...

Here is a pneumonic: Please stop touching my misses low back

Yes, Velocity173 nailed it