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    Did I encounter "thermal spots" ?

    I did all my crosswind training at DVO. I had the same encounter with the windsocks at both ends of the fields opposite. :D
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    Just Moved to the SF Bay Area

    Welcome! What part of the bay are you in? Do you actually live in SF? West Valley Flying Club has one in Palo Alto. http://www.wvfc.org/a/wvfc.org/template-2/aircraft/n566ds
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    VFR PPL FAA Exam

    I used the following for my written and also some iphone app I paid for. Once I started getting 90's on the tests I felt confident to take the actual test. I got a 92 on my written test. I used the ASA oral prep book and also watched that 1 hour YouTube video a couple times. If you did good on...
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    ugh, I'm driving myself nutz

    I had the same issue when I was looking where I wanted to do my flight training. I created a spreadsheet with schools/clubs that I can afford and started adding up the costs including gas and toll to get there. After I did that I narrowed down my schools/clubs and started asking former students...
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    New student with a question

    See the following thread http://www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49185
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    GO PRO Cameras

    I use this one. http://www.barnstormeraudio.com/products.html It took awhile to get though. You can also find them at the following below: http://www.marvgolden.com/communication/headset-adapters/ http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/recordingCable.php ( I believe these...
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    Final Tower Closure Information Released by FAA

    There were a few airports in the Bay Area that were on the original list. Looks like they're ok........for now. :)
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    AMEL add-on recommendations in Bay Area?

    If you wanna save money your better off looking in the east bay or south bay airports. Meaning don't bother looking at PAO or SQL.
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    Uncomfortable seating position

    Korean stand in a mall? Let me guess. Sorabol? :D
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    Witnessed a Columbia runway overshoot KSQL

    Another landing incident at KSQL yesterday. :eek: http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/pilot-lands-safely-without-landing-gear-san-carlos/nTtpB/
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    Very cool A380 SFO approach video

    That was an awesome video! I've seen this plane on final a few times around lunch time from my work in Foster City. Thanks for the find! :)
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    Plane Extreme

    I think this was the original thread for Plane Xtreme.
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    Walk-on ATC

    My CFI was hired off the streets back in 2008. Worked for NorCal Tracon and got bored. :) This article might help you. Might wanna check out Stuck Mic also. Good Luck.
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    A goal of becoming a pilot

    Fort Point can be pretty good with the right direction swell. Some of the pros went there when the Rip Curl Pro Search was in SF. Lotta videos on YouTube too. :) http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/rip-curl-pro-search-san-francisco-day-four_62247/
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    F16's

    Even on final fighter jets are loud. I've heard/seen lots of F22's, F15's, F16's land at Hickam AFB/HNL while staying at Ewa Beach.
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    Recording Audio Communications in a Cessna 172?

    I use GoPro Hero2 with skeleton case. I use the Barnstorm stereo cables. Lotta info found here
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    A goal of becoming a pilot

    To the OP. Might wanna check out E16 (South County) also. Prices might be better than Bay Area. Also to save money fly an older plane in the 70's/80's. No need to fly fuel injected or glass cockpits during training. You can do that after.
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    A goal of becoming a pilot

    Hey we're neighbors! I live in SSF too. :thumbsup:
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    Daily Pic

    Another Bay Tour pic.
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    A goal of becoming a pilot

    I flew at HWD and I live in the peninsula. I paid bout 10K for flight training. SQL and PAO are closer to me but the rental and CFI rates are A LOT! Also, I've heard of some clubs milking you're money. Some clubs not sending you for a checkride til you get to 100 hours. I didn't research south...
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