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I agree. Under those circumstances BasicMed is not a valid option. I wonder from time to time why people apply for class 3 when it is clear from the very beginning that the application will be denied and thus slamming the door for BasicMed.

OP stated that he is PPL rated, so there was obviously at least a 3rd class medical in the past. Key question for BasicMed: was the last medical revoked, suspended or application denied (all bad for Basic!ed) or just has lapsed after July 14, 2006?

The answer to the initial question is not that difficult. Do you qualify for BasicMed? If so, follow this path. Even so the checklist for the examiner in Appendix 5 of ACS-IR mentioning BasicMed has been removed in the current edition -8C, the law has not changed...

For all those who believe a passed checkride is proof of being a competent pilot, I recommend to read: The Killing Zone: How and Why Pilots Die by Paul Craig The showcase of an incompetent pilot even with IR is the fate of YouTube personality Jenny Blalock aka Tnflygirl

That kind of approach is for several reasons a receipe for a major desaster. The costs for some sort of ground school course are marignal. It simply does not matter to get in the air faster. Forget the minimum hours and money involved. No matter what kind of aircraft you fly, you need to be a...

My suggestion for all students: use for the first couple of flights a headset provided by the flight school. This gives you the first hand experience and the possibility to determine what your preferences are. Consider buying your own headset when you are pretty sure that flying is for you and...

You should ask the question: what kind of training do I need to become a competent pilot operating this model and not to kill myself, family members or some random bystanders within the next 100 hours? In most cases the answer is: way more than the insurance requirements. If the number 30k...

Please note the difference between being on an IFR flight plan and operating in actual IMC. S-LSA are special birds. ATSM F37 is one of the governing authority. It is up to the manufacturer if IMC operations are permitted. The next trap is Rotax. Some engine are excluded by Rotax from the list.

The OP makes me scratch my head. First, the manufacturer has started the building process many moons ago, so last minute changes are not appreciated. Second, I highly suggest to explore the Dynon website first. There is no such a thing like a Dynon IFR HDX. Furthermore I suggest that you get...

We are wasting out time with this one. OP never returned. BTW just 1 ADHRS allowed in a certified HDX install.

Yep. Further details: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/schiphol-amsterdam-plane-engine-dead-b2554456.html

According to investigators it seems to be a suicide.

A resounding „yes“. If you pay $$$ for new paint in our days it should be at least close to perfect. If there is overspray, I would blame the paint shop and give them the opportunity to fix it or pony at least half of the bill.

Dry ice blasting - expensive, but effective

500 views, tons of solid advice and the OP never returned.

Consider the PS Engineering PAR200B audio/radio combo Quick exercise using the hangarflying template

A new panel is always a huge project, no matter if it is for a C150 or a PA46-500TP. And I would not rely on the friendship of an AP/IA because it will be easily something in the 100+ hours range. Here is my innermost secret: Sign up - https://hangarflying.com/paneldesigner - pick the template...

I assume everybody is very well aware of the capability of the IFD units and most would agree, that these are very fine navigators. On the other hand the street price tag for a new 540 is somewhere around 16k, used at least 10k. And if you have or plan to have the Garmin GFC500 A/P this route...

Garmin still supports / repairs 430/530 units as long as the display is not affected. https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=HLCXhipr3t4FtlEhJFFYv5 So the good old days where you ended up with a refurbished unit during a flat-rate repair are gone. I would ask them for an estimate.

I suggest you ask your AP/IA whom he has used in the past to get other Piper’s passed. You will need him anyway. The testing company usually does not remove the bolts. Look for somebod who is familiar with the proper removal procedure and does not damage the holes while removing the bolts If...