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Fairly new, not sure who Ron is :dunno:

I agree, but luckily I've never had anything not register "in the green" by the time I finish my run-up, that includes winter flying. I've also seen pilots idling the engine while still looking at charts, I'm in no way at all saying that is a bad thing, but for me, I cant afford to waste hobbs...

With 1 hour rental, Assuming 115kt AVERAGE (take into consideration climb-out) You could go on a 45nm-50nm trip, 90nm-100nm round trip. If you have buddies that are willing to split the costs, then it obviously becomes cheaper. Ask them to pay for half, if they think its too much just ask them...

Carefully read NOTAMs Was headed into an airport (0A7) that had a notam for ALL lights out of service, I read it but for some reason I misinterpreted.. Got there after sunset, trying to click my mic to turn lights on, nothing happens.. looking for airport and I finally spot the outline of the...

Is the airport controlled? I fly out of a class E and from engine start to take-off is about 5 minutes. (I prepare everything so i dont have to waste time trying to organize myself with the engine running) What are your goals with your PPL? What airplane is it?

Organize yourself - Know ALL of your frequencies. LISTEN to ATC - Maybe you're used to your instructor being your "second set of ears". I always used to say I was a student pilot when flying solo, controllers seemed a bit more forgiving. "Charlotte Approach, Diamond N11ZM, Student Pilot blah...

I have been planning a trip with my girlfriend for a month, it was originally supposed to be a getaway to Ocracoke Island (W95) for the 4th of july but weather didnt really cooperate that weekend. I had time to add a few hours to my budget and it brings me to 9 hours, not 10 :D That is round...

You should fly to KCRE (Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach), its North Myrtle.. $12 landing fee or 12+ gallons waives the fee. Very friendly staff and you can borrow the crew car for up to 2 hours. Walking distance from the beach and Joes Crab Shack is only a 5 minute drive down the road... try it! Only...

I changed the last part of my post :)

A lot of people are saying once a week is not enough.. I guess it could be true for some people but not for all. We all learn a bit different.. I am in NO WAY trying to sound cocky at all, but I flew once a week, sometimes I wouldn't be able to fly for two weeks.. I got my student certificate...

Last month, I went on a 750nm XC with a friend, 2-300NM legs, 1-150nm leg. (KTTA -> KCDN -> KLEX -> KTTA) We were flying the DA20 for a total of 7.2hrs on the hobbs. He is interested in flying and i let him take control of the aircraft under my supervision, but I was essentially flying the...

Not thinking of flying to see fireworks but leaving KTTA on saturday evening for KOFP (jamestown) to stay the night there go have fun, see some fireworks then, go to busch gardens on the 5th and back on the 6th in the AM. All will be in a DA20 with my fiancee :)

Hi all, Been searching around for decently priced airplanes. I currently fly the DA40 and the DA20 but I need something a bit cheaper. Ive looked around but I'm sure I've missed some out there.. Please chime in on any leads!!

After a lot of money and time, I can finally share what I have been working so hard on for the last 4 moths with family!! Enjoy!! https://youtu.be/GudZktv-6aM If anyone could help me embed the video, taht would be great!

My next XC will actually be to Asheville.. taking my parents to see my sister!! The downside is that the airport is a good 15-20 min drive from Asheville itself :(

May take a trip from Sanford there

If you rent an airplane from a friend he would have to get a commercial insurance, get the 100hr inspection done, etc etc.. borrow the airplane, buy him dinner and pay for your gas. Edit: I just saw youre in greensboro? I fly out of Sanford. KTTA, 15nm south of KRDU

122.8 around North Carolina

that sounds like a good idea. I have a buddy that is about to get his license as well and he wants to share the expenses and fly all the time.. so perfect!! Polo! Marco!

Good luck! And yes, I felt like sometimes my instructor would tell me to do certain things which I felt could be done differently.. not to go into deep detail but one of the things he never told me to do was to trim the airplane for a steep turn, I pretty much add a bit of power maybe half a...