Lazy eight help
I can’t seem to get lazy 8s down. I had them decently when I was flying a Beech Sierra, but now I’m in a socata trinidad, which flies faster, and I can’t seem to nail them. I’m always too fast and or...
View ArticleRadio Station License
Can smene clarify when one needs a radio station license, as per the ‘ARROW’ mnemonic. I know it’s an FCC regulation (or was, as some other aviation forums have rumored) does one need one when flying...
View ArticleFuel for taxi
If the POH doesn’t specify an amount of fuel used during taxi (as some do) what do you guys suggest would be a good method of calculating an approximate amount? im currently thinking in should just...
View ArticleWays to get CFI
Just plot my commercial ticket a few days ago, and am starting to heavily think about CFI training. Does anybody have a suggestion of the best way to go? Are these accelerated progams worth trying for?...
View ArticleChange of Address
Gas anyone had experience with changing address through faa.gov? I changed my address on the website and it said it was successful, but mentioned nothing about sending me a new license. it was my...
View ArticleAircraft Type/Model insurance
Im pretty sure I know the answer to this, but figured I’d ask anyways, in hopes of saving me some time. I have a friend with a Piper PA-28-235 (Cherokee Dakota) but his insurance required 5 hours in...
View ArticleTAS error with Temp
I understand how temperature (directly related to desnity, or number of molocules of air per volume) is related to Alitmeter errors, based on the shrinking and expanding of the atmosphere for changing...
View ArticlePropeller Geometric Twist
Question Given: “The reasons for the geometric twisting along the propeller blades is that…” Answer explination: “The reasons for variations in geometric pitch (twisting) along a propeller is that it...
View ArticleAmerican Flyers
I have been reading very mixed reviews of American Flyers (specifically in Dallas/Addison). I’m not sure if this is an appropriate question, but if you don’t mind giving a review without much...
View ArticlePanel Mounted Clock
During instrument training I, and many of my fellow pilot friends, were taught that the clock (as mentioned in 91.205) must be panel mounted for IFR flight. I have not been able to find verification of...
View ArticleNo-Compete Clause as a CFI
Hi all, This question might be more lawyer-oriented than I think, but I’m open for opinions on my next move as a CFI. I am a low time CFI- only about 100 hours of dual given, and without needing...
View ArticleRemoving Rotating Beacon
According to 91.209, if you have a rotating beacon system installed, it must be operating No pilot may…. (b) Operate an aircraft that is equipped with an anticollision light system, unless it has...
View ArticleLeaning for taxi/takeoff at high density altitude airports
Prior to flying this aircraft, i have only flown a fuel injected cessna 172 at low elevation, low temp airports. Now i am flying a 172s at 3000ft and 100 degrees outside. I feel there is a problem...
View ArticleCFI Classroom Presentations
Hello All, I am looking for input from other CFIs for what they use for classroom presentation. I have taught a few formal ground schools with class sizes 2-4, but my school is beginning to...
View ArticleIPC in an AATD
Typing this on my phone…so ignore the lack of spelling and quotes. In short, the ACS has an appendix that states that an IPC may be performed on an AATD if the Letter of Authorization states that is...
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