I think someone here said that you really need a copilot when you fly IFR. If so, what duties does the copilot have? I'd think that IFR would be no more work than VFR, especially since ATC is helping with directions and there is often some degree of automation (autopilot or something). So,...

Our new CH yoke and rudder pedals arrived yesterday, and I had a chance to hook 'em up today. What a difference -- they literally change everything about "flying" a PC-based sim! Until now, flying MS Flight Sim '04 using the big screen projector at the hotel has been cool, but, well, unreal. A...

Shot this tonite as the sun was setting and I couldn't help but try and add my own personal thoughts on flying... I don't have Jay H's way with words but... http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/69390684 Jay Beckman PP-ASEL Chandler, AZ

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Well, I'm going to take a break from this group for a while. The signal to noise level is so high, and the volume of junk so large, it takes too much time and annoys me. I'm tired of being called a netcop, among other things, and since all of you "weenies" that are enabling this troll by...

Jay, I just finished watching "Wings to Adventure" on the outdoor channel and this week they were highlighting a hotel located at the airport in Fredericksburg, TX. If you missed the show it replays again on Saturday at 17:30 on the outdoor channel. Have you seen this episode? And have you...

Do you use autopilots on short trips (along the lines of an hour or so)? Do you use autopilots systematically on IFR flights? Is it bad form to use the autopilot for a 25-minute flight? I've tried KPAE-KTIW under IFR both by hand and with autopilot, and autopilot is a breeze in any weather...

Was going to take a day trip from Long Island to Norfolk, VA to visit my brother taking up my sister for the first time in my airplane. Decided to stay put given the forecast and a first-timer. Glad I did especially after seeing these PIREPS around my planned route: PIREP 17:11Z 10/29/06 EKN...

Some images from Friday... http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/copperstate2006 Jay Beckman PP-ASEL Chandler, AZ

While attending the EAA Copperstate Fly In at Casa Grande, AZ on Friday, I had a nice chat with a gentleman from the FSDO Office at Scottsdale, AZ. We touched on several topics related to my being a relatively new pilot flying in Arizona in general and the Phoenix area in particular. I was...

Why is flying a multiengine aircraft a separate certification from the basic license (if I understand correctly)? What is so different about having more than one engine that justifies a separate certification? Apart from a few procedures for the failure of an engine, isn't everything else pretty...

Upgraded from the 25XLs. I've only used them a couple of times (dollars and time need to converge in a mystical synergy). Not having the old 25XLs it's hard to compare, but my overall impression is that they are nowhere near as good (ANC) as the 25XLs. They seem to be much more 'noisy' (tech...

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Well, I did my second solo xc today. I went from 3A1 (Cullman, AL) to RMG (Rome, GA), then to CHA (Chattanooga, TN), and back to 3A1. I was supposed to depart at 8:00am CDT but had to wait until the ceilings changed for the better. So I did not leave until 11:30am CDT. I had asked my CFI if...

Morning everyone! I'm wondering if I can pick your brains regarding flight plan filing for US/Canada flights. I recently made a trip from Boeing Field(KBFI) up to Victoria BC (CYYJ) to learn about the procedures involved in flying to Canada and back(I'm a U.S pilot based at KBFI). I took...

The buyer of my Ercoupe called me the other day asking if I would like to fly with him after the plane got finished with the pre-buy inspection. I agreed but told him that I'm not a CFI and it would be better to get a CFI checkout if needed for his insurance. He also asked if I'd help relocate...

Greetings, I've been looking for an open cockpit biplane to have fun with (already own and fly a 172) and was curious what opinions are about owning and flying a Starduster One. Especially with an O-290G to D conversion. How good or bad are their taildragger habits, what to expect from a maintence...

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The Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU Claire, WI) Air Traffic Control Tower will be open for operation at 0530 CDT on 1 Nov 2006. All pilots flying to EAU should ensure they have current NOTAMS, up to date charts and approach procedures. Information can be found at the following internet...

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