Do I read the aim right that the special flight rules airspace over top of LAX is actually still classified as a VFR corridor? And secondly, are there any other vfr corridors in the US? Stan

If you file to a VOR direct, can ATC clear you along an airway instead, and expect you to look up the airways? In other words, how important is to carry an enroute chart if you don't plan on using airways?

On Saturday my instructor and I flew to Stewart International in Newburg, NY for a few approaches. The plan was to fly out and do the VOR -27 partial panel a couple of times, followed by an ILS. After that we planned to fly to 4N1, Greenwood Lake, before returning to CDW. Partial panel holding had...

How many times do you get a cruise clearance. Ever get "unable" Lets say the cloud layers are 4000 to 5200. You are cleared to 5000, but want to climb to 5300 or above. Is it possible to get a "cruise" clearance to stay above the layers? What about over class B?

Anyone IR without having actually flown in IMC? My checkride is around the corner and I've no actual IFR yet. I'm itching to experience it but the damned weather isn't co-operating (seemed the same way with the PPL!). Iain

I picked up a cheap infarred themometer a few days ago and discovered that it will happily tell me the temperature of the clouds if they are low. It seems to me that the temp gradiant from the ground is well known and if its consistant, this device combined with a table could tell me how low the...

I would be interested in getting opinions about backup systems for a vacuum pump failure and/or AI failure. I have a 172P with a single vacuum pump system, standard instruments otherwise, and a Garmin 430. I am most concerned about having a good backup if I lose a vacuum pump or AI in IMC. I have...

I'm currently flying VFR in a vfr equipped plane. What would be the lowest cost GPS based instrument system I could install and be legal for IFR flying? I looked through the last six months of this newsgroup, but didn't see a FAQ or the answer to the above, so I hope it won't be something that...

A question: the landing minimums section for ILS CAT-III approaches may have separate lines for A, B, and C. In some cases the C line has an "NA" for visibility, and on some other plates the whole C line is missing. So, what's the difference? Does "NA" mean "not authorized", i.e. CAT-IIIC cannot be...

Light gun work with ATC COMS - Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw2XtN15qOA Two weeks ago I was with a friend who had COM failure and that was my first experience with light guns. Because of this, I thought it would behoove me to brush up on my experiences in a plane. I posted my experiences...

Flyers, I'll run this scenario past the group and see what you all think and is if Mr. McNicoll can shed some light as well. First, some quick background. At my airport if you are IFR and are heading, say, southwest (as I was) it's too bad...you're clearance is to send you 22 miles north to a...

I am after a simple W&B calculator for a PDA, with a few E6B calculations (density altitude, say) but nothing else. Try CoPilot, for the palm. It does more than just w&b, but you don't have to use it. IT is outstandingly excellent though. Jose -- "Never trust anything that can think for...

Jeppesens web site really is not user friendly when looking for Just 1 Low Enroute Chart anyone know of a place in the states that has a great selection "World Wide" and that will sell and ship just 1 or 2 charts at a time? Thanks!

(Things are so slow in this group at the moment, I thought I'd post this to get your input on something I've been mulling over...) If you put a plane into a skidding left turn (wings level) with left rudder, the ball on the panel goes to the right. However, I've been trying to work out what would...

Hello, Here's a situation that keeps coming up: I'm coming home to SQL and want to fly the GPS30 approach. Like many GPS approaches, this one looks like the letter "L". The corner of the L is AMEBY, and 5 miles later after that is the FAF, CUZUP. AMEBY is not an IAF, but that doesn't stop...

Question A: I'm trying to get fast and accurate at programming routes (and possible reroutes) into the KLN94 and G1000 navigators our club planes are equipped with. I was wondering, does ATC usually give you the VOR 3 letter ID or the full name? If it's the full name and it's unfamiliar...

I have a VFR only 172 and I am considering IFR training. I am looking for the most practical way to make my plane IFR certified and useful. At first glance, it appears to me that the Garmin 430 provides a LOT of useful information for relatively not much money. I have 2 questions though....

Hello all, I've made the appointment for my IR checkride, although it's still a ways out, and had a couple things on my mind. 1) Concerning the heading standards (+- 10 degrees, of course), I find that I still, at this point, _occasionally_ exceed them, _especially_ in prepping for an approach...

When the weather is bad and the examiner gives you the option of delaying for better weather, don't say "Well, if I can't pass my checkride in IMC I'm probably not qualified for the IFR rating." First attempt at the checkride. Icing forecast at 6,000. Examiner said "No problem. We probably...

Chicagoans...please advise ... What about flying from North to South along the shore. Then cross between Midway and O'Hare at 1500MSL. Then continue south, after flipping the bird to Mayor Dick Daley. Is this the way, or is there something like the Hudson river VFR corridor ?