If I just want to do IFR approaches at my class D airport of origin, how should I file? One FSS person suggested that I file McKinney (TKI) direct to a 5 mile on a 360 radial from the airport (which has no VOR) and then back to TKI -- putting "multiple approaches" in the comments section. Any...

I can't find any guidelines on the type of fixes or waypoints to be included in the routing description of an IFR flight plan. I presume you can use things like VORs and (?) airports, as well as airways and anything indicated on IFR charts or procedures. But can you also use VPxxx waypoints or...

An enlightening experience first of all. I figured since I had just got the second 'I' on CFII, and since I have given plenty of regular dual to Private students, I wouldn't have too much of a problem. The guy I flew with is working on a phase of the WINGS program and wanted several hours of hood...

According to Garmin's product literature, the GNS 430 and 530 are "WAAS-upgradeable", yet there is no information as to when this upgrade might be available. Does anyone have any other information on this? -- Dane

I thought regardless of discrete code, mode S always transmitted the code assigned to each US registered A/C. However, I remember hearing that ATC does not have the equipment required to do anything with the mode S code. "Viperdoc" wrote in...

Question for the gallery- Refer to the FCI ILS 33 Approach http://www.naco.faa.gov/d-tpp/0405/06066I33.PDF The published missed approach requires tracking to the flatrock VOR (FAK). For the past few months, the following notam has been published: FAK VOR 067-230 UNUSBL. So basically, you'd need...

I have uploaded a series of videos that some may be interested in viewing of my cloud and IMC encounters Cloud and IMC encounters - 2005 - Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Ok0126pfw My encounters with clouds in 2005 Eight minute video includes a VOR approach down to minimums, ILS approach...

You're 4 miles SW of ROYCE. http://www.naco.faa.gov/d-tpp/0710/00198IL12R.PDF Approach says "Cessna '1GS,cross ROYCE at or above 2 thousand, cleared visual approach runwy 12R. Contact the tower on 118.7." On initial contact, Tower says "Cessna '1GS, runwy 12R, cleared to land." Do you still...

Last summer I purchased two Peltor ProGT ANR headsets at OSH after trying many models. I have to admit, both passive and active noise cancellation are excellent. I was amazed at the performance in the loud and crowded hall. BUT, I did find a problem with evaluating headset performance solely in a...

This one kinda stumps me everytime I am told this. Call tower, request your IFR clearence, they tell you "taxi to runway xxx - clearence available upon request" what I always do is just read back the taxi instructions and wait for them to call me back with the clearence. I guess I dont understand...

I flew to an FAA safety seminar tonight at Fullerton,CA KFUL. Instrument communications. I was surprised at how little you need to read back. If your clearance is (I'm making this part up) Cessna 87077 cleared to Bakersfield, via Riverside standard DP, Paradise, dep Paradise on 270 radial,...

I'm no freight dog or corporate pilot with dozens of approaches to minimums each day. For me, as with many GA pilots I expect, maintaining *real* currency involves explicit practice. That's fine; I enjoy it. But I'd like to try some new places. The issue is that I'd like to try some new places...

I'd like some input from those of you who are familiar with the working ATC environment. In a situation where a transmission to/from ATC is "interfered with" by a second transmission I've always believed that it is useful to let all parties know that the tranmission was blocked, even if I...

The Dutchess Four Departure has lost comm instructions which read, "If radio contact is not established/lost for more than two minutes after departing, proceed on course and climb to 5000 feet. Ten minutes after departure, climb to requested altitude/flight level". Let's say my clearance is...

Flyers, I am thinking of a flight into Ingalls airport in Hot Springs, VA this Fall. It's elevation is 3,792' and has a 5000+ foot runway. It is surrounded by several washboard-like mountains. Look at the picture on airnav: http://tinyurl.com/yn6hrm Also click on this link to see a really...

"Anonymous" wrote in message ... Well it looks like the FAILED Aviation Administration is falling further and further into the **** hole The 2009 Government employment scores are out and guess what? The FAA has...

I'm working my way through my IFR training... Today on the radio "79V switch to 134.0" Where I dial in 134.0 on the toggle freq acknolege the request switch to COM2 (Meant to hit toggle) Annonced that I was checking in.... At which point ground control (from where I'd left 15 min ago) tells me...

OK pilots, try this one on for size. As you likely know, there is a wide and growing rift between the career FAA bureaucrats (aka FAA Management) who run the monstrosity called the federal Air Traffic Organization, and the career FAA air traffic controllers who make that monstrosity work in the...

On Jan 21, 5:06*pm, HIPAR wrote: On Jan 20, 9:56*pm, mac wrote: Have anyone heard about illegal signals *knocking out GPS systems at the Newark Liberty International Airport? The reference station for GPS aided landing system at...

Consider you're NE of the airfield, non towered airport, runway 18/36, standard left pattern applies, with runway 36 the active. I'm interested in hearing what your personal method of joining the pattern would be, while adhering to the FAR's and AIM. I've two thoughts: Fly south, then west, pass...