If I want to go from Hollywood N. Perry (HWO) to Tamiami (TMB) Do I have to file a IFR flt plan if I want to go IFR. Is it possible to pick up a (local) ifr? thanks Steve

Anybody know what type of instrument approaches were used to fly the airlift into Berlin in the 40s?

It's great that the charts are now "free" online at http://www.naco.faa.gov/ but it seems to take a lot of my personal time to figure out which charts I need. I used to just carry the paper charts with the knowledge that if I had to divert, I had all the charts for all nearby airports. How do you...

I got into a discussion with an non-pilot MD comparing a professional degree versus flying. My background, BS and MS from the top 2 bioengineering programs in the US. (note, I put *much* more weight to experience over letters after a name including my own). Flying-wise, I have a PPL and about 33...

Got a little memory jog in the April 2006 Designee Update...other than "Basic Instrument Flight Maneuvers," there is nothing in the 2004 (latest) PTS about timed turns OR compass turns. Nothing. Nada. So instrument pilot wannabes need not be concerned about demonstrating either one to the examiner....

I'm a Part 135 pilot and we're starting to get a lot of missions that are two pilot crews. These are in airplanes that don't require a SIC as the AutoPilots work, we're not flying over 8 hours and it's not required by the Type certificate. I'm a Captain in all the planes but move to the right...

I have another KAP 140 question for the group. Is there a way to have a dual axis w/ pre-select model of the KAP140 act as though it is only a single axis? Sometimes I want to engage the AP in heading mode but take care of pitch myself. Engaging the AP in heading mode makes the AP automatically...

Tonight I was flying back to SQL GPS 30. There was a dense, 100' thick ceiling covering half the airport at 800' AGL/MSL. I was in VMC the whole time yet it probably would have been illegal to fly in VFR as I would have been close to the clouds (see note below about this). So even though...

My flight instructor is quite upset. He says every single one recurrent pilots is making the same potentially fatal mistake. When they reach MDA or the MAP, they hit the OBS/SUSP button as soon as it lights up. The Garmin 530 immediately paints a magenta line to the hold waypoint....

I plan to buy my first airplane and "trade-up" in about 3-4 years. I expect my initial investment will be around $75K. At that price, it does not seem to be worth putting in brand new avionics to the tune of $12-$15K (thinking specifically about a Garmin 430/MX-20 combo, or a GX-50/MX-20 combo). ...

A few weeks ago I posted about busting my IFR checkride. Well yesterday I finally got it finished up. Here is a recap of what transpired in both checkrides. First I'll reiterate that not only was I this DE's first IFR student, we also had the FAA examiner with us giving him a "checkride". The...

I'll be taking my checkride in a few weeks and one of my goals has been to have at least 10 hours of actual IMC before I take the ride. It's going well; I'm at 9.1 and only 2 of those were just boring a hole in clouds on a cross country. I have been under the impression that I could log PIC time...

Hello all, I'm just curious as to when the last time was that you used your ADF for actual navigation? Are NDBs common in the US? It seems as though every little airport has an ILS! -dr

Subject line says it all. If so, what was your impression?

I was told by an avionics guy that if a plane has VOR's they must be accurate to file IFR, even if I file /G. FAR 91.171 says "(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft under IFR using the VOR system of radio navigation unless the VOR equipment of that aircraft..." I'm not debating the logic of...

The long flight does NOT have to be on the same day, it is acceptable to have a stop, but it must be as it says below landings at three places, with one a straight line of 250 NM. I would log the flight as stages, with the citation of 61.129 in the remarks, with notes that it was a...

Kobra wrote: I was thinking of upgrading my 396 to the 496 and bought VFlite's Interactive Guide to see the new features in action. It was very helpful, but I just don't think there are enough new features (taxi guidance, AOPA database, etc.) to justify the price tag. I am offering...

Departed Asheville NC today into IMC enroute to Columbia SC. Well into IMC and about 6500 MSL the DG started to slowly just start rotating and the AI started to lean over. Backup vacuum-no help. I couldn't believe this was happening in IMC; I only fly it about 5% of the time. Columbia was just a...

"FISHnFLY" wrote in message ... http://www.garmin.com/products/g1000/ Looks like we'll eventually be down to one avionics manufacturer to choose from. I don't neccessarily think this is a good thing. Anyone ...

If the missed approach on the IAP says something like: heading of 270 to 4000 Intercept the XXX VOR R-180 Direct to XXX VOR What should you do if you get to R-180 before you get to 4000? Keep climbing on 270 to 4000?