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Obtaining IFR clearances in Canada by Andrew Sarangan
How do you get clearances from a non-towered field in Canada? Do they use RCO/GCO or void-times like in the US? Are pop-up clearances used?
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July 22nd 04 03:47 PM
by David Megginson Go to last post
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help me find Sydney's list? by Dave Butler
A while ago on this newsgroup, Sydney Hoeltzli (I'm pretty sure that's who it was) posted a list of IFR-GPS tasks that one ought to be able to do before considering oneself competent in the use of that GPS. I'd sure like to have that list, as I'm checking myself out on a plane with a GPS I haven't...
July 22nd 04 03:32 PM
by Dave Butler Go to last post
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Very disturbing article about air safety by JJ
Notice our DOT buddy Norm Mineta may be the biggest problem of all regarding air safety http://www.womenswallstreet.com/WWS/article_landing.aspx?titleid=1&articleid=711 Mineta is mentioned on page 6 of this very disturbing article Political Correctness is going to be America's demise no doubt...
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July 22nd 04 08:56 AM
by Thomas Borchert Go to last post
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Canadian Charts by Ron Rosenfeld
Is there an online source for Canadian IAP charts like there is for the NACO one's? (i.e. -- free or nearly so) Thanks. Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)
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July 22nd 04 04:07 AM
by andrew m. boardman Go to last post
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Garmin 430 Terrain Avoidance by endre
Does anyone have any information on whether Garmin is planning terrain data for Garmin 430 and whether it will be upgradable in a current installation.
July 22nd 04 03:41 AM
by Doug Vetter Go to last post
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why ADF/DME for LCI ILS 8? by Gary Drescher
The LCI ILS 8 approach plate says ADF or DME is required. But all the necessary fixes (including the MAHWP) can be identified by the VORs, ILS, and OM. So why the requirement for ADF or DME? http://www.naco.faa.gov/d-tpp/0407/00785I8.PDF --Gary
July 22nd 04 02:58 AM
by Ron Rosenfeld Go to last post
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172P vs 172R for instrument platform..... by Jonathan
I currently rent a 172P for all of my flying needs. The FBO that I rent at is getting a 172R. My question is what is everyones openion of the 172R as an instrument platform? I know it should fly about like the 172P. I am wondering about the systems and any added safety features. One thing that...
July 22nd 04 01:52 AM
by john smith Go to last post
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Instrument Checkride by G KRYSPIN
I passed my instrument checkride on the first attempt, 9 YEARS after I began my instrument training. The training was interrupted by a move to NJ and a new job. The examiner was Wally Moran, a retired TWA captain with 18,000 hours in his logbook.My instructor and I flew from Westchester, NY (HPN)...
July 21st 04 06:34 PM
by fly low Go to last post
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Time for certificate issuance? by Jeremy Lew
I passed my IA checkride on April 17th, and still haven't received my newfangled plastic certificate. The FAA airmen database lists the rating, so I know they're aware of it. The DE gave me a temporary certificate which expires in less than a month, what should I do assuming it doesn't come soon?...
July 21st 04 04:11 PM
by zatatime Go to last post
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Cockpit weather display question by Chip Jones
OK, so there I was, training one of our scarce "newbie" controllers at ZTL yesterday. There was a lot of convective weather and we were busy busy busy trying to keep people from killing each other in the saddles and holes between the storms. Anyway, as usual when I am training someone and...
July 21st 04 01:07 PM
by Jeff Doran Go to last post
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Computer STAR/SID names by K. Ari Krupnikov
What is the significance of the first portion of a computer name for a STAR, such as PXN.COMMO1 which is called COMMO ONE ARRIVAL into Oakland? Is there a connection to Panoche VOR (PXN)? Should one read the name as "commo one arrival, Panoche transition"? Ari. -- Elections only count as free and...
July 21st 04 10:22 AM
by K. Ari Krupnikov Go to last post
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CBAV - anyone having problems displaying Nexrad? by Maule Driver
The last 2 times (yesterday and 1 week ago) I've tried to used CBAV to get Nexrad images, I get a blank screeen with the word "display" on it. Anyone have this problem recently? Is there a problem?
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July 21st 04 04:58 AM
by Ryan Ferguson Go to last post
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KSFO ATIS: "FG IN GAP W" by David Ziemba
During the summer months, during which the stratus sits off the Northern California coast threatening to move inland, the KSFO ATIS frequently contains a comment that reads "FG IN GAP W". Via empirical observation, I'm assuming that this means that there's fog in the gap between the hills due west...
July 20th 04 02:13 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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BFR by fly low
If you are Instrument Current and due for a BFR, are you required to or should you also be tested on Instrument Approaches, Holds, etc?
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July 20th 04 09:58 AM
by Roy Smith Go to last post
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Meigs Class D Airspace by Defly
previous threads about Meigs Class D. I called my local FSDO (Grand Rapids, MI) who had no idea why the Class D is still depicted on the Chicago Sectional, and suggested I call NACO. I did and left a message. I got a call back this AM from Tony Selve at Naco who says the airspace will not be...
July 19th 04 02:53 PM
by Defly Go to last post
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Instrument checkride (long) by Vitaly Shmatikov
I've been lurking here for a while, and I thought I'd share my experiences on the instrument checkride today, as they may be useful to someone. This was my 1st attempt (I did an unofficial evaluation checkride with the examiner a few days prior). I fly a Cessna 172S out of PAO. My examiner today...
July 19th 04 06:05 AM
by Ryan Ferguson Go to last post
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FS: Elite PC-Based Electronic IFR Trainer by Richard Kaplan
Elite PC-Based Electronic IFR Trainer For Sale http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2485003106 -------------------- Richard Kaplan www.flyimc.com
July 19th 04 04:08 AM
by Richard Kaplan Go to last post
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Legend for Jepp Charts by CB
Anyone know where on the web I can get hold of the legend for the Jepp low level enroute charts. Unlike the NACO charts the Jepp charts don't have the legend on the charts. Having used the NACO for the written, I wanted to evaluate the Jepps by comparing them with the NACOs. I have a couple of...
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July 17th 04 08:04 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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New Garmin 400/500 by S mahoney
I was at the Northwest EAA fly In this weekend and attended the Garmin forum. The Garmin Rep.... if I understood him correctly? stated the New 400/500 unit would contain a new 12 channel GPS reciever, refurred to as the "GPS engine" (faster for WAS) and new faster processor too. I thought? I heard...
July 16th 04 05:44 PM
by Frank Stutzman Go to last post
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Garmin Price Fixing Post from other newsgroup by TripodBill
Subject: Garmin too big for their britches? (Fixed Pricing) From: (TripodBill) Date: 7/14/2004 12:09 AM Central Standard Time Message-id: Many readers appropriately picked up on one of the most important issues in my earlier...
July 16th 04 04:50 PM
by Dan Luke Go to last post
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