In article , Peter wrote: I've been told that if one's GPS is an IFR approved unit (KLN94B in my case) and it's not placarded "VFR only" then I am required to have the latest database, otherwise I am not complying with the...

Just for fun, I put up a web page on flying to Europe: http://xpda.com/flyingtoeurope I'd be interested in any comments, criticism, or general harassment. Bob Webster

Is there any reason, or regulation, that states that a pilot, flying VFR, is prohibited in flying a GPS approach to an uncontrolled field (assuming VFR conditions at the field), or must the pilot fly the usual pattern to land? Thanks. Bob

My understanding is that radar coverage in western Canada is fairly sparse, but what about at the higher altitudes, say FL 220 and above. Thanks for any information. Bob

Sporty's offers an "Instrument Refresher Simulator". It features a Cessna 172 and works with Windows. Have any of you had any experience with this or heard any reports about it? Bob S.

What is the best course of action I should take to get my CFII? I am currently a CFI at a 141 school. My instrument skills are weak (I only have 10 hours actual, 60 simulated) and rarely fly instruments because all my students are primary. I need to get my knowledge test done, and I want to get...

Any CFI's here use Excel or Access on their computer to keep a log of their students and information on them and what you've covered with them? IF so, can you provide some tips on what a good starting ground would be for designing a spreadsheet to do this. Thanks

i'm preparing for an airline checkride and would like suggestions for the most challenging approaches - preferably non-precision and usa. thanks.

this group used to be the busy??? icing couldn't be that bad!!!!!

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Peter wrote: Hi All, This is for an N-reg aircraft. Aircraft: a standard piston single. P1 seat: a pilot legal to be PIC under VFR. P2 seat: a pilot legal to be PIC under IFR (but no CFI/CFII rating).

I'm going to DXR (Danbury) from ROC (Rochester) on Saturday. There is a STAR for Danbury, NOBBI THREE, that has a transition starting at Rockdale. Here's the question: Should I file the STAR, even though it is a little out of the way, or should I file a more direct route. If I file something more...

Does anyone know the format of the data cards for the GNS 530? Our club is putting them in our small fleet, and we are considering buying extra data cards to make the updates easier. The Garmin price seems high. If these are standard cards, we may be able to do better elsewhere. Anyone have...

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...

http://www.naco.faa.gov/d-tpp/0405/09743IL33.PDF I haven't come across an approach with two separate missed approach procedures before. Is this even remotely common? I think I'll add this to my instrument students' training regiment due to some additional interesting features- teardrop course...

Good write up. Although I've always studied for my written tests the old fashion way, I've always been curious of how the weekend "cram" sessions work out for folks. By the way, was that 8:00 PM that you took the test, or the 8:00am the next morning? Either way, it sounds like some really...

Out of curiousity, do any of you conduct partial panel training in actual instrument conditions? When I did my training, my instructor elected not to cover instruments in the soup. Do you do this? Why or why not? Brad Z.

I was departing Harford Co MD airport yesterday (0W3) enroute to Chesterfield MD (FCI). 0W3 is a small non-towered field with no ground communications to ATC or FSS. In trying to pick up my clearance on the ground, I attempted to contact Leesburg FSS on the 1-800-WX-BRIEF. Due to call volume, I ...

wrote in message ... please send com. too look under aopa FAA releases final list of NDB approaches considered for cancellation FAA needs to hear from pilots before April 4 The FAA has finalized the list of NDB...