Are you instrument rated? .. Are you tired of paying for instrument procedures you don't use? .. Would you like to develop your own custom library of procedures? .. Would you like to update your library automatically and unattended? .. Would you like hands free Duat access for weather and filing...

I know this is an IFR forum but your opinion is appreciated. Scenario: you are receiving VFR flight following and are handed off to another controller. You call up the new controller to make initial contact. According to a controller I overheard yesterday, this callup is incorrect: "Name...

Believe it or not.... Words will be quite clear after viewing this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtUYN-euXqo Today's flight to KJAN, KHKS and my own airport. KHKS and KMBO landings, camera either tilted back or inadvertently zoomed in but oh well, in the full scheme of things, camera is...

With the disappointing performance of FSS briefings lately, this weekend I tried filing an IFR flight plan through DUATS for the first time. I couldn't seem to find the correct syntax for what I know is ALWAYS the first thing leaving my home airport: "Farmingdale 3 Departure, radar vectors...

I just listed another 1961 Cessna 210A on ebay for auction. This one has 40 since major overhaul on the engine, accessories, systems, and one year since new paint and leather interior. Reserve price is less that 2/3 of the AOPA appraisal value, so you can fly away with a no- problems at a very...

It appears §61.55 has changed for 2007. --------------- § 61.55 Second-in-command qualifications. (a) A person may serve as a second-in-command of an aircraft type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember or in operations requiring a second-in-command pilot flight...

Greetings all; What do you recommend for preparation for an Instrument Proficiency Check? Is there any written or video material that is specifically geared for this, or is the original IFR training material better? Thanks for any insight! Jeffrey

Instrument rated pilot (Joe), without complex endorsement, acts as a safety pilot for another instrumented rated pilot (Bob), in Bob's complex airplane. Reg's regarding "general" safety piloting state that both can log PIC time, given an agreement is made that the safety pilot is responsible for...

What are some of the best flight planning software available? I've never used any but perhaps I should after briefly reading here what they can all do for you! -dr Wendy wrote: Most of the flight planning software that I have used only offers two

I have an ICOM handheld for backup. I have a panel-mounted ICOM connector, ICOM part no. ANTSB. The ANTSB is a splitter, in series with the coax that connects the COM-1 radio to its antenna. On the front of the ANTSB is a 3.5 mm female jack. When a 3.5 mm male is plugged into this jack, the...

A Flight Training Device, such as the one you had demonstrated to you, is harder to fly than the actual airplane when it is working perfectly. The airplane is a pretty forgiving thing, short term...you can let go of the controls and it will maintain trimmed pitch and bank for awhile. The FTD,...

In the US, vasis provides a maximum of 4 ** nautical miles ** obstacle protection and papi provides 4 ** statute miles ** of protection. True or False Stan

Steven P. McNicoll Steven gave a wonderful presentation as to the conflict of statute and nautical miles to be used in the U.S. during the 1950s to 70s. What he failed to give us who the genius was to come up with both sets of numbers on our airspeed indicators. The main push for a KNOT measure...

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...

Another GNS480 related question. I've emailed Jeppesen and looked on their website, but the website is inscrutable and they haven't responded to my email yet. What's the mechanism for getting database updates on the GNS480? Is it their Skybound II process? Does it work OK? What's the database...

Please I would like to propose: Off topic posters please include OT at the front of your message. Some of us want to talk about IFR here, since, after all, that is the subject of the group. And I would like to filter out the off topic posts. Please. If you respect this group.

OK, here's a new take on an old debate: I fly a 172 with 2 good NAV/COMs, an M1 Loran and a flaky ADF in the Northeast US. Since everything up here is airways and most of the fields I go to have an ILS or LOC approach, this is enough to get away with on most of the flights I take. This is the...

Anybody know what I can expect as a clearance for a flight from OXC to PHL? How about the return?

PaulH opined When I'm using my little red Human Range Extender bottle????? 27D I have an amended clearance for you, ready to copy? Ummmm, 27D stand by while I, um, ahh, stand by please. When was the last time you checked your cockpit for bugs?

vincent p. norris writes: I passed my private in 2000. Haven't had any problems with pilotage since (dead reckoning is another matter. I figure if I need to use dead reckoning, I need to file IFR). Meaning no offense, Ari, I'm puzzled by that response. A number of...