I've been going over the POH, remembering the various procedures and settings. But something I've taken for granted in the 172s I've been flying up until now is missing: power settings for the pattern. You know: 1800 RPM and 10 on the flaps for midfield downwind, 1500 and 85 kts and descending...

All, Our club is in the final stages of purchasing a 1998 Cessna 182S. Much to my dismay, I noticed the lack of a 12-volt cigarette lighter (or it's 24-volt equivalent) anywhere to be found. (am I just not looking in the right place?) What are the options here? How difficult and/or expensive...

My instructor has me doing power out simulted emergency spot landings in prep for my checkride. I've already had my checkride put back once cause I'm not getting them right often enough. Did some more today but still not 100%. Does anyone ahve any tips? He wants me to land on the numbers. I...

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hi, i just got hp ipaq 4150 ppc and garmin gps 10 bluetooth, what kind of programs and maps (europe) u can recommend for aviation use?? regards!

Howdy ya'll, Is it expected of a student pilot on his private pilot checkride to intercept a VOR radial and fly towards the station? Thanks, Alex

On Tuesday I must make a trip to a customer site. It is about a 3 hour drive, but I can make the trip by flying myself in 36 minutes. My company pays for mileage if by car, and no policy setup for renting a plane and flying myself. Let's assume my company will pay the cost of plane rental... If...

I just want to clear some confusion reg. private pilot services. I know that PP cannot charge for any services for compensation or hire other than sharing the fuel cost. Can someone zoom little bit into it? Specifically if someone (non-pilot) wants to rent an airplane (also if he can rent at all?)...

Hi Guys, As a newly licenced GA PPL I was wondering what this group's views were on how much general flying would be appropriate before I think about training for any endorsements or ratings? Obviously I need higher skills to get something like a night rating, and would (say) 50 hrs of weekend...

What are you allowed to take with you to the PPL written test? Can you bring an electronic E6B?

Hi all! I've been reading here for a long time, but now I have a question for myself that I want to ask. I'm from Germany. Last year I have been in the US to begin working on my PPL. My goal is to get PPL then CPL. I have flown a lot of hours (over 70hrs), but since I had to return earlier than...

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I understand the theory vis a vis lowest L/D TAS and the power available/power required chart, but let's say you're in flight in a normally aspirated prop plane, your destination is blown up, your alternate is unservicable for some reason or other and you need to stretch the fuel you have the...

The other night, when we were working the pattern as an excuse to watch the sunset from 1000 AGL, it dawned on me that I hadn't practiced any emergency procedures since my last biennial. I like to do these things once in a while, in an effort to remain sharp, and now seemed like a good time. With...

Every year some people decide to fly into the world's busiest airspace with little or no pre-flight preparation. Last year (2006) was the worst I've seen, mostly due to an accident that closed the field and caused a HUGE traffic jam in the holds around the lakes -- but also because a surprising...

Ok, so say you are post-solo and approved to perform stalls OR you are a private pilot. Is it smart to go out and practice stalls on a normal basis? For proficiency and for fun? Or are stalls something you should only being doing for training? I would like to hear from both pilots and...

I'm fairly new to GA after a 19 year break flying jets. I routinely fly a single engine experimental with a constant speed prop mounted on a Lycoming IO-360. 2 QUESTIONS: 1. What's the proper setup to simulate the way the plane would glide in case of an engine failure? I'm looking for pitch...

Recently a poster recommended adding the Prairie Aviation Museum to our list of "Fly-In Aviation Museums" (See: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/fly-in_aviation_museums.htm) -- which was a real "doh!" moment for me, since these fine folks had actually stayed with us at the inn this past August. To...

When I bought my Warrior, I also purchased the seller's Bose Aviation-X headset. Last week, it developed a fault such that no sound was being heard from the right-hand earpiece. I returned it to Bose for repair, including credit card details for any charges incurred. To my delight, the unit...

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