VOR frequency 108.6 on flip flop. On one of my KX 155 I tried to put in 108.6. It would not show as such. It was something like 109.0 then when I flipped it to the left is showed as 108.6. Strange and very confusing since I was setting up for the VOR approach. Avionics shop is closed for the...

Needed to get night current for an IFR flight next week. Since I have not flown at night for quite some time, figure to give me an adjustment period as day transitions to night. Video includes slow flight while waiting for the sun to set, watching the sunset from 3000 feet and two landings at...

Does 420W have ILS approaches in its database? I mean, can you set up ILS approach in 420 to monitor your progress while flying ILS approach on your good old KX-155? Thanks in advance, Robin Hou

I was in Claremont NH (KCNH) today. The DP reads (per a recent FDC notam; it's different from what's published): DEPARTURE PROCEDU RWY 11: CLIMB VIA HEADING 109 TO 2500 THEN CLIMBING RIGHT TURN DIRECT CNH NDB, CLIMB IN HOLDING TO 3000 BEFORE PROCEEDING ON COURSE. RWY 29: CLIMB VIA HEADING 289...

I was wondering if there is anyone out there that has a Jepp chart subscription that covers Hawaii. I'd like to get hold of at least the low altitude enroute chart and hopefully also the approach plates for Kona, Hilo, and (especially) Kamuela. The latter, which is where our 2nd home is, just got...

I am pleased to announce the beta launch of a new on-line instrument approach plate service at http://siap.awun.net/ This service collects all the plates you need for a trip into a single PDF file. Try it out and let me know if you think it's useful. (There's a feedback form at the end.) The...

My new airplane has dual GNS430s, and I would like to start out with a clean slate on them. Is there a way to reset the entire unit to factory defaults, clearing all flight plans and user waypoints at the same time? Stan

What is the point of the phrase "at the airport of intended departure" in FAR 91.171(b)(1)? Interpreted literally, it would mean that while the VOR check done with a VOT is good for 30 days, it is only valid for departures from the airport where it was done. That makes no sense. Any...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo3vC-oPOKY 15 to 20 second snippets of my May 1st and May 2nd IFR flights. Scenes with the blue skies overhead was done in the KMBO NE practice area with a block altitude request and scenes that have a gray overcast was done while I was doing some instrument...

Last week I again experienced ATC confusion near Phoenix. Background: On 6 Apr 09 I used AOPA's flight planner to plan IFR from Longmont, CO (KLMO) to Falcon Field, Mesa, AZ (KFFZ) via the low altitude route HYGEN V85 FQF V389 PUB V611 FTI V60 OTO V12 ABQ V190 BARGN at 12,000. When I attempted...

Until recently I was convinced that only a CFII could conduct an instrument proficiency check (as opposed to a plain CFI), but now I am confused: 14 CFR 61.195(c) says that an instructor must have an instrument rating on *both* his pilot and instructor certificates, i.e., be a CFII, in order...

Anyone experiencing problems with this? Aside from the ADIZ and TFR crap. I filed an IFR from LVK to SAC yesterday via duats and the clearance never came available. The tower told me that only about half of the flight plans filed via DUATS come up. I found it strange. Back in 1999 when I was flying...

OK, one thing I've never really understood is the point of Tower Enroute Control. Maybe it doesn't apply much here in the Midwest where there's space between TRACONs. Can anyone explain this to me, using small words and speaking slowly? Specifically, when is this used, what is the benefit,...

How come IAF, FAF, MM, MAP, are all depicted (usually) on the profile view of an approach chart but the IF (intermediate fix) is not? -- -- Good Flights! Cecil E. Chapman, Jr. PP-ASEL

In primary and supporting method of attitude instrument flying, which do you consider the primary instrument for bank in the partial panel situation (loss of both attitude indicator and heading indicator)? Turn coordinator or magnetic compass? thank you Greg greggordon.org/flying

Hi Folks, I am planning to do my IR rating during three weeks long stay in Houston over the Christmas time this year. I would appreciate if you could help me out on locating some accelerated training enabling me to complete the course in that short time. Appreciate your...

The Garmin 480 now supports LPV approaches which are ILS like approaches using WAAS-GPS for both LNAV and VNAV. My question. I'm assuming the LPV approach would target 1000ft down the runway as the TDZ (just like an ILS). Does this mean that LPV approaches will not be added to the airports with...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKJCrhAdeDs A compilation of 10 to 15 second snippets my last two weekends worth of flying in and around IMC.. Amazing to me how much difference in weather conditions I experienced and I never was more then 20 miles from my home airport. Todays condition was...

The recent GPS/IFR discussions here got me to thinking. I generally fly an Arrow, equipped with a Garmin 430, 2 VORs, Loran, my handheld GPS, my sectionals, low enroute charts, and since I got my IFR ticket, I try to fly under ATC control as often as possible to keep my comm skills up. On cross...

The other day I queried an approach controller to find out how well we are doing tracking the airway centerline. He said his radar scope does not show the airways. I was surprised by this. Is this normal? I know that Center controllers have airways on their radar, but it appears that Approach...