Ground tests & pilot logbook.

"nauga" wrote in message
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If you're taxiing out in order to intentionally fly it
sure is loggable as flight time. I posted the FAA's
definition of flight time elsewhere in the thread.

So if you intend to go flying and taxi to the gas pump only to find they are
out of fuel, then taxi back to the hangar - you can log the time to the pump
but not back. I got it!

Rich "It's all in the intent" S.

"Jim Carriere" wrote in message ...
Of course Ron, you're right, the .1 or .2 between startup and taking the
runway technically aren't supposed to be logged.


Ron W. didn't say that. The .1 and .2 prior to taking the runway ARE supposed
to be logged. The rule again says "first moves under it's own power." As far as I
am concerned, my plane moves a tiny bit as soon as the engine starts, so hobbs time
is pretty accurate when it is connected to the oil pressure.

Of course, in the Navion, the Hobbs meter is getting connected to the nose gear
switch. Saves a little on maintenance times.

"Rich S." wrote:

So if you intend to go flying and taxi to the gas pump only to find they are
out of fuel, then taxi back to the hangar - you can log the time to the pump
but not back. I got it!

Nope. You taxied to the fuel pumps with the intention of fueling the aircraft.
Once at the pumps, you shut down. End of cycle. Next engine start you go from
the fuel pumps to the runway (with the intention of flying), and that taxi time
would count.

Russell Kent

"Russell Kent" wrote in message
...
"Rich S." wrote:

So if you intend to go flying and taxi to the gas pump only to find they
are
out of fuel, then taxi back to the hangar - you can log the time to the
pump
but not back. I got it!

Nope. You taxied to the fuel pumps with the intention of fueling the
aircraft.
Once at the pumps, you shut down. End of cycle. Next engine start you go
from
the fuel pumps to the runway (with the intention of flying), and that taxi
time
would count.

Actually, I was taxiing PAST the fuel pumps with my little heart set on
flying, but then realized I needed fuel and a Snickers, so I stopped.

Why am I reminded of the Orwellian concept of Thoughtcrime? Much like the
current rage of Hatecrime, the intent of the perpetrator is a factor in the
seriousness of the offense. Here, the intent of the pilot determines the
application of the regulation.

Rich "What fools these morals be!" S
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