I just noticed something new on the airport diagram for Paine Field: airport hot spots. Anybody know what the superscript number after each "HOT" designator is for? Thanks. Ethan

I use a tablet PC for XM Weather in flight, and figured I should add approach plates... What vendors are available? Seattle Avionics appears to have a good deal (~$100) with endless free plate updates. So, I am looking for feedback on Seattle Avionics SmartPlates. Also, looking for generic...

All, I was once told that instrument procedures (i.e. approaches) are published in text form, and then rendered into NOS charts (and a similar process for Jeppesen). 1) Is this true? 2) If so, is this "raw" data available to the public somewhere? I'm looking for something similar to the ATA-100...

I recently swapped my 430 for a 430W. Is anyone using XM weather from a GDL-69 on either a 430 or 430W? How do you find it on that small display? What about getting METARs, for example - is there too much button pushing, or not so bad? Would you make the same purchase decision again or put the...

It is common wisdom, and often common sense, that if a full deflection of a CDI (or GS) is experienced, a missed approach is to be flown. But a lot of people seem to think that it is REQUIRED. I have had a CFII tell me it is required. But I can not find anything in FAR or AIM that states such...

I'm flying to Pittsburgh this weekend, and as usual I'm going to KAGC (Allegheny County). But for a change, instead of taking the club's Lance I'm going to be taking the Dakota - and unlike the Lance, the Dakota has a Garmin 530W in it. Now normally, I'd pull out the route I have on my PDA in...

Does anyone have any recomdations for instrument panel layout software? thanks, greg

Hi, I have a question from a friend. Her daughters have nut allergies. She wants to know how long it takes from cruise (41K?) to a gate from the time they notify the crew of a medical emergency (e.g. anaphylactic shock). Obviously it depends on their proximity to a suitable airport, but I'd...

They will no longer tolerate the violation of their heavenly kingdoms. Prepare to be attacked and castrated by monster birds with laser eyes !

Random Holding in IMC with ATC COMS- Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvq8YTH7iTA Ceilings too high for approaches so I decided maintaining IMC proficiency would be more important. Seem like the controller was having a tough day. Note what happened to 21 Alpha on his approaches as well as...

I've been doing most of my GPS flying with a CNX-80, which doesn't seem to suffer from loss of RAIM. Last night I was flying with a GX-60, and got a RAIM warning when commencing an approach. The GX-60 manual isn't real illuminating on what you're supposed to do at this point. Presumably,...

What type of checkride was it? I would have asked the inspector to identify the regulation that was infracted, or identify how the action compromised safety. It's true the controllers have expectations (as mentioned by Joe) but I don't think that in and of itself constitutes a bust. But, then...

For those who managed to escape all notice that the paper FAA certificates were being turned over to plastic cards, as publicized for the last two years: your paper flying license is now kindling, as from midnight last night! Regards Brian Whatcott with a brand new license to fly....

Can anyone point me to web or print resources with discussion of how to best utilize two pilots in small airplanes? Who does what, etc. I have found lots of airline-level material but really nothing that relates to flying light singles. Or maybe someone who regularly flies with a pilot spouse? ...

800 foot ceilings called my name today and said reach out and touch me. Knocked out a few approaches at KHKS (Hawkins field Jackson MS) and of course my own airport KMBO (Madison MS) and did my obligatory hold over JAN VOR. Was a good work out, light turbulence and Xwinds aloft on my...

Folks ! I am planning to start my IFR training and wanted to get a good Yoke + Trainer software. I got CH Yoke USB and downloaded IP Trainer 6.5 which supports the USB Yoke. Unfortunately in my demo runs I find the Software to be too senstive to Yoke pitch - its always in a dive or a climb making...

"PS" wrote in message ... good one. any more? five more uploaded as requested, there will be more coming in the next couple of days http://www.maxho.com/videos HECTOP

I'm considering taking one of the intensive instrument rating courses, most of which have a prerequisite of having completed the knowledge exam. Accordingly, I've been working on that on my own. Is there a CFII around who is willing to give me an endorsement to take the test, preferably just on my...

Hello all... I was looking through the online instrument procedures, trying to find a VOR/DME RNAV approach to do the flight test portion of my KNS-80 IFR certification. They aren't that prevalent, and I'm in Virginia, but basically equally close to WV, KY, TN, and NC, which spans a number of sets...

I'm flying into my home base KHKS at night in a single engine airplane. At no point have I been outside of glide range to an airport. I am VFR shooting a practice full approach in Class C airspace going into a Class D airport. The controller wants me to descend to 2,000 feet five miles before...