Hi all, I've begun my IFR taining and at the same time, racking up the cross country hours required for the ticket. I'm wondering what things I could do in these strictly VFR XC's that would help me learn/gain insight or facility with the IFR world. So far I have: 1) My CFII suggested I plan...

I'm looking for a Operator/Service manual for a Collins 479S-6 Avionics Generator. Thanks, Dan

Roy Smith wrote: What does it mean when they say you start timing the outbound leg of a hold "over or abeam the VOR, whichever occurs later". I'm having a hard time envisioning a flight path which takes you both over and abeam the VOR. I can see either, but not both, so I don't understand...

I have the Jeppesen chip updating via the web for my 430. I just updated and installed the new data which is Dec 25 to Jan 22. Then I got to wondering if that chip is legal to use before the start date. Anybody know? Chuck

If anybody is interested, I have shared out a folder on my computer to access some approaches and landings I have done in the past 2 months. All files are in .avi format. The larger files are shot in high resolution, so it does look real nice in full screen in Windows media. You will need a...

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'Spin Doctor' Bill Kershner dies at 77 Pilot, flight instructor, and aviation author William K. Kershner, 77, died January 8 in Sewanee, Tennessee, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He soloed an Aeronca Defender from Clarksville, Tennessee's Outlaw Field - a grass strip at the time - in 1945...

Flyers, For absolutely no reason, except that I want it, I have been taking Multiengine lessons (including Multi-Instrument and Commercial). The flight school has a Piper Seneca I (PA34-200) circa 1973. It fly's like a flying Bulldozer on Codeine (sp?). It's a beast...really. The controls...

Federal Aviation Administration Government Goon Squads trying to shut down free speech http://themainbang.typepad.com/blog/ This blog is known as the premier Air Traffic control blog in America. Apparently it has gotten under the skin of the FAA goon squads. This blog exposes on a daily...

I am a 300+ hour private pilot living and flying in the NYC area (specifically Caldwell NJ / Teterboro). I am interested in taking an accelerated instrument course and have been attracted to the PIC 10 day course and other similar 10 day courses. I already have about 10 hours of simulator time...

I am curious how many of you routinely consult the AF/D prior to every IFR flight. The reason is, a well known FAA inspector at a recent safety seminar commented that those little green books were not of much use anymore, and that most pilots simply don't use them. I was surprised, because I've...

Flyers, I just passed the CFI Knowledge test today but I have some questions for the group. Sure I could look these up, but lets stimulation some discussion. Here are some questions that I do not know if I answered correctly. The verbiage may not be word-for-word but you should get the idea: 1)...

Last night I took a quick trip to KYUM. On approach, the controller mentioned that the "arresting gear was up" on the runway I was to land on. Being unfamiliar with arresting gear and flying an Archer, I asked the controller specifically what that meant. He indicated that it consisted of a cable...

Finally got a real hold...never had one before. Held for 25min over CHS at 3000ft waiting my turn to do the VOR approach into JZI...OVC008.9SM didn't expect it, but it really was no big deal. They gave plenty of explanation and warning when to expect the approach. Just interesting, hardly...

Thought this might help before you try it. After much frustration with my AnywhereMap XM weather downloads, I went looking for a new source of in-flight weather information. I have had it with the lack of reliablilty with the XM data downloads, and didn't want to break the bank, either, going...

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I have a fairly new Instrument Rating and need to fly my (non-turbo) Arrow from Chicago to Binghamton NY. The most efficient dry route appears to be V6 via Dryer, but that takes me right through the middle of the Cleveland Class B. Is this likely to be accepted as filed, or am I likely to get...

Does anyone know the format of the data cards for the GNS 530? Our club is putting them in our small fleet, and we are considering buying extra data cards to make the updates easier. The Garmin price seems high. If these are standard cards, we may be able to do better elsewhere. Anyone have...

Hi, It seems most handheld GPS can be connected to a computer (through a serial cable, IIRC). That allows some cool features, like preparing your flightplan in advance on your PC, or downloading to the PC the actual positions of your aircraft in order to obtain a chart of the actual flight...

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...