A few weeks ago I flew a practice GPS RWY 24 approach into ELM. I don't recall the exact heading coming in, but it was in the sector leading to CIMAN. I'm new to GPS approaches having just returned after several years of inactivity, and still haven't got all the nuances figured out. I expected...

When a transmission is garbled I'm used to saying "say again", but I was wondering what to say when a transmission comes through in the clear, but doesn't make much sense (to me). This probably doesn't happen very often to experienced pilots, but how would you advise a student to respond? Should I...

Does anyone own this? I was thinking of using it at home as I start my instrument training for help with repetative proceedures. If you own it do you have a recommendation for a Yoke or Joystick? Thanks in advance. Trip

I have a question regarding the rings shown on some charts and not others. They are a dashed ring and are labeled "FEEDER FACILITIES" and/or "ENROUTE FACILITIES". The may not be on all charts nor both on the same chart. For example http://naco.faa.gov/d-tpp/0801/06000LD15.PDF. I tried the...

With the disappointing performance of FSS briefings lately, this weekend I tried filing an IFR flight plan through DUATS for the first time. I couldn't seem to find the correct syntax for what I know is ALWAYS the first thing leaving my home airport: "Farmingdale 3 Departure, radar vectors...

I just listed another 1961 Cessna 210A on ebay for auction. This one has 40 since major overhaul on the engine, accessories, systems, and one year since new paint and leather interior. Reserve price is less that 2/3 of the AOPA appraisal value, so you can fly away with a no- problems at a very...

What are some of the best flight planning software available? I've never used any but perhaps I should after briefly reading here what they can all do for you! -dr Wendy wrote: Most of the flight planning software that I have used only offers two

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...

Anyone know of an instrument ground school scheduled to begin soon in the NYC metro area or in CT?

Steven P. McNicoll Steven gave a wonderful presentation as to the conflict of statute and nautical miles to be used in the U.S. during the 1950s to 70s. What he failed to give us who the genius was to come up with both sets of numbers on our airspeed indicators. The main push for a KNOT measure...

In regard to insurance, unless your insurance excludes it, you are covered. So read your policy, paying close attention to the exclusions. I can't imagine that a policy would exclude coverage for something like that. All mine requires is the airplane be in annual at the anniversary date of the...

There seems to be a lot of questions regarding the new instrument rating PTS. Although it was published in April, it does not take effect until October. The purpose of the new PTS is to incorporate advanced technology such as electronic flight displays and GPS into the program. The "Aircraft and...

Does anyone know how long skywriting lasts before it gets blurry and fades away? Thank you.

Sorry for the off topic question, but I suspect there are quite a few of you that could help me: I'm looking for good techniques for teaching student pilots how to handle the final phase of landing. In particular how to get students to recognize when the airplane (a Cessna 152 or 172) is sinking...

OK...What's up with the Flight Service Stations... ? Lately (3-6 months) I have found them to be grumpy and very unhelpful. They come across as condescending and expect you to take what drool they deliver without question or review and be thankful.....please don't even think of asking a...

I am interested in taking a course every year to improve my piloting skills. I am currenty a low-time (350 hour) private pilot with a recent IFR rating. Can folks recommend good weekend courses (preferrably ones with practical flying experience, not just lectures) that they have taken and really...

I flew the San Jose (KSJC) ILS 30L approach on Sunday, and noticed that there is no charted FAF, i.e. no Maltese Cross. I use Jepp plates but I just looked at the NOS plate on the AOPA site and it's the same. There's also no OM - although there is an MM. Seems strange - anyone have any idea why? I...

Coming back from Mammoth this past Sunday and flying through a snow cloud West of the Sierras, I had the Pitot freeze over. I realized it was frozen when I tried to correct for altitude gained in turbulence and the airspeed indication didn't increase even as I pushed the nose down and could hear...

I have been having a problem with ASA On Top that has been driving me nuts. A short drive, admittedly... Anyway, the compass dial around the ADF doesn't adjust. That is, you can turn the knob, and the dial will start to move, but it soon snaps back to its original location. Even this would be...

If anyone cares to see a few hundred Oshkosh photo's, I put them on my site.. Great pix, Dennis! Did you get any aerial shots of the North 40 that you didn't post? I'd sure like one of our campsite! -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA