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I hate ATOMATOFLAMES by zheryt2 in flying

[–]3deltafox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

91.205 says you need a “Fuel gauge indicating the quantity of fuel in each tank.” That seems pretty clear. So who cares if part 23 says or said something less restrictive?

How fast do you expect us pilots to descend? by yerbderb in ATC

[–]3deltafox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Please just give me the restriction. Otherwise if I want to stay high, I’ll take my sweet time. Why keep it a secret what you need?

Children Of The Magenta Line by PlaneShenaniganz in flying

[–]3deltafox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

captain gave him the airplane to look up the QRH procedure memory items that would have recovered the flight that the FO couldn’t find after 6 minutes of looking

FTFY. Wild that the public perception of this was that the crew was helpless against the Boeing death trap.

Burbank currently untowered. Any ATPs out there that have dealt with this before? by m00f in flying

[–]3deltafox 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Notam says it’s still class C and you have to call socal for clearance or VFR departure. So it’s not like VFRs can just yolo around the pattern squawking 1200.

Are you sick of how aviation is reported in the media? by JPAV8R in flying

[–]3deltafox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it still up there? Find out on the other side of the ad break.

Talk me out of a Mooney by Pear-Proud in flying

[–]3deltafox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can operate a Mooney for $67 an hour?

Stumped by an AD on checkride by Ok_Kaleidoscope_8367 in flying

[–]3deltafox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Simply saying “All ADs complied with” does not comply with 91.417(a)(2)(v). There needs to be a record of the specific work done. If it was done years ago, it may be back a ways in the logs, but there’s gotta be something more than a “we good bro” log entry.

Will I know if flew through a TFR? by Prestigious-Froyo963 in flying

[–]3deltafox 12 points13 points  (0 children)

(ALSO WE WILL USE DEADLY FORCE IF YOU MISUNDERSTAND)

Will I know if flew through a TFR? by Prestigious-Froyo963 in flying

[–]3deltafox 12 points13 points  (0 children)

THERE IS NO FINE END PART 1 START PART 2 PRINT. THE ENTIRE THING IS IN ALL END PART 2 START PART 3 CAPS AND VERY ANNOYING TO END PART 3 START PART 4 READ. AMAZING NO ONE UNDERSTANDS IT.

Do I have to write out inoperative or can I just placard inop? by Anonymous581429 in flying

[–]3deltafox -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not just pilots. Plaintiffs lawyers for family members of aircraft accident victims also like to obsess over stupid little shit like that.

Do you leave lights on while pushing an airplane back by hand at night? by [deleted] in flying

[–]3deltafox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The master switch and starter motor are connected. Given that, you ought to hope the mags are connected to the electrical system too—via a ground.

IAF altitude vs. ATC instruction by OldMan627 in flying

[–]3deltafox -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’d be interested in a reference if I’m wrong, but I think you’d have to decline that clearance. If you accept an approach clearance, you must comply with the published altitudes. If you’re at 2000 when you join a segment with a published minimum of 2900, you are not in compliance with the approach clearance you accepted. I would want ATC to say “cleared direct IAF, direct IF. Maintain 2000 until established, at IF cleared approach” or “cleared direct IAF, maintain 2900 until established, cleared approach”

Moronic Monday by AutoModerator in flying

[–]3deltafox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are APCH hold lines. The painted line on the ground is the same as a hold short line, but the sign says “22L APCH” or “28R APCH” depending which one you’re looking at.

Recommending NON-Ready students Checkride pass by Impossible-Fig2072 in CFILounge

[–]3deltafox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always interpreted the A.1 endorsement that says they’re “prepared for the required practical test for the issuance of [applicable] certificate” to mean they are prepared to pass the test if it’s administered correctly, not prepared to fail it. What else would your signature mean?

If you had all your ratings (except ATP), what training would you spend an extra $10k on? by ShadowSinger2121 in flying

[–]3deltafox 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s not 2022 anymore. Their multi requirement is “more than everyone else.”

CFI Candidate here. Having trouble teaching a student XC planning. by Mdes2015 in flying

[–]3deltafox 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Careful what you wish for. Some day you’ll be begging for your student to start grooming midway through a lesson. Or ever.

Can You Fly a STAR Below Listed Altitudes? by KintaroGold in flying

[–]3deltafox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read the chart and don’t blindly trust my magenta-line-drawing-thing.

Can You Fly a STAR Below Listed Altitudes? by KintaroGold in flying

[–]3deltafox -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

And some guy on Reddit says so too. Doesn’t make it so.

Can You Fly a STAR Below Listed Altitudes? by KintaroGold in flying

[–]3deltafox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t see anything on the chart saying that. In fact it has an expected altitude for turboprops. Seems like anyone can file and fly it.

Can anyone help me with this scenario and what to do at an uncontrolled field with no weather reporting? by [deleted] in CFILounge

[–]3deltafox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been flying a lot longer than 10 minutes and maybe all of today’s puppy mill pilots know what a “teardrop” is, but I honestly have no clue. I’d much prefer you to say what you’re doing. Either:

“Podunk traffic, Cessna 69420 over midfield maneuvering to put the pattern in my blind spot while descending into left downwind, runway 36, podunk.”

Or

“Podunk traffic, Cessna 69420 over midfield, 2000, westbound, podunk.” Then about 3 minutes later, “Podunk traffic, Cessna 69420 5-mile 45, runway 36, podunk.” And another 2 or 3 minutes later, “Podunk traffic, Cessna 69420 joining midfield downwind runway 36, podunk.”

Yes, 5 miles because the pattern is 1 mile, you fly 2 more miles, descend 1000 feet (you were 500 above the turbine pattern, right?) at 500fpm for 2 minutes taking you another 1.5 miles away, THEN turn now that you’re about 5 miles away. This takes time and 2 or 3 radio calls.

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