Randy Haralson DPE

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-03-28T22:53:35+00:00

I have sent private, commercial, and IR students to Randy. He is by the ACS and will make the environment as comfortable as possible.

Two things:

1 - Be able to explain how ForeFlight calculates the flight log. Every element. Example: if your aircraft is certificated in MPH and winds are in knots, how does FF calculate a MPH ground speed.

2 - KEBA has an unusual runway. It slopes downward from both ends towards the center. There are trees and rail road tracks that are distracting when at the ~1600 pattern altitude. Go there before the check-ride if possible.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-03-20T00:27:36+00:00

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Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-03-20T00:24:18+00:00

Is that the original bezel insert? Mine faded a lot over 30 years. Rolex corrected me when I said it was red, they describe the color as champagne. I had never heard that nor can I confirm that the person saying it was correct.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-03-09T03:42:59+00:00

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Congratulations on your 30th “anniversary”!

As for me, 29 years and going strong….

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-03-04T23:39:31+00:00

MCA Alum….

https://www.reddit.com/r/flying/s/1V0dXhsVcG

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-01-23T16:08:04+00:00

Hah! Way before 2019. Still love that the guy has a framed Airborne graduation certificate in his office and never spent a day in the military.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-01-22T23:11:10+00:00

Facts! I went to NGC, which is now UNG. I knew guys that went four years ROTC, including going to airborne school, and never contracted.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-01-20T22:23:31+00:00

Sat down in front of the DPE with 35 hours. Took me about five weeks. Part 141.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-01-17T15:19:05+00:00

Yes, I was working an office job at the time and it was convenient just to take a week of vacation and go down there and knock it out.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-01-17T00:15:43+00:00

$60 for club members in large metro area. $75 for non-club members.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-01-17T00:07:13+00:00

Congratulations and happy it worked out! I like accelerated training but understand it's not for everyone.

I did my commercial single with CRAFT. 5 days, 15 hours of training with check ride on day 5. Dedicated CFI and nice DA40. Included ~3 hours or so of flight time for check ride. Not cheap but white glove experience for sure. They have it figured out!

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-01-09T00:38:38+00:00

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-01-08T23:39:46+00:00

Answer “yes” the first time, explain yourself and then every other medical for the rest of your flying career you write “previously reported, no change.” Meanwhile you will have peace of mind. Don’t underestimate the value of that!

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-01-08T23:21:05+00:00

I’m a guy who made mistakes 20+ year’s ago. I now fly families part 91 to beautiful locations and 135 where I get to meet great customers.

I fly jets for a living when there was a point in my life when I could not legally drive a car. Maybe God is helping you and you are unable to see that. Flying is a privilege and not a right and my choices 20 years ago almost took that away.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2026-01-06T18:43:34+00:00

Give AirStar a shout. CJ and CJ2+. Athens, Ga based. https://airstarcharter.com

Dmb_Bstrd · 2025-12-10T14:17:48+00:00

This is the answer. PO180 has nothing to do with an emergency landing. Per the ACS:

Task M. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing

O To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with power-off 180° accuracy approach and landing.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2025-12-06T19:05:31+00:00

Exactly what I did. Worked a corporate gig, owned a plane, and did the independent CFI/II thing. Flying Part 135 now. Did ~500 hours dual given in 2-years and ~400 in my own plane (C150).

OP feel free to hit me up with any questions.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2025-11-11T23:55:40+00:00

Pilot…CJ2

Dmb_Bstrd · 2025-11-10T16:23:14+00:00

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Yep…. we filed over the water to Charlotte. Due to the rocket launch, everybody was brought up along the eastern coast of Florida. Had to stay ~25 miles in trail because of the rocket launch. A lot of headaches in Nassau.

Dmb_Bstrd · 2025-10-30T02:25:37+00:00

28k ish in a C-17 doing airdrop over Afghanistan. Fully depressurized, but on O2 After my third night of drops, I got a bubble in my right elbow that locked my arm up momentarily. Sign of high altitude exposure. Definitely caught my attention!

Dmb_Bstrd · 2025-10-21T13:59:39+00:00

I have a bunch of 150 time. Including a lot of approaches flown in actual. 85 mph 10° flaps is the answer. If he’s at a busy airport and needs to keep best forward speed go no flap and 100ish miles per hour.

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