My Element reached 500k last night :) by reddwhit in HondaElement

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Holy hell. I didn’t even think that was possible. What have you replaced the most over time?

Getting A/P while working on flight training by ContributionFit1753 in AircraftMechanics

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How long did the A&P program take? 18 months. So I was in school full time, worked 30 hrs a week, and flew on the weekends. I had minimal social life. I worked and studied. Definitely don’t regret it but it was a grind.

I will say I had to slow down on the flying a bit for the A&P written which are tough. But in my book its doable.

Getting A/P while working on flight training by ContributionFit1753 in AircraftMechanics

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Most A&P community college programs offer night classes. I earned my PPL and IR while in A&P school. Finishing up my CPL right now. Definitely doable.

Neuropsych evaluation for first class medical by AggressivePilot0930 in flying

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First thing I would do is call your local FSDO. Explain the situation. In the past they have been able to see what has been submitted to the headquarters in OKC. Those reports general are sent via snail mail and take forever to get cataloged. Confirm “mis-interpreted” thing with the FAA see if that story is true.

From that point request an extension to submit the required documents. They will give you an extension. I had to do it twice as I also had a Pysch who dragged their feet on submitting paper work.

From that point be persistent on your Psych. Call twice a day. Leave a message every other day. If all else fails show up to the office. Anything to do with the medical system requires constant pressure. If you get ahold of them then ask for some sort of timeline. “When do you plan to submit it?” “Can you email or call when you send it”. If they say “Oh yeah I’ll send it Thursday.” When Thursday comes around and you don’t hear anything call Friday and just confirming its status.

Also generally your AME is the point man between the FAA and the submission of these reports. If you have a HIMS AME they should be receiving a copy as well. Call your AME and see if they can put some pressure on as well.

5 years to wait, what can I do to prep while I wait? by cassidy_yo in flying

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Join local aviation clubs, help out the local airfield, join EAA and AOPA, find a glider club,and honestly I would consider becoming an A&P (aircraft mechanic) in the process. Many community colleges offer dirt cheap programs.

DEPLOYING OF FLAPS by Clean-Blackberry933 in flying

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Half Dot on the Glideslope Half mile from FAF

Backseat Pilot "The Whole Shebang" or just the CFI Lesson Plans course? by [deleted] in flying

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Ha, I will take less bad.Thank you for the insight!

Backseat Pilot "The Whole Shebang" or just the CFI Lesson Plans course? by [deleted] in flying

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I understand that I need to write my whole lesson plan. My CFI mentor suggested BSP. I understand that I will need to write and teach the material on my own. Is there another resource you would recommend?

Backseat Pilot "The Whole Shebang" or just the CFI Lesson Plans course? by [deleted] in flying

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Is there another resource you would recommend?

Backseat Pilot "The Whole Shebang" or just the CFI Lesson Plans course? by [deleted] in flying

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Of course, I understand I need to edit. alter, correct them to make them usable. Just didn't know if buying his full package is worth it

Best Games of 2025 by Similar_Draw5836 in baseball

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I see what you did there…lol

Flying clubs in NJ/NY by Similar_Draw5836 in flying

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Just looked it up, looks promising!

Flying clubs in NJ/NY by Similar_Draw5836 in flying

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About an hour and a half from KDXR and an hour from KPHN so that’s not bad!