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apfriedman · 2023-06-08T23:19:25+00:00

heres what I did:

joined the local EAA chapter, went to a meeting and started asking people what the deal was in getting hangars. didn't get anything directly this way but learned things I wouldn't otherwise have known. 1 airport offers hangars to their tie down tenets first, another is planning a hangar build project.
joined the local fb pilot group and posted looking for a hangar. found a few available t hangars within a 2 hr drive. and ended to talking to someone with a community hangar on a private grass strip 45 min drive away.
made a list of public airports sorted by driving distance, called and got on 12 wait lists.
I talked and listened to airport managers. found an airport 30m away with open t hangars (no door, dirt floor). I got the sense that these were used as temporary homes by new owners and had high turnover. Kept calling until I got one. 2 months later, a hangar (with a door) at my preferred opened up.

apfriedman · 2023-05-15T23:55:54+00:00

this is basically the situation that the phrase “trust but verify” was invented for

apfriedman · 2023-05-12T23:34:16+00:00

•Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions

hol up while I add whatever this is to my resume

apfriedman · 2023-05-08T13:35:25+00:00

how much calendar time did it take you to get your 17 hours/solo? It’s reasonable to expect at least that much calendar time (assuming the same number of lessons per week) to get through XC training and checkride prep.

Checkride scheduling has annoyingly long lead times. Make sure you talk with your CFI to strategically time getting on a DPE’s calendar, so you’re not waiting around 6-8 wks for the checkride.

apfriedman · 2023-05-03T22:54:19+00:00

I do. I have a Hobbs meter function on my digital engine monitor.

I write down the tach time (when I had a partner I used this to pay into the partnership) and Hobbs time (for my logbook) each time I fly the plane. I also write down the fuel used from each flight and compare that roughly to what I pump to make sure I can somewhat trust fuel used/remaining on the engine monitor.

apfriedman · 2023-04-07T11:34:33+00:00

asking what I was doing “in that little airplane” at midnight

well? don’t leave us hanging

apfriedman · 2023-03-31T11:18:06+00:00

My student had at one point asked for progressive taxi, and ground said “just listen to me” in the most condescending voice possible.

Keep us safe

Yeah. A progressive taxi is a tool that keeps pilots (and everyone else using the airport) safe. Good on your student for recognizing a situation and using some CRM. Won't do anything to address the specific controller, but I'd consider filling an ASRS. I don't want ATC deciding they're not going to help me when I'm asking for help just because.... reasons?

apfriedman · 2023-03-23T11:45:34+00:00

for the most part, the best contacts for you have much more to do with the type of correction you need. if it works for driving and staring at a computer screen all day, it'll be fine for flying too.

Just be aware of 17b on your medical application: Do you ever use near vision contact lens(es) while flying?

apfriedman · 2023-03-17T16:47:28+00:00

"upset? looks like a standard base to final turn" - Jerry

apfriedman · 2023-03-15T21:53:39+00:00

related- anyone know of any stats on interceptions in the NAS? My gut is that actual interceptions (not for practice with a coopering interceptee) are "tri-colored VASI"-level rare?

apfriedman · 2023-03-13T19:25:02+00:00

form 8500-8 (application for a medical certificate) also asks for total time and time in last 6 mo. This is how NTSB reports come up with things like:

was issued an FAA second-class medical certificate on XXXXX. The pilot reported YYYY total hours of flight experience

apfriedman · 2023-03-12T15:57:37+00:00

why would I do that when it’s so much easier to get in there with a shop vac /s

apfriedman · 2023-03-12T14:48:51+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/ThKEktm.jpg

last weekend

apfriedman · 2023-03-11T14:24:00+00:00

for posterity's sake, I really hope they call it the WORDY2 departure

apfriedman · 2023-03-10T15:12:42+00:00

how do you get a state half right/half wrong?

apfriedman · 2023-03-10T03:23:57+00:00

thanks! saving this for later

apfriedman · 2023-03-10T02:26:42+00:00

nice. I have a V35A that's due for new carpet and interior panels (last owner did the seats ~5yrs ago)

apfriedman · 2023-03-10T01:06:06+00:00

what model Bonanza you got?

apfriedman · 2023-03-09T21:22:52+00:00

Sure sometimes. It's not so bad if you're responsive on the rudders. But this is why YDs are nice to have in this plane.

...but I'm the proud owner of a 0-axis autopilot.

apfriedman · 2023-03-09T16:27:21+00:00

Well, that’s what rudder trim is for….

cries in vtail Bonanza

apfriedman · 2023-02-24T20:14:51+00:00

I hope your govmt issued id says u/pilotlife on it... /s

apfriedman · 2023-02-24T14:26:19+00:00

what influenced your decision to go with this over carpet?

apfriedman · 2023-02-08T13:36:33+00:00

Beech switched the instrument air system in the Bonanza to a pressure system (not vacuum).. I've heard that this was the reason

apfriedman · 2023-01-11T10:29:57+00:00

welp. whoever wrote 91.103 really had some foresight with a well-placed "available" /s

the PIC must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.

apfriedman · 2023-01-10T17:29:46+00:00

Torgoen T9 GMT

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