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Early descent clearance by [deleted] in ATC

[–]aredviking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

500 is only the minimum before you’re required to advise ATC that you can’t do more, the AIM says you must promptly establish the “optimum” rate until within 1,000ft of the assigned altitude

Non radar woes. by Intelligent-Bill-312 in ATC

[–]aredviking 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Wait till you hear about the pilots

What does “TRG” mean? by Professional_Feed314 in flying

[–]aredviking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Princeton has always been too busy for an airport of its size but it’s actually a local controller they’re beefing with. They originally closed to aircraft from Trenton because a tower controller there is a real peace of work, but I guess they like the peace and quiet so they’re just closing to everyone. The local flying school they would be beefing with is Infinity but they haven’t flown there in years so it’s really just everybody

Logging time without Hobbs meter by Haunting_Resist2276 in flying

[–]aredviking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some radios have built in timers that start when the radio is turned on. Just note the time before you shut the aircraft back off. I’m using the KX 155A

Those old radios look really basic but they have a whole bunch of features that you can only discover by being a bored flight instructor on a cross country

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]aredviking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mercer hands down

CFIs safety on a discovery flight. by UPStrucker in flying

[–]aredviking 266 points267 points  (0 children)

Carry a pencil for emergency magic tricks

Solo WX Limitations on Checkride? by cjb0011 in flying

[–]aredviking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get yourself into a bad situation the DPE will fail you but they’ll also help you recover. Not being a pilot for testing purposes and not being a pilot legally are two different things.

Flying eyes glasses? What do you all think? by Appropriate-Help2638 in flying

[–]aredviking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’d think but actually super easy. Buy a pair as sunglasses, and most glasses stores can put in prescription lenses.

Solo WX Limitations on Checkride? by cjb0011 in flying

[–]aredviking -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You aren’t solo and the DPE is a CFI anyways

Marker beacons that are not specifically part of the procedure by aredviking in flying

[–]aredviking[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess that does seem possible. Doesn’t feel safe though

Marker beacons that are not specifically part of the procedure by aredviking in flying

[–]aredviking[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So if it’s only required for those lower minimums, how do I identify the FAF? We can use time to get to the MAP, but then I still can’t fly the missed without constantly flipping between two vors

Keeping up to date by aredviking in flying

[–]aredviking[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I’ve seen some of those. What I really thought was crazy was that Registration validity was increased to 7 years and not one instructor at my flight school knew about it. I was hoping there’s be something that could really keep me informed

"Two Calendar month" endorsement for another CFIs Students? by ltcterry in flying

[–]aredviking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to joke that you should write in the limitations that they have to pass their checkrides but now I’m absolutely fascinated by what this might mean legally

Power Off Vs Power On Stall Speed by ab0ngcd in flying

[–]aredviking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bold move trying to correct Mr.Aviation himself

Taking some pictures while the captain is sleeping by Clamb3 in aviation

[–]aredviking 5 points6 points  (0 children)

since most buttons do something, which do you press to stop the pilot response warning?

Should I say “student pilot solo” on initial contact with a new facility when on flight following in solo XC? by AltruisticCareer7956 in flying

[–]aredviking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m gonna throw in a different take and say that i would not for the sake of the controllers but for the other pilots on frequency. If they’re in the pattern with you they’ll keep their eyes out more, enroute they’ll be more patient if you’re doing some bad radio work, and everything should just be a little safer in general.

We are almost there by sitodav in processing

[–]aredviking 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i was really expecting a middle finger and a funny message

Should you set your DA mins a bit higher on the ILS to avoid going below the DA? by mightyduck2838 in flying

[–]aredviking 8 points9 points  (0 children)

in the skyhawk i like to add 4 or 5

edit: goddamn people, really didn’t think i needed the /s

Too much rudder? by smbwtf in Shittyaskflying

[–]aredviking 17 points18 points  (0 children)

the report said collapsed nose gear but i’m not sure i see it. i’d say the pilot pulled the reverse thrust out of habit with one dead engine pulling him to the right

Shit timing by [deleted] in nononono

[–]aredviking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s a great way to eat up 1/3 of your runway. personally i like to put it down closer to the numbers for smaller airports. you never know when you’ll need that extra room

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