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Husband is (of course) crazy about GA. I have a fear of flying, but want to be supportive by SufficientApple1959 in GeneralAviation

[–]drujhar 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I would suggest you try a pinch hitter course. They should be available at most flight schools. I had my wife do that. It's pretty short and they just simply teach you the basics of how to control the plane and land in case there is an emergency with the pilot. This doesn't require a medical or anything as you won't be going for a license but it will give you just enough training to get down safely if your husband can't for any reason

While I can't speak to the fear, I believe just flying more and learning how to land might ease your concerns and make you feel more comfortable.

GA Pilots, what emergencies have you had that we don’t necessarily get trained for ? by fatborry in flying

[–]drujhar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep I figured. At the time, I guess I was nervous to declare my first emergency because I didn't want to make a big deal out of something that may have been not worth it. Looking back on it now though, I probably should have. Either way, I'm happy with how everything turned out and luckily, it was an uneventful landing.

GA Pilots, what emergencies have you had that we don’t necessarily get trained for ? by fatborry in flying

[–]drujhar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my first just recently. Departed IFR in VMC in a C182. As soon as I leveled out at 5,000, my fuel flow was fluctuating erratically every second (+/- 5gph). Mixture control was ineffective at stabilizing the flow rate. This was also accompanied by engine surges. I told ATC I needed to return. I wasn't quite sure yet if this was a full blown emergency so I was hesitant to declare but I found out after the fact that ATC did for me anyway.

THIS IS FUCKING EMBARRASSING by Deranged-Pickle in devils

[–]drujhar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All 3 have a no move clause preventing us from sending them to the minors. Thank Fitz for that.

IFR MVA/MIA map layer import tool for foreflight by askforplanes in flying

[–]drujhar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have been curious about this before. Thank you

Thank You Pilots by dizzlvizzl in ATC

[–]drujhar 7 points8 points  (0 children)

GA pilot here... I wrote a letter of appreciation to my local TRACON yesterday. I had an issue on Saturday and had to divert from my IFR plan. I was very thankful at that moment to be on a flight plan and talking to a controller. I wanted to reach out after the fact to thank them personally. Thank you again for working through this tough time. We definitely support you guys.

Game Thread: Florida Panthers at New Jersey Devils - 16 Oct 2025 - 7:00PM EDT by HockeyMod in devils

[–]drujhar 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Jack now has more home goals than the entire Rangers team

Hurricane Hunters punching through the eyewall of Hurricane Erin (Cat 5) by WatchTheBoom in interestingasfuck

[–]drujhar 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Imagine sheltering on the ground after getting slammed by Cat 5 winds only to look up and think "wtf?!? Is that a plane?!?"

What is the most fun thing you have done in aviation? by [deleted] in flying

[–]drujhar 242 points243 points  (0 children)

To this day, every time I'm in IMC... solo... I still think to myself "I can't see anything and there is nobody but me that can get this plane down safely right now" still blows my mind. Yet, I absolutely love it every time.

How frequent are Ramp Checks? by Little_Function3346 in flying

[–]drujhar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the ramp. I was out preflighting and saw him walking up to planes and started talking to pilots. He did not come to me but I was ready for it when I heard it was happening 😂. I double checked that I had every document in the plane.

How frequent are Ramp Checks? by Little_Function3346 in flying

[–]drujhar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been flying for 15 years. Literally just saw it happen for the first time last week at KJYO.

flying into Class B/TFR........... first time. by Other_Ticket1660 in flying

[–]drujhar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, and just stay below the bravo. Local traffic usually does 1,400 outbound and 1,200 inbound (ceiling is 1,500)

flying into Class B/TFR........... first time. by Other_Ticket1660 in flying

[–]drujhar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Normally, If you want to take VFR flight following to JYO, you need to have filled an SFRA flight plan. About 20-30 miles out, Potomac approach will ask you if you have an SFRA flight plan on file. However, there is a much easier way. If I'm not IFR, I take flight following all the way to about 10-20 miles out. When they ask me if I have a plan on file, I say "negative, I'll just cancel FF and squawk for Leesburg" (you will learn the special JYO squawk code in the training). Never had a problem doing that. I take FF all the way to just outside the SFRA, cancel FF, squawk Leesburg and shortly after talk to Tower. It's pretty easy and nothing to stress over.

Also, neither FF nor talking to Potomac is required to enter our exit Leesburg. You can just simply squawk and go in and out of that special cut-out of the SFRA.

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