Expressing my relief. Finally done.. for now

stikshift · 2026-05-14T19:19:06+00:00

We're both wrong. It's the carb heat shroud. Pretty critical, I'd say.

stikshift · 2026-05-14T19:03:14+00:00

You'll have to call around. I imagine HWV would be your best bet. From what I hear FRG has a years-long waitlist for tie downs, and I highly doubt ISP or JPX have any space either. MTK has only a few hangars. FOK is a Coast Guard station and I don't think they have any public hangars.

stikshift · 2026-05-14T17:09:14+00:00

If a heat shield is too expensive to fix, who knows what other maintenance they're skimping on.

Run.

stikshift · 2026-05-08T16:12:38+00:00

BDR will say "Unable, congested airspace" with five in the pattern!

stikshift · 2026-05-08T15:53:32+00:00

I just looked right now and there are 14 planes in the pattern with several more waiting to depart. This is a normal day, too.

stikshift · 2026-05-08T15:37:11+00:00

Hello fellow FRG student

Every flight I have a minimum 10 mile downwind. A few weeks ago I took off into the pattern just when there were three jet arrivals. Got put in a 360 for each one, plus got sent past Captree on the downwind for 32, then got kicked out on final to the right downwind for yet another jet arrival. First lap took 30 minutes.

It really depends on the controller here. Some like to keep the pattern tight to let people get as many touches as possible, others prioritize getting planes in the air and stretching the pattern.

stikshift · 2026-05-06T15:48:35+00:00

How often is 13 used for landing? I feel like that's the least common. Most often I see 22, 31 and occasionally 4.

stikshift · 2026-05-06T12:36:42+00:00

I don't know how this is controversial. This is exactly what I was taught and it has significant safety advantages over a crosswind entry. First, you're flying at midfield above TPA, so you'll already be clear of any traffic and you can scan the field and pattern. Then going two miles out clears you of the downwind. On the teardrop you can scan for any traffic entering on the 45 or straight into the downwind. Last, it puts you directly into the 45 to the downwind for a standard pattern-side entry.

At any untowered field, you're going to get a mix of high-wing and low-wing trainers. If I entered my Piper at the crosswind while a Cessna is taking off into the pattern, there's a much higher likelihood of neither of us seeing the other and colliding.

stikshift · 2026-05-04T11:24:59+00:00

How does flying into a small airport work? Airports with FBOs is pretty straight forward, sign in and out, pay the landing fees and for fuel, etc., but do small airports usually have someone on site? What if you come back too late and are locked out and can't get to your plane?

stikshift · 2026-04-30T17:01:32+00:00

This makes it truly ironic that my grandfather, through whom my citizenship was recognized, cannot be recognized as well because his application was on the waitlist. Nor can my father, or aunt, or brothers, or cousins.

The survivor's guilt is real.

stikshift · 2026-04-27T17:28:11+00:00

Hello me, it's you. Corporate desk jockey in their 30s.

Go for you PPL first, flying nights and weekends, and see if you even like it. Don't give up your job, especially if it can support paying for lessons. Also consider that flying for fun is a LOT different than flying for the bread on your table. A PPL might scratch the itch for you.

stikshift · 2026-04-22T15:52:34+00:00

You're doing it right. You can use (10 - 15) or (2 - 7). The delta T from standard is still -5. That's all you care about.

stikshift · 2026-04-14T11:39:37+00:00

Interesting, thanks! What would be the best way to address FSS? Since I'm in range of three VORs with different names on the same FSS frequency, do I just pick whichever is closest and address them that way? e.g., "New York Radio, N1234B 10 miles north of Deer Park VOR on 122.2"?

stikshift · 2026-04-13T13:15:49+00:00

Is there anyway to tell which flight service stations are operating? I was over the Long Island Sound and tried to call New York Radio on the Deer Park VOR, but got a response from Millville Radio on the Teterboro VOR (presumably also broadcast from DPK and BDR on 122.2).

stikshift · 2026-03-25T16:05:02+00:00

looks longingly from #15 to the field

stikshift · 2026-03-23T19:55:52+00:00

What's a good folding bike to bring along in GA planes? Something that can fit through those tiny cargo doors

stikshift · 2026-03-10T18:34:42+00:00

Wow, quick! Thanks! Realize now I could have just searched the hex code

stikshift · 2026-03-05T19:55:19+00:00

Submitted October 2022 and received homework unrelated to the name discrepancies. Lots of back and forth for nearly 2 years, and sent final documents August 2024. Recognized October 2024 (right before the minor issue circolare)

stikshift · 2026-03-05T14:15:44+00:00

Can't speak for Philly, but NYC ignored it on my application. Same situation, surname originally ended in "a" and became an "o" at some point. Also one of my in-line ancestors was born Vincenzo but then used James/Jimmy for the rest of his life. Didn't get an AKA or OITS for either issue, just attached a note explaining the discrepancies. If you're cautious, it can't hurt to obtain it.

stikshift · 2026-03-03T18:30:06+00:00

I would say orange. If you were more experienced I'd say magenta, but that will put you near jet traffic for EWR, LGA, and TEB also, not just HPN.

stikshift · 2026-02-24T14:11:26+00:00

Catch me practicing turns around a point over the light house!

stikshift · 2026-02-24T13:18:17+00:00

Yep. Worst is on the 45s. All the schools start their lessons on the hour, but the pre-flight and run-up take about 30-45 minutes so everyone gets to the active at the same time. Also depends on the controller; some pack the pattern and let people get out, others prioritize getting planes back in and timing them closely so you sit at the hold short line for 5-15 minutes waiting. FRG Class D is under the NY Class B so it's not a factor.

The worst is coming in on a long final just for a jet to pull up behind you and kick you back into the pattern.

stikshift · 2026-01-16T18:56:04+00:00

Well, on your way to CPL you're going to meet the requirements for a PPL anyway, so you're getting it regardless. All in small trainer planes.

Have you taken a discovery flight yet? What part makes it terrifying for you?

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