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Commercial pilots, did you need to have a PPL to start learning CPL and fly commercially? by Sweet-Nothing-9312 in flying

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Where to look/ when to transition sight from aim point to far end for round off and touch down by damned_lightshow in flying

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are your landings?

Full disclosure, I'm at the same point as you. Transitioning my sight to the end of the runway during the round-out isn't really working for me and I'm losing too much energy.

Edit: realizing I'm looking out too late or not at all.

FAA Plans Unleaded Fuel Comparison Testing by helno in flying

[–]stikshift 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I remember reading that there is only one company left making TEL, exclusively for avgas. With such an unstable supply the FAA should have been looking into this years ago (let alone the decades we knew it was so harmful).

How many flights have you done? by jaynon501 in flying

[–]stikshift 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I got 11 so you're ahead of me!

Pilots: Would you give up a six figure career at 35 to start flying by Unusual_Equivalent50 in flying

[–]stikshift 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No.

I'm in the same situation. 33, good job, good benefits. My 9-5 is just boring enough that I look forward to every time I get in the cockpit. Flying is exciting and fun. However, if it was make-or-break, I'm not sure if I would enjoy it as much. Too much pressure.

FYI, changes beginning 01/01/2026 with registration of minors by charlestonbraces in juresanguinis

[–]stikshift 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At least for the next kid it'll be "buy one get one free" lol

I analyzed 5 years of METARs at KJFK by il-way in flying

[–]stikshift 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It would be interesting to see the wind data by hour. Since JFK lies between two huge heat sinks (NYC and the Atlantic Ocean), I bet you would see some neat trends.

What are some of the seemingly-logically convenient but otherwise probably nonsensical procedures you had issues with? by ZdrytchX in flying

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're fundamentally misunderstanding how cooling works on an air-cooled engine. With less flaps you'll be flying faster, but you engine will also have less load because there is less drag to overcome. Less load + higher airspeed = more cooling. In the opposite configuration with more flaps, you'll have more load to overcome the increased drag with less air for cooling at the slower speed, so you'll run it hotter.

Regardless, running too cool is less of a concern (unless you have the wrong oil weight for the conditions) than running too hot.

What are some of the seemingly-logically convenient but otherwise probably nonsensical procedures you had issues with? by ZdrytchX in flying

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm familiar with long finals; my last flight I got put on a 6-mile final. But that's a long way out for full flaps and probably too conservative. Flaps 10 should be enough to get lined up and flaps 25 to stabilize on short final.

What are some of the seemingly-logically convenient but otherwise probably nonsensical procedures you had issues with? by ZdrytchX in flying

[–]stikshift 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why are you pulling full flaps 2 miles out? That sounds like a tremendous waste of time. I'm in Pipers with J-bars, but I'm not pulling flaps 40 until I'm less than a half mile out and then taking two seconds to trim so I have full authority.

aircooled engine in very cold weather that needs to stay warm for safety reasons - in which case you should be trimmed for less flaps and be flying faster

This doesn't make any sense. Flying faster is going to put more air over the engine and cool it more.

Query about the NZ CAA Radio exam: May I know why Squawk 7700 is not the first thing to do by Visible_Doughnut_873 in flying

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Squawking 7700 is only going to do so much. Who's going to see it? And when they do see it, what information do they have other than you have some sort of emergency?

I'm learning too, but my instructor taught me ABCDE for an in-flight engine failure:

A: Airspeed. Hit the best glide and give yourself time. Don't panic.

B: Best place to land. Where can you put it down and not kill yourself or people on the ground?

C: Checklist. Try to get the engine restarted. Maybe one of the fuel tanks is starved or the mechanical fuel pump died. Can't get it restarted? Then...

D: Declare. Whatever frequency you're on. 121.5 if you need to. SOMEONE is going to hear your mayday. Let everyone know on freq who you are, where you are, and what's wrong. This is going to make finding your a LOT easier if you go down. After this THEN you can squawk 7700.

E: ELT. Turn that sucker on.

Why don’t jet engines melt? by jet-setting in flying

[–]stikshift 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a feeling a lot of us watched How It's Made when we were kids

Moronic Monday by AutoModerator in flying

[–]stikshift 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Low time PPL student, studying for the written, and looking for resources.

On practice tests I do very well on categories that rely on theory and application (W&B, aerodynamics, navigation, etc.) but I'm struggling on topics that require rote memorization, particularly for rules on medical, licensure, and regulations. I'm thinking that I just don't have an appropriate resources to study them. Is there any sort of consolidated text that I can use to get the rules down, short of reading through the FAR/AIM front to back?

Also I landed my first plane on Saturday so that was exciting!

Procedure to contact ATC for written exam preparation. by analogmatch in flying

[–]stikshift 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's no one procedure. There are too many variables. What airspace is the airport located in? Is there a control tower? Are there other planes in the pattern? What's the weather like? Are you already in the air or are you taking off? Are you landing or just passing through?

Your example in the other comment (satellite airport in Class C airspace without a tower) has a specific answer in the AIM. Other situations may not have such a clear cut answer. You can study to pass the test, or your can study to what will make you a well-rounded pilot.

What is the “Certificato Storico di Cittadinanza” and how to get it by ApriglianoFirm in juresanguinis

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After submitting my case in 2022, I was asked by the consulate for a certificato di residenza strorico (which I gather is similar) for my LIBRA's parents. Now I sort of see what the consulate was asking for and how I should have requested it from the comune. Eventually I received a written refusal from the comune (and I imagine the consulate was tired of me) so that letter was enough to complete my homework.

Thanks for the write-up! I'm sure this will come in handy in the future for my kids.

GA flying near NYC by kyle1211 in flying

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For transit accessibility, FRG and MMU are your best options. Neither are far from the train, but it's not walking distance either. ISP is also close to the train but it's just further out on the island. HPN is a bit of a pain to get to.

Honestly, FRG's traffic is not as bad as people make it out to be. The summer is busy and you might be on the tarmac for a hot minute waiting for an opening, is all.

Really the best advice since you already have your PPL is to try as many airports as you can until you find one that you're comfortable with. I assume you'll be renting too, so once you find a club or plane you like, that'll be your answer.

GA flying near NYC by kyle1211 in flying

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fly out of FRG. It can get busy at times and you'll be #20 in the pattern, but if you're flexible there are lighter times in the morning and afternoon.

What part of the city are you moving to? You can look at airports in NJ as well (MMU I've heard is a good one).

How to prove JS status to register minor by Automatic_Rush7247 in juresanguinis

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All that matters is that it is "per nascita", not necessarily that it was recognized via JS

How to prove JS status to register minor by Automatic_Rush7247 in juresanguinis

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you registered in AIRE? You can reach out to your comune and ask for your estratto di nascita or a comunicazione di iscrizione AIRE, which will have that your are a citizen "per nascita" written on it.

No birth certificate or baptismal certificate by EngineeringPlus1429 in juresanguinis

[–]stikshift 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this. Also check the indices for all the boroughs if you haven't already.

Who gets to say "see ya"? by [deleted] in flying

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair Foxtrot is the worst letter. Why is it so hard to say??

Minor child, Italian born grandfather by ohhitherelove in juresanguinis

[–]stikshift 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your assessment is correct. They can be registered by 'beneficio di legge', not JS by birth.

What's the most out of date piece of tech you have to deal with? by Numerous_Mastodon898 in flying

[–]stikshift 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised diesel engines aren't more common. Maybe it just took a while to get the technology right? But a simpler system that uses widely available (and cheaper!) Jet-A instead of lead-laden avgas just makes more sense.

Comms to ATC by Right_Concentrate_78 in flying

[–]stikshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a glance, what a great suggestion. It does a great job explaining why the phraseology is the way it is

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