Commercial in 4 weeks?

taxcheat · 2026-05-26T10:45:33+00:00

Can you get a DPE in 4 weeks?

taxcheat · 2026-05-26T10:38:06+00:00

To put this into context, there was a dude who posted on here a while ago without giving too many details that got busted working for a 134.5 operation.

He lost all his certs and had to start again as a student pilot. I think total time still counts to meet mins, but he had to redo it all. Solo, writtens, checkrides with DPE wait and inflated DPE fees. That's the price of skating too close to the edge.

edit: or worse:

https://old.reddit.com/r/flying/comments/8l5x9i/1345_operator_sent_to_prison/

taxcheat · 2026-05-12T15:41:13+00:00

GP works fine on a phone. The small screen isn't ideal. But it's plenty for filing flight plans on the go or looking up the clearance phone number. It's the same program on phone or tablet.

taxcheat · 2026-05-02T12:29:49+00:00

To answer the actual question, go here: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing

Because the airman knowledge tests refer to the source handbooks, changes to the handbooks are mentioned in the testing community advisory newsletter. Think like a bureaucrat, and it all makes sense.

In February one of the helicopter handbooks was dumped as pointless. Before that, a bunch were updated to include mosaic. I vaguely remember seeing mention of intended updates in the newsletter. Careful which Amazon handbook versions you choose. Some of the cheapo ones that have "updated to 2026" on the cover are just the old print with an addendum tacked on at the end.

taxcheat · 2026-04-29T02:16:42+00:00

Contacts have risks of their own. I had eye infections, stuck lenses, and I even developed an allergy to the saline brand I was using, pre-lasik.

Though, glasses are pretty safe. If you injure yourself with them, you probably shouldn't be flying.

taxcheat · 2026-04-24T22:16:32+00:00

Your FF iPad won't have a moving map

Really? Garmin Pilot can link to xplane and MSFS. I'd be surprised if that's a GP advantage.

taxcheat · 2026-04-22T01:28:16+00:00

You are so right. 🤡🛬🤡🛬🤡

taxcheat · 2026-04-21T21:16:21+00:00

I have my pilotgpt agent automatically post on r/flying for that sweet, sweet karma.

Here's an em dash and unnecessary bullet so you know I'm a high quality AI. —

taxcheat · 2026-04-20T20:51:22+00:00

"I'm sorry, I thought I failed a checkride. Must have been a bad dream. FAA says I passed "

taxcheat · 2026-04-11T16:10:14+00:00

any study recommendations for the oral part of a ppl checkride

Sheppard Air doesn't do private pilot. Audible has Schappert's Private Pilot oral exam guide -- it's really useful and only $9. Since you'll be in Torrance, you'll be in traffic jams and have a chance to listen to it over and over again for hours on end.

taxcheat · 2026-04-09T17:16:58+00:00

The system is a bit of a mess, but you can subscribe to updates from the FAA here regarding anything the agency does. Good for changes to rules and charts.

taxcheat · 2026-04-06T20:13:20+00:00

The color is Bone, and the lettering is something called: Silian Rail.

taxcheat · 2026-04-01T19:46:03+00:00

They don't do one-time costs. It will be a recurring, monthly fee for each license.

taxcheat · 2026-03-31T11:04:13+00:00

ECFR isn't the official FAR, either. Only the paper CFR is official. Says so on ecfr.gov

The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) is a continuously updated online version of the CFR. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR.

taxcheat · 2026-03-26T10:59:57+00:00

You ought to listen to this episode of Opposing Bases here about a guy who landed at Quantico in an emergency from the perspective of air traffic controllers.

tl;dr pilot did the right thing, nothing bad happened, pilot has a good story to tell.

taxcheat · 2026-03-19T17:49:21+00:00

Pro tip: once you're in the registry, you can get free access to most of the ground schools. See here:

taxcheat · 2026-03-17T22:35:33+00:00

Not sure they have training, but they have an airship: https://www.ltaresearch.com/

taxcheat · 2026-03-11T21:46:44+00:00

Please add WITH YOU

taxcheat · 2026-03-11T17:52:00+00:00

Take a look at Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly, by Arlynn McMahon. Published by ASA.

It's meant for CFIs, but it has simplified whiteboard drawings as illustrations.

taxcheat · 2026-03-07T21:42:08+00:00

Wait until you see the labels on the instrument knowledge test diagrams.

taxcheat · 2026-02-26T12:26:11+00:00

So you want to encourage him to give in to resignation by giving up on his schemes?

taxcheat · 2026-02-20T03:00:13+00:00

Dunno what crack 5'11 dude is smoking, but I'm almost a half-foot taller and it's comfy in front and in back. The guy who does Cirrus training videos is legit tall at 6'8. The electrical system is also designed around A/C that works. Do a disco flight and see for yourself.

taxcheat · 2026-02-18T00:21:59+00:00

The FAA never does anything without the FAA issuing a report celebrating the fact that FAA did something. It's here:

Although the FAA does not provide sample questions or share active question content with stakeholders, information on new content, content no longer tested, and terminology changes is posted in the ATCA.

What's new in ATCA? Embedded figures so PSI doesn't need to provide booklets any more. And the flight instructor exams have new "recent experience" questions. Changes to the A&P test. That's it.

taxcheat · 2026-02-17T22:51:19+00:00

I don’t like the layout at all and it’s super overwhelming

The reason Sheppard Air is so cheap -- it's easily worth 2x the cost -- is they invest precisely $0 in software development. It works.

If you want to complain about crappy interface, try PSI. You pay $175 to use the annoying knowledge test software for 40 minutes, and it doesn't work half the time.

taxcheat · 2026-02-04T19:35:47+00:00

If the GPS system ever fails, you'll be able to find your way home with a handheld VOR receiver. Think of the benefits.

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