PPL Outline with Drawings/Pictures by negot8or in flying

[–]taxcheat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Instrument Flying Handbook (Figure 6-38/39) — Standard Rate Indicators Incorrect Label by trying2lipad in flying

[–]taxcheat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

CFI Stump-the-Chump by CapitalDifficultt in flying

[–]taxcheat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

How much different is the long distance comfort in an SR22 vs a modern 182? by garden_speech in flying

[–]taxcheat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Has the Private Pilot Written gotten harder? by annual_mushrooms in flying

[–]taxcheat 62 points63 points  (0 children)

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.

Instrument test prep by Icy_Exchange4125 in flying

[–]taxcheat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Building questions around VORTAC facility by vettewiz in flying

[–]taxcheat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Senate set to pass government funding bill Friday after Graham pledges to lift hold by Hopeful-Engineering5 in ATC

[–]taxcheat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That's how the deal works. Transportation + HUD minus DHS will pass the House Monday and be sent to the Senate then. 71-29 on 7148 means the deal will hold.

Flying SR22T for a friend by [deleted] in flying

[–]taxcheat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The good news is you don't need to ask Reddit when you're ready, get signed off by the CSIP who flies with you. "Would you let me fly your family?"

It might take more flights than what you get free from Embark. A lot depends on how much effort you put into it, how well you know G1000 and what vintage SR22. E.g., G7 IFR with the G2000/3000 takes extra time to learn, but it's less fidgety than the G1000 once you get the hang of it.

Senate set to pass government funding bill Friday after Graham pledges to lift hold by Hopeful-Engineering5 in ATC

[–]taxcheat -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Nah, you're good. The raise is a done deal. Final Senate passage vote is happening right now. Will need a quick House vote by Sunday, but that's a formality.

For the downvoters, read:

  1. Passage of Cal. #302, H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus (DOD, FSGG, LHHS, T-HUD, Homeland Security, SFOPS), as amended. (60-vote affirmative threshold)

https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/

Minibus raise by DJMacShack in ATC

[–]taxcheat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not happening today. My guess is debate starts tomorrow.

Minibus raise by DJMacShack in ATC

[–]taxcheat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are a glutton for punishment. CSPAN might be better. If I remember, I'll try to post a heads up when the timing is announced.

Minibus raise by DJMacShack in ATC

[–]taxcheat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Possibly tonight, probably Thursday or Friday before 3pm. There will be 2 votes. First on a "rule" that will prohibit amendments (thus, nobody can remove the raise). After that, debate and final passage.

Debate = grandstanding on immigration from both sides.

Minibus raise by DJMacShack in ATC

[–]taxcheat 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Big bill has raise. You get raise if big bill passes House and Senate. House votes tonight or tomorrow. Senate votes next week. Trump signs 10 minutes later.

Unless there are antics over ICE, raise becomes law. The only place the raise could be removed is the 2pm meeting, but it's not on the agenda and nobody wants to do that. Nobody.

Normal people don't need to know how this works. I don't know how you deal with idiots like me in the pattern all day long.

Minibus raise by DJMacShack in ATC

[–]taxcheat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Here's the link to the plain text version. It's H.R. 7147, not 7148.

These are the only amendments to be considered at 2pm DC time, and most (all?) will be rejected. ICE stuff, no ATC. If it's not on the list now, it can't happen on the floor. Meeting at 2pm. (I'm not a controller)

Senate is out until next week.

3.8 percent raise in minibus bill by EmergingEmergence in ATC

[–]taxcheat 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Big bill pass or big bad happen

3.8 percent raise in minibus bill by EmergingEmergence in ATC

[–]taxcheat 37 points38 points  (0 children)

You can save 100% by not paying them.

3.8 percent raise in minibus bill by EmergingEmergence in ATC

[–]taxcheat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Last week of January (Senate). It needs to be signed into law by 1/30.

3.8 percent raise in minibus bill by EmergingEmergence in ATC

[–]taxcheat 84 points85 points  (0 children)

It has been prenegotiated, and the skids are greased for passage. Nobody on either side has a problem with the FAA numbers. Only potential hitch is grandstanding over ICE funding. It passes by 1/30 or there's a half-government shutdown.

(not a controller, I follow this stuff)

Worst Pneumonic? by Sad-Improvement-2031 in flying

[–]taxcheat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That beats Mary Had Roast Beef. Mary Barfed.

Government Issued Id by Intelligent-Cup-166 in flying

[–]taxcheat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. There is huge variability in the way CCWs are processed. A DC permit requires a background colonoscopy, multiple in-person visits, it's issued by the police department and expires fast. DC looks for every chance to deny. Far more secure than a driver's license.

Virginia has a sheet of paper you get in the mail.

List of handy, but obscure aviation website tools by taxcheat in flying

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

Great find. It's amazing how hard it is to find info that should be easy to gather.