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Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2011, 22:14
Replies: 0
Views: 521
Posted By fly_sd

Free Flight Training Magazines

Not sure if this the right place to post this but hopefully it is - I have about 5 - 6 years worth of AOPA Flight Training magazines I want to get rid of as part of clearing out old books. I will be...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2008, 17:24
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By fly_sd

You can try my club - Plusone -...

You can try my club - Plusone - (www.plusone.org). Normally you do need to be a member ($30/month I believe) but I've heard of people getting membership for 1-2 months and then cancelling when they...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2007, 18:37
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By fly_sd

In the US immigration system I believe the type...

In the US immigration system I believe the type of visa specifies what you can do. I guess the B2 is a business visitors visa ?? My guess is that you would need a separate training visa. Now if you...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2007, 02:14
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By fly_sd

Yes, I do it all the time :) Actually that time...

Yes, I do it all the time :) Actually that time of year is nice for flying - not too hot. It is still officially our "rainy" season but unless you are unlucky it won't last more than a day or two at...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2006, 19:24
Replies: 27
Views: 2,928
Posted By fly_sd

For student pilots the AOPA "Flight Training" is...

For student pilots the AOPA "Flight Training" is a nice magazine full of interesting info and articles but since it is geared towards the FAA license some of the stuff may not be relevant elsewhere....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2006, 18:32
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By fly_sd

How current are these. The dates on the files...

How current are these. The dates on the files listed show 2004 - 2005 from what I can see. Also no charts for for the San Diego area.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2006, 03:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,397
Posted By fly_sd

Do it yourself - buy a small soldering iron, try...

Do it yourself - buy a small soldering iron, try out some practice solder joints and then do the repair. Far cheaper and more fun.

I recently fixed a headset for someone - it was not a DC (cannot...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2006, 04:51
Replies: 1
Views: 1,666
Posted By fly_sd

There's a Piper Malibu at the club I fly at here...

There's a Piper Malibu at the club I fly at here in San Diego. There's probably an instructor on the list who can train you. I guess you can join as a member for a month and get some training. I...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2006, 05:07
Replies: 27
Views: 4,530
Posted By fly_sd

You are allowed to study while on an H1-B without...

You are allowed to study while on an H1-B without a special visa and so I would imagine flight training would also be considered a course of study. In fact if you did not know already you are...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2006, 06:48
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By fly_sd

Just found the audio course CD. I have not...

Just found the audio course CD. I have not listened to the trial CD they sent so have no idea about how good it is.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2006, 06:33
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By fly_sd

Yes, the King Schools (in fact located at our...

Yes, the King Schools (in fact located at our local airfield MYF) makes a DVD course for FAA private as well as instrument. Pretty tedious and boring as the main aim of the course is to make you pass...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2006, 21:22
Replies: 42
Views: 4,568
Posted By fly_sd

Don’t stop by this forum that often but on the...

Don’t stop by this forum that often but on the odd occasion I do I have several of this kind of thread – usually either starts by an instructor talking about the “inferior” training in the US to...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2006, 00:57
Replies: 25
Views: 3,083
Posted By fly_sd

I recently purchased an ICOM A23 sport -...

I recently purchased an ICOM A23 sport - primarily to get more familiar with ATC communications as I found I could not concentrate much on the radio side of things while learning to fly the plane. I...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2006, 19:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,158
Posted By fly_sd

I believe the aviation system here is funded by...

I believe the aviation system here is funded by the taxes levied on aviation fuel sales - as far as I'm aware I don't think the average tax payers taxes go into the aviation system.

Don't...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2006, 19:48
Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Posted By fly_sd

I believe that "intro" or "discovery" flights are...

I believe that "intro" or "discovery" flights are exempt from requiring a clearance as far as I'm aware. I suspect many schools do not really know the rules and gave this answer just to be safe. I've...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2006, 08:50
Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Posted By fly_sd

With regard to the visa I was referring to the...

With regard to the visa I was referring to the link you posted. I think the AOPA web page really does not give any info on the visa requirements - it's just saying "get the correct visa or you may...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2006, 08:36
Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Posted By fly_sd

There's this useful link on the AOPA web site...

There's this useful link on the AOPA web site regarding the TSA. I believe the original rule was relaxed following pressure from AOPA. http://www.aopa.org/tsa_rule/

Not sure about training visa...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2006, 08:10
Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Posted By fly_sd

I personally think you do not need a visa or TSA...

I personally think you do not need a visa or TSA clearance. If my memory serves me correctly you only need the TSA thing for private, instrument or multi-engine. Also I recall seeing something about...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2006, 22:29
Replies: 19
Views: 1,006
Posted By fly_sd

My 2c - the US is a big country and congestion,...

My 2c - the US is a big country and congestion, weather and airspace really varies depending on where you fly. The airspace around here is pretty congested and the airport that I fly out of can get...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2006, 17:37
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By fly_sd

Yes good point - in most cases people seem to...

Yes good point - in most cases people seem to refer Va with reference to gusts but as you point out they are different.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2006, 17:35
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By fly_sd

Agreed but that was not my original question. The...

Agreed but that was not my original question. The fact is that a lighter aircraft can pull more 'g's on the wings than a heaver one due to the reasoning I mentioned. The reason for slowing down the...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2006, 20:09
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By fly_sd

Not sure I follow this. Surely the stress on the...

Not sure I follow this. Surely the stress on the aircraft is to do with the total force it encounters. By Newton's second law F = Ma and therefore it follows that for a given F if M drops then a can...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2006, 07:20
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By fly_sd

I thought it was to do with both situations. My...

I thought it was to do with both situations. My initial question was if a lighter plane flew faster before it stalled that should be fine since it was lighter - for the same load factor the wings can...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2006, 07:15
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By fly_sd

OK that explanation makes sense. I presume the vn...

OK that explanation makes sense. I presume the vn plots we see takes iinto account all of the aircraft sections rather than just the wings.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2006, 06:38
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By fly_sd

Yes, agree with that also. My question is - why...

Yes, agree with that also. My question is - why should the aircraft be required to stall earlier when it is lighter. When it is lighter by the definition of load factor you should be able to provide...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2006, 06:23
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By fly_sd

Yes, I did do a search before posting but did not...

Yes, I did do a search before posting but did not find much on the subject. Also, in general agree with what you say. To be more specific though - my original question was - why does Va go down with...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2006, 04:35
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By fly_sd

Maneuvering speed Va

Can anyone explain why for a given aircraft the lighter the passenger load the lower the maneuvering speed becomes.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2006, 16:49
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By fly_sd

That's a good point - not 100% sure. My...

That's a good point - not 100% sure. My instructor is actually registered with the TSA to train non-citizens so I know some of them are. However, I'm not sure if the visa requires you to go to a...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2006, 16:22
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By fly_sd

Yes, I'm with a club called Plus One Flyers...

Yes, I'm with a club called Plus One Flyers (www.plusone.org). What I did was to talk to a number of instructors listed on the instructor page and selected one that I liked, had enough experience...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2006, 04:08
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By fly_sd

Never heard of them but I did go to the website....

Never heard of them but I did go to the website. Lot of writeup but no specific info as to where they are located, who the instructors are etc. Couple of things struck me looking at that - the intro...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2006, 22:24
Replies: 20
Views: 2,225
Posted By fly_sd

I have tried the phone briefing but also enrolled...

I have tried the phone briefing but also enrolled on the DTC DUAT which is online (www.duat.com). I like the fact that you can see some weather graphics although it is not as good as the system they...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2006, 23:20
Replies: 0
Views: 1,136
Posted By fly_sd

Sunrise Aviation in SoCal

Interested in hearing from anyone who has followed their aerobatic course. I'm considering them as they offer a basic aero course to supplement the PPL and they seem to have some good aero courses in...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
4th Mar 2006, 05:55
Replies: 17
Views: 3,040
Posted By fly_sd

Without a doubt a hot political issue in this...

Without a doubt a hot political issue in this country. To some extend true as I recall the amount of paperwork my company lawyer had to file for my Green Card. However, I'm not sure that the original...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2006, 16:47
Replies: 28
Views: 2,483
Posted By fly_sd

I have to say that the "Flight Lessons" by Rod...

I have to say that the "Flight Lessons" by Rod Marchado in MS Fsim 2004 is not too bad and the theory section you get to read before each practice maneuver is quite reasonable. I believe it is for...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2006, 15:40
Replies: 11
Views: 1,084
Posted By fly_sd

Personally I don't think anyone can say in...

Personally I don't think anyone can say in advance how many hours it would take for a given individual to pickup a new skill like flying and so I would be careful about anyone who can promise to have...
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