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Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2008, 14:06
Replies: 29
Views: 3,493
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

The best weather tools for flight, albeit not a...

The best weather tools for flight, albeit not a legal brief:

ADDS - Aviation Digital Data Service (http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/)

And don't forget TFR checks, FAA has a site, but this...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2008, 14:25
Replies: 29
Views: 3,493
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

Certainly there are some airspace challenges...

Certainly there are some airspace challenges around Orlando, and at a major controlled field you burn up some hobbs time getting off the ground.

On RT, just remember that enroute, no one cares...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2008, 15:09
Replies: 18
Views: 1,452
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

My wife's doctor told her to keep O2 sats at 90...

My wife's doctor told her to keep O2 sats at 90 or above. That ruled out anything over about 7k feet msl without O2. We used portable O2 when we needed it. I already had a pulse oximeter.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2008, 22:43
Replies: 83
Views: 30,504
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

Please try to avoid taking off with Flaps in a...

Please try to avoid taking off with Flaps in a Twin Comanche. They make it nearly impossible to lift off above Vmc. The later factory POH lists flap setings for TO at 0-15. Optional.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2008, 12:13
Replies: 42
Views: 4,156
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

"I don't think the takeoff and landing have to be...

"I don't think the takeoff and landing have to be on the same flight."

No, they don't. Can be different flights, different days, you just have to have three of each in the last 90 days. Full...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2008, 14:06
Replies: 42
Views: 4,156
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

Oh, and if I understood IO540's question, no the...

Oh, and if I understood IO540's question, no the 3 TO and landings don't have to be at the same time, they just have to be within the last 90 days. What trips up some is that both the TO and the LNDG...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2008, 22:30
Replies: 42
Views: 4,156
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

The Flight Review is a requirement IF you need...

The Flight Review is a requirement IF you need the FAA license to fly. That said, if you are flying in the country where another license was issued by that country, you don't need the FR because you...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2008, 14:41
Replies: 83
Views: 30,504
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

The wing fillets help. Pumping the main struts...

The wing fillets help.
Pumping the main struts to 4" helps.
The small nose tire helps (15x600-6)
Putting 100# in the baggage helps alot.
Land with just a tiny bit of power, increases airflow over...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2007, 21:06
Replies: 166
Views: 20,033
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

Not exactly. You can't fly N-registered aircraft...

Not exactly. You can't fly N-registered aircraft without a US license. You can fly G registered aircraft in the US under a UK license. N-registered aircraft must be owned by either a US citizen or a...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2007, 17:08
Replies: 83
Views: 30,504
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

BookWorm, is the weight penalty of the de-ice...

BookWorm, is the weight penalty of the de-ice worth the advantages in your experience? Must be about 125-145 pounds the best I can figure.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2007, 18:41
Replies: 83
Views: 30,504
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

2610 has to be a turbo Twin Comanche. A non-turbo...

2610 has to be a turbo Twin Comanche. A non-turbo would be more like 2450 to 2500. Gross with tips is 3725 IF you have at least 125 pounds fuel in the tips. Otherwise gross is 3600. There are some...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2007, 19:56
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

I suppose you can always borrow a broom and sweep...

I suppose you can always borrow a broom and sweep off part of the runup area.

It takes me 2:20 from KFPR to MYLS in my bird without a push. In a Skyhawk, it would probably take 3:15. I do 4 and 5...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2007, 19:48
Replies: 22
Views: 3,159
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

Worse than that, it would be a regular trade war...

Worse than that, it would be a regular trade war once some US congressman got involved. They would end up banning JAA and such licenses in reciprocity. It would get ugly really quickly.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2007, 15:01
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

DO, I have used that strip as well, but with some...

DO, I have used that strip as well, but with some reservations. It is covered with gravel and debrie, and since I replaced my props with new, I won't use it.

The other problem is, it isn't an...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2007, 23:57
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

I have stayed at the Cape Santa Maria and I have...

I have stayed at the Cape Santa Maria and I have stayed at Stella Maris. The Cape has the better beach, and it is closer to the room, like right there. They also have better water in the rooms from a...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2007, 13:59
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By TwinkieFlyer

I have done this before with UK passengers. ...

I have done this before with UK passengers.

Non-US must have the I94 visa waiver form to come back into the US. Don't loose it or you are not coming back. It must be current.

You must file a...
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