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Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2014, 12:29
Replies: 3
Views: 3,627
Posted By Hodja

You only need TSA approval for an *initial* FAA...

You only need TSA approval for an *initial* FAA certificate (but you've already got your FAA commercial, so this doesn't apply), instrument rating (N/A), initial multi-engine (N/A) or type rating....
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2014, 09:49
Replies: 9
Views: 10,074
Posted By Hodja

How about flying an EASA reg on a different EASA...

How about flying an EASA reg on a different EASA PPL outside EASA?


Example: Can you fly a D-reg on a UK PPL in Egypt?
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2013, 14:55
Replies: 45
Views: 22,459
Posted By Hodja

Was it just my imagination, or was it parked over...

Was it just my imagination, or was it parked over at El Monte on thursday? :) I was doing some multi refresher SE on the VOR approach!
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2013, 03:17
Replies: 20
Views: 10,788
Posted By Hodja

Adam, I'd do the FAA commercial if I were you. ...

Adam, I'd do the FAA commercial if I were you.

This way you'd 1) learn something new, & 2) get a FAA standalone license.

And you could do the whole thing in your own aircraft.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2013, 10:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,026
Posted By Hodja

:ok: The Mojave desert is one of my...

:ok:

The Mojave desert is one of my favourite places to fly... - it's a very unique place, which I think your pictures does capture very well.

Even the "big" airports out there, like Mojave...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2012, 02:40
Replies: 70
Views: 15,101
Posted By Hodja

What a fantastic accomplishment. Man, I'm...

What a fantastic accomplishment.

Man, I'm so envious of your trip. I'd do the same in a heartbeat. If only I could find the time.

(But definitely not in a 37 year old single engine Cessna)
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2012, 01:48
Replies: 45
Views: 15,904
Posted By Hodja

I think the major factor here is that you've got...

I think the major factor here is that you've got time on your side & you're doing it as a one-off. If you're cool with waiting out marginal wx for several days as you go along your route (you'll need...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2012, 14:37
Replies: 218
Views: 23,398
Posted By Hodja

For what it's worth, I agree completely. ...

For what it's worth, I agree completely.

The *only* reason we stick w/old heaps like Warriors or mid-70s Skyhawks is cost.

The majority of newcomers are price-sensitive (private flying is...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2012, 07:05
Replies: 45
Views: 15,904
Posted By Hodja

Sure there is. Thailand for instance requires 2...

Sure there is. Thailand for instance requires 2 weeks prior notice for VFR overflight clearances, while IFR only takes 3 days. But it's true that VFR is absolutely feasible, although slightly more...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Nov 2012, 05:30
Replies: 45
Views: 15,904
Posted By Hodja

Regarding the need for an Instrument Rating... ...

Regarding the need for an Instrument Rating...

While it's true that you could go VFR around the world, and some microlights have indeed made the trip UK-Oz (and some perished on the way), you'll...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2012, 05:48
Replies: 19
Views: 2,142
Posted By Hodja

Sure you can. (on a US license) Over there you...

Sure you can. (on a US license) Over there you could even fly a PC-12 on a PPL...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2012, 08:16
Replies: 28
Views: 5,744
Posted By Hodja

I could see how the portability would be a boon...

I could see how the portability would be a boon for flying clubs where the members could easily share the unit. Although it'd probably only supply 1-2 people max, so best suited for solo flying.
...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2012, 01:48
Replies: 76
Views: 32,009
Posted By Hodja

Adam, I enjoy your Commander posts immensely. ...

Adam, I enjoy your Commander posts immensely.

I was going to write a long, balanced post on why you should think very carefully about your mission profile & the futility of chasing around for old...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2012, 07:33
Replies: 35
Views: 11,517
Posted By Hodja

I wonder what exactly went on there. 1. Did...

I wonder what exactly went on there.

1. Did he physically try to feather the RH engine?

2. If yes, did something prevent the governor from actually feathering the prop & what could plausibly...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2012, 08:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,785
Posted By Hodja

Nor has it even flown yet...

Nor has it even flown yet...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2012, 12:20
Replies: 35
Views: 11,517
Posted By Hodja

Page 61: ...

Page 61:

http://www.bfu-web.de/cln_030/nn_223532/DE/Publikationen/Bulletins/2012/Bulletin2012-05,templateId=raw,property=publicationFile.pdf/Bulletin2012-05.pdf
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2012, 15:50
Replies: 38
Views: 46,298
Posted By Hodja

The T303 is probably one of my favourite Cessna...

The T303 is probably one of my favourite Cessna twins. Nice & compact aircraft. I actually saw one on the ramp a couple of days ago. (they're quite rare)

It's a real sweet spot of a solid...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2012, 05:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,493
Posted By Hodja

Dude, you're living the dream! :ok:

Dude, you're living the dream! :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2012, 14:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,834
Posted By Hodja

Also the guy was 68 years old at the time of the...

Also the guy was 68 years old at the time of the crash - kinda high for a pilot in a single-pilot jet, especially for one doing airshow maneuvers; maybe he tought he was just as sharp as in his...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2012, 17:33
Replies: 35
Views: 11,517
Posted By Hodja

Even a King Air can get into trouble in an EFATO...

Even a King Air can get into trouble in an EFATO scenario if not handled correctly...

NTSB (http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief.aspx?ev_id=20110316X63443&key=1)
Forum: Private Flying
30th May 2012, 14:30
Replies: 35
Views: 11,517
Posted By Hodja

Pure speculation, but maybe it went something...

Pure speculation, but maybe it went something like this:

Overweight or max weight take-off (4 persons & fuel for 4 hrs?), single engine failure & slightly botched emergency recovery -> crash.
...
Forum: Private Flying
30th May 2012, 06:29
Replies: 35
Views: 11,517
Posted By Hodja

Looks like the aircraft had an almost direct...

Looks like the aircraft had an almost direct head-on impact with the trees. The whole airframe is broken up.

Only positive angle to this crash, as the article notes: No post impact fire.
...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2012, 11:39
Replies: 22
Views: 4,964
Posted By Hodja

The biggest obstacle by far, is your aircraft...

The biggest obstacle by far, is your aircraft range - somehow you'll need to add a couple of ferry tanks, otherwise it's going to be a logistical nightmare, organising all these stops & sourcing fuel...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2012, 02:49
Replies: 24
Views: 3,983
Posted By Hodja

A 5% IMC ratio sounds about right. (if you...

A 5% IMC ratio sounds about right. (if you exclude night IFR, which even in VMC is a "different" kind of VMC)

I actually enjoy flying non-turbulent, non-icing IMC. The problem is, around these...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2012, 19:02
Replies: 24
Views: 3,983
Posted By Hodja

So 100hr of real or simulated *IMC* is required...

So 100hr of real or simulated *IMC* is required for the conversion, and not just 100hr logged on IFR flight plans?!
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2012, 18:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,758
Posted By Hodja

Eurocontrol IFR charges - 2,000kg exemption disappearing?

During Diamond's recent press conference at Friedrichshafen, it was suggested that the current < 2000kg exemption for Eurocontrol IFR enroute charges may disappear in the near future.

At 28:40......
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2012, 01:51
Replies: 49
Views: 8,121
Posted By Hodja

:ok: Precisely. There's just a certain...

:ok:

Precisely. There's just a certain limit to frivolous spending & diminishing returns on satisfaction. C'mon, the most enjoyable trips I've ever taken certainly weren't done in the fastest or...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2012, 13:59
Replies: 49
Views: 8,121
Posted By Hodja

No, not at the moment. Non-scheduled...

No, not at the moment.

Non-scheduled civilian flying is currently not allowed in mainland China airspace. This will eventually change, but it'll be a very far cry from the aviation freedoms some...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2012, 13:42
Replies: 49
Views: 8,121
Posted By Hodja

Unfortunately you need a type rating instead. And...

Unfortunately you need a type rating instead. And those aren't trivial in terms of training commitment & costs.

Personally I don't see much future for the SF50. Maybe 5-10 years ago, when...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2012, 02:57
Replies: 14
Views: 3,061
Posted By Hodja

No, they're not on the list. Study in the...

No, they're not on the list.

Study in the States - School Search (http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/school-search/)
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2012, 17:11
Replies: 14
Views: 3,061
Posted By Hodja

I can personally vouch for both Sunrise Aviation...

I can personally vouch for both Sunrise Aviation (Flight Training in Southern California--Sunrise Aviation (http://sunriseaviation.com)) at KSNA and American Flyers (www.americanflyerssantamonica.net...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2012, 08:26
Replies: 56
Views: 9,159
Posted By Hodja

No, pure half-informed conjecture - but I could...

No, pure half-informed conjecture - but I could have sworn I saw a TB20 flying on Hjelmco UL91/96 once, hmm... (correction, not UL94)
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2012, 06:24
Replies: 56
Views: 9,159
Posted By Hodja

Diamond Aircraft pursuing unleaded fuel...

Diamond Aircraft pursuing unleaded fuel capability for all Diamond models | Diamond Aircraft (http://www.diamondaircraft.com/news/news-article.php?id=134)

I also understand Cirrus is working on...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2012, 10:51
Replies: 56
Views: 9,159
Posted By Hodja

The industry's been dicking around with a 100LL...

The industry's been dicking around with a 100LL replacement for decades. (greatly simplified statement :))

Couldn't they just move to UL94 (UL91/96) and be done with it?
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2012, 06:56
Replies: 64
Views: 17,496
Posted By Hodja

Some AVWeb commentary on the DA42 V1... ...

Some AVWeb commentary on the DA42 V1...

Diamond's New Twin (http://www.avweb.com/blogs/insider/AVWebInsider_DiamondNewTwin_206313-1.html)

Thought this comment was quite interesting...

I...
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