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by designrs
Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Van's files Chapter 11 bancruptcy
Replies: 1
Views: 1770

Re: Van's files Chapter 11 bancruptcy

More info on how the problems evolved:

https://www.kitplanes.com/vans-bankrupt ... -get-here/
by designrs
Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: new member from CA
Replies: 7
Views: 7207

Re: new member from CA

Welcome! It sounds like you are in a good place if you have a local training organization that is Light Sport friendly and has certified aircraft for rent as well. Best of luck on your pilot journey!
by designrs
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Using autopilot in airspace while under ATC control
Replies: 5
Views: 3119

Re: Using autopilot in airspace while under ATC control

I usually just plotted my course in ForeFlight, set my Autopilot to “straight and level” and then dialed in my heading and altitude changes as desired. To me it offers more flexibility than predetermined nav way-points and could adjust easily to ATC requests and/or traffic situations. Hand fly for f...
by designrs
Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:55 am
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Aircraft takeoff performance
Replies: 6
Views: 6441

Re: Aircraft takeoff performance

I have so far operated at fields that are not in anyway pushing the limits. The shortest is about 2500 ft and low elevation. Maybe someday I'll want to do a 2000 ft runway at a much higher elevation and a hot day. How would I know if I am taking a big risk? Short answer: Look for an airport in the ...
by designrs
Thu Nov 09, 2023 5:53 am
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Aircraft takeoff performance
Replies: 6
Views: 6441

Re: Aircraft takeoff performance

Good question! Here are two real-world examples that I experienced with my SportCruiser: 1) Cold Winter day, +/- 1,300’ MSL: The plane would almost be in the air by the time my throttle hit the full power stop. 2) Hot, humid, Summer day in Florida, 0’ MSL: Go to full throttle, wait about 4 to 6 seco...
by designrs
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Vans aircraft is going out of business ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1864

Re: Vans aircraft is going out of business ?

Wow! Sounds like they are in desperate need of restructuring. Perhaps they can learn something from the CubCrafters business model?
by designrs
Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Had an interesting experience with flight following today
Replies: 1
Views: 1580

Re: Had an interesting experience with flight following today

Wow! Quite an interesting and unique experience! That was a pretty comprehensive response. Glad you are OK.

My experience with flight following is that they are usually waaay behind the info that is provided by ADS-B, especially for traffic alerts.
by designrs
Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:31 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Ground school
Replies: 5
Views: 5673

Re: Ground school

I agree with chicagorandy. Since you are 80% done with the Private Pilot Ground school, finish that course. You shouldn’t be tested on night flying. Make sure that you are well aware of the Sport Pilot limitations and special endorsements… e.g. Weight, speed, stall speed, altitude, controlled airspa...
by designrs
Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: A bucket list flight to KFFA
Replies: 1
Views: 6249

Re: A bucket list flight to KFFA

“In commemoration of the conquest of the air”... Nice David!
by designrs
Mon Sep 04, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Aviation Humor & Mayhem
Topic: If Cars Transitioned Without Full Touchscreens
Replies: 3
Views: 15382

If Cars Transitioned Without Full Touchscreens

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by designrs
Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period
Replies: 15
Views: 12615

Re: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period

I don't think anyone here is suggesting that. Someone posted a person's comment from those submitted to the FAA already. It seems that person is against sport pilots. Understood. I’m tired of the GA community putting down Sport Pilots. Meanwhile most of them they fly these ancient and very boring a...
by designrs
Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period
Replies: 15
Views: 12615

Re: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period

>> A simpler and more effective strategy would be to simply sunset the sport pilot certificate and provide some period of time wherein all sport pilots would be required to obtain the necessary training to earn a private pilot certificate. << Ummm. No. Absolutely not! There are plenty of Sport Pilot...
by designrs
Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88073

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

Alright! Thank you Gerald… and Dr. Paul for moderating as well. ✈️
by designrs
Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88073

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

Alright HornedFrogGrant ⭐️

Awaiting Gerald to confirm it, but it looks like we have met the goal.

Thanks to everyone who pitched in to keep this great community alive!
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by designrs
Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88073

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

Alright rcpilot ⭐️

It looks like we just need $30 more ✈️