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by drseti
Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:24 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

Of course you weren't. ;)
by drseti
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:01 am
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

Autopilot is a great fatigue reliever on a long XC, Dave, weather you are receiving ATC services or not. Just remember that a vector being given you by a controller is a heading, and GPS ground tracks are courses. So make sure your autopilot is in heading mode, not course mode.
by drseti
Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: new member from CA
Replies: 7
Views: 7207

Re: new member from CA

I'm counting on the MOSAIC rule being implemented by the time I finish my training next year. Don't hold your breath - the gears of government grind more slowly than you can imagine. The average elapsed time between publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and enacting a final rule is about 3 yea...
by drseti
Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Aircraft takeoff performance
Replies: 6
Views: 6441

Re: Aircraft takeoff performance

Your assumption is correct, Dave. They can't be in the manual, because they do not comply with ASTM standards. But you can be pretty sure that most (if not all) LSA manufactures collect similar data for internal use.
by drseti
Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Aircraft takeoff performance
Replies: 6
Views: 6441

Re: Aircraft takeoff performance

It's true that ASTM requirements for takeoff and landing distance data in the AOI are limited to a single example for sea level performance in standard atmosphere conditions. But many manufactures go beyond ASTM requirements (if not in the manual, then at least for internal use to document their fli...
by drseti
Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:36 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: FAA Extends MOSAIC Comment Period from 10/23/2023 to 01/22/2024
Replies: 4
Views: 2122

Re: FAA Extends MOSAIC Comment Period from 10/23/2023 to 01/22/2024

Despite the 90 day extension, I managed to get my comments filed before the original deadline. For those interested in reading my filing, it can be found here:

http://avsport.org/docs/MOSAIC.pdf
by drseti
Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:40 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings from WV
Replies: 8
Views: 4916

Re: Greetings from WV

I'm doing a lot of traveling currently, Chad, so best to coordinate this when you get closer. Ring me up at the contact number listed on my DPE website as you near completion of your training, and we'll work something out.
by drseti
Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:08 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings from WV
Replies: 8
Views: 4916

Re: Greetings from WV

WVAviator wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:20 am Dr. Seti, CFI and mechanic are covered, I think finding a DPE may be the challenging part.
I've got you covered, Chad. See:
http://SportPilotExaminer.US

Safe Skies,
Paul
by drseti
Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from central Ca
Replies: 2
Views: 3233

Re: Hello from central Ca

Where in Central CA are you based, Jim? Although I currently reside in PA, I am part owner of a private airport in Hollister (and, in fact, was just out there last week).
by drseti
Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:53 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings from WV
Replies: 8
Views: 4916

Re: Greetings from WV

Good to have you here, Chad. I run a small flight school and maintenance shop in Lock Haven PA, and have owned two SportStars. They make an excellent primary trainer (assuming you can find a CFI and mechanic who know the Sport Pilot and LSA rules!) If you have any questions, I'm here to help.
by drseti
Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: Aviation Humor & Mayhem
Topic: If Cars Transitioned Without Full Touchscreens
Replies: 3
Views: 15382

Re: If Cars Transitioned Without Full Touchscreens

Nice looking panel, Warmi!
by drseti
Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Aviation Humor & Mayhem
Topic: If Cars Transitioned Without Full Touchscreens
Replies: 3
Views: 15382

Re: If Cars Transitioned Without Full Touchscreens

Both of my planes have dual glass cockpits. One has touchscreens, the other doesn't. Care to guess which one I prefer to fly in turbulence?
by drseti
Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: 5 Year Rubber Replacement?
Replies: 18
Views: 20706

Re: 5 Year Rubber Replacement?

Sounds like a good strategy.
by drseti
Sun Sep 03, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: 5 Year Rubber Replacement?
Replies: 18
Views: 20706

Re: 5 Year Rubber Replacement?

Thanks, Tom. I'll check the edition of my MM, and update as necessary.

BTW, that's the problem with working from a hardcopy manual. OTOH, working from a PDF on a phone, laptop, or tablet has problems of its own.
by drseti
Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: 5 Year Rubber Replacement?
Replies: 18
Views: 20706

Re: 5 Year Rubber Replacement?

The Rotax line maintenance manual, section 05-10-00 paragraph 2.1 page 8, says:
The following components and systems must be replaced every 5 years:

... all rubber hoses of the fuel system (incl. Teflon hoses)