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by Jim Stewart
Sun May 08, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Aero-News article on Icon A5 purchase contract
Replies: 28
Views: 11310

Re: Aero-News article on Icon A5 purchase contract

With some quick googling, it looks like it only takes a 10 page contract to buy a shiny new B737.
by Jim Stewart
Wed Apr 27, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: Aviation Humor & Mayhem
Topic: Jet Fighter Accidently Shoots Control Tower
Replies: 11
Views: 19174

Re: Jet Fighter Accidently Shoots Control Tower

Do you think they were given a phone number to call?
by Jim Stewart
Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Average flight time per lesson?
Replies: 8
Views: 4790

Re: Average flight time per lesson?

I think an hour is about average. As you progress towards your checkride, you'll probably find your instructor will beat you up more and the hour will seem longer. Someone posted some US Air Force numbers concerning a study they did on the optimum times and frequency of training. I think their fligh...
by Jim Stewart
Sun Apr 10, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: A question for CFIs
Replies: 11
Views: 5307

Re: A question for CFIs

By all means, go for PP. I did after farting around with SP and I've not regretted it for a minute. And to elaborate on your original question, you don't need to demonstrate VOR skills on your PP checkride if your aircraft doesn't have a VOR, however if your checkride aircraft is equipped with a fun...
by Jim Stewart
Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: A question for CFIs
Replies: 11
Views: 5307

Re: A question for CFIs

I'm not a CFI, but I can answer your question. I passed my PP checkride without a VOR in my airplane. The PP practical test standards require knowledge of radio navigation, of which GPS is acceptable. That said, I did have to demonstrate the ability to intercept and fly a VOR "radial" with...
by Jim Stewart
Wed Sep 02, 2015 1:36 pm
Forum: Safety Corner
Topic: Traffic Service Unreliable - What the Hell is This?!!
Replies: 64
Views: 33488

Re: Traffic Service Unreliable - What the Hell is This?!!

My take on this is that we need a senator or representative with some clout to hold whoever did this accountable.
by Jim Stewart
Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Buying your own plane for training
Replies: 437
Views: 118909

Re: Buying your own plane for training

FastEddieB wrote:
Jim Stewart wrote:As someone who purchased a new 2006 CTSW as a zero time pilot, all I can say is "you're committed".
Or he should be! :lol:
That too...
by Jim Stewart
Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Buying your own plane for training
Replies: 437
Views: 118909

Re: Buying your own plane for training

As someone who purchased a new 2006 CTSW as a zero time pilot, all I can say is "you're committed". Having your own plane is a great thing, and I don't regret doing it. In my case, hangar and personal tax costs were way higher than I'd imagined. OTOH, by owning my own plane and sharing han...
by Jim Stewart
Sun Jun 14, 2015 11:08 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Unfiltered Auto Fuel
Replies: 14
Views: 7408

Re: Unfiltered Auto Fuel

I use 93 octane pump gas (with ethanol) in my CTSW. I don't filter my fuel, and have no problems. I have very little sediment in my fuel, and have never found any water. But I do use name brand gas from a relatively new station. I wouldn't feel as confident getting no-name gas from a 50 year old st...
by Jim Stewart
Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:54 am
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: What does a 3'rd class medical look like?
Replies: 10
Views: 21697

Re: What does a 3'rd class medical look like?

You should not have to take your pants off.

My experience, piss in bottle, listen to heart, take blood pressure, near vision, far vision, color vision, casual hearing test, casual chat about medical history, certificate.
by Jim Stewart
Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:49 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: USSYORKTOWN?
Replies: 8
Views: 5835

Re: USSYORKTOWN?

I'll just leave this here and get my coat...

http://www.aspecialdayguide.com/
by Jim Stewart
Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Members
Replies: 11
Views: 5537

Re: Members

I think it's just the nature of social media. I'm active on reddit /askengineers. There's something like 37,000 readers and just a handful of regular commenters. Most people just like to lurk and read.
by Jim Stewart
Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Shock Cooling
Replies: 21
Views: 10076

Re: Shock Cooling

The 40 degree limit on bank angle is a new one on me. I suspect it's widely ignored in training service while doing steep turns. I've probably done over a hundred in mine, and I'm sure I've gone as far as 55-60 degrees briefly.
by Jim Stewart
Thu Sep 25, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Do you enjoy flying in bumpy wind, thermals, etc.
Replies: 29
Views: 11452

Re: Do you enjoy flying in bumpy wind, thermals, etc.

All I can add is that taking your checkride on a hot, bumpy day is usually a good thing. The bumps cover up your jitters and the examiner will want to get the ride over as soon as possible. Worked for me and my friends.
by Jim Stewart
Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: Safety Corner
Topic: Semi Emergency today
Replies: 13
Views: 7941

Re: Semi Emergency today

. . . "Keep in mind that loss of oil pressure in a 912 does not mean a seize-up within seconds. I understand that they will run quite a while, usually long enough for you to find a place to land." . . . That is not what Dean Vogel says at Lockwood Aviation. He teaches the Rotax maintenanc...