Re: Tail wheel endorsement
Yes, they had skinny pilots back in the day. ?I¡¯ll be at GMU Sunday and ask around. Thanks.?
On Friday, February 7, 2020, 1:22 PM, Alex Nelon <Alex.nelon@...> wrote: Darwin is out of the picture for a little while .. my airplane doesn't have the useful load capability unless you and I each lose 75 pounds, meaning its up to you to lose the whole 150. How about the school at Greenville ..? On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 2:25 PM Bill3558 via Groups.Io <Bill3558= [email protected]> wrote: Greetings fellow aviators. Does anyone know where I could find a local airplane and CFI to get my tailwheel endorsement?
Thanks in advance for any info.
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Re: Tail wheel endorsement
Darwin is out of the picture for a little while .. my airplane doesn't have the useful load capability unless you and I each lose 75 pounds, meaning its up to you to lose the whole 150. How about the school at Greenville ..?
On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 2:25 PM Bill3558 via Groups.Io <Bill3558= [email protected]> wrote: Greetings fellow aviators. Does anyone know where I could find a local airplane and CFI to get my tailwheel endorsement?
Thanks in advance for any info.
Bill 912-665-1119
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Greetings fellow aviators. Does anyone know where I could find a local airplane and CFI to get my tailwheel endorsement?
Thanks in advance for any info.
Bill 912-665-1119
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Thinking about you, Darwin
Hope your neck surgery goes well today, Darwin. It¡¯ll be good to have you back at the airport, or Mustang, or wherever.?
Alex
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Re: Something learned about ADS-B
Alex,
I've never experienced the UAT ADS-B disconnect problem you describe with my iPad Mini and as I keep my iPad connected to aircraft DC power in flight, I've never used Airplane Mode while flying.? My impression is that when either Bluetooth or WiFi is turned off on my iPad or iPhone, both transmission and reception are not available, but I may be wrong.? It's happened before.??
By the way, I occasionally listen to music from my iPhone through my Bluetooth-enabled headphones.? In mute-mode, my Bose A20 headset will mute Bluetooth audio if it detects audio through the headphone/microphone jacks.
Brian
Yesterday was a great day to fly to Pickens for gas .. Darwin and Steve were there in the RV-10 and we met up for lunch at Ingles when we returned home.?
On the way back, I lost my ADS-B display on my iPad, just when crossing the rim of the mountains...of course, Steve and Darwin were inbound at the same time from the east after looking at Steve¡¯s engine instruments one last time and I couldn¡¯t see them. Back to default mode: we talked to one another on the radio as I joined the I-26 arrival for a downwind to 15 at 0A7 and Steve spaced behind me. The message displayed on my iPad was ¡°ADS-B Disconnected¡±. Hmmm
Apparently the WiFi link from my UAT to the iPad was all that was affected at that point. The ADS-B was still putting out good information. uAvionix suggested placing the iPad in ¡°airplane¡± mode .. apparently, there is an issue with the iPad operating system that causes the WiFi disconnect when the iPad is not in airplane mode. The news to me was the way airplane mode works: it¡¯s meant to turn off broadcast signals from the iPad (or iPhone) but it does not mean you are blocked from receiving data. When I selected airplane mode I had to then manually select WiFi and Bluetooth to override the system and enable reception. New to me.?
uAvionix was great with their support and was back in touch with me only a few minutes after I wrote to them.?
Still a little paranoid about my ADS-B, I requested a performance report from FAA (my third such since I got the first good one) and had a ¡°baro alt¡± failure for a few seconds. It was enough to trigger a dreaded red data block. uAvionix requested a detailed report from FAA and sent the attached picture. Looks like I¡¯m still good to go and now I learned a little more about how my installation works.?
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Something learned about ADS-B
Yesterday was a great day to fly to Pickens for gas .. Darwin and Steve were there in the RV-10 and we met up for lunch at Ingles when we returned home.?
On the way back, I lost my ADS-B display on my iPad, just when crossing the rim of the mountains...of course, Steve and Darwin were inbound at the same time from the east after looking at Steve¡¯s engine instruments one last time and I couldn¡¯t see them. Back to default mode: we talked to one another on the radio as I joined the I-26 arrival for a downwind to 15 at 0A7 and Steve spaced behind me. The message displayed on my iPad was ¡°ADS-B Disconnected¡±. Hmmm
Apparently the WiFi link from my UAT to the iPad was all that was affected at that point. The ADS-B was still putting out good information. uAvionix suggested placing the iPad in ¡°airplane¡± mode .. apparently, there is an issue with the iPad operating system that causes the WiFi disconnect when the iPad is not in airplane mode. The news to me was the way airplane mode works: it¡¯s meant to turn off broadcast signals from the iPad (or iPhone) but it does not mean you are blocked from receiving data. When I selected airplane mode I had to then manually select WiFi and Bluetooth to override the system and enable reception. New to me.?
uAvionix was great with their support and was back in touch with me only a few minutes after I wrote to them.?
Still a little paranoid about my ADS-B, I requested a performance report from FAA (my third such since I got the first good one) and had a ¡°baro alt¡± failure for a few seconds. It was enough to trigger a dreaded red data block. uAvionix requested a detailed report from FAA and sent the attached picture. Looks like I¡¯m still good to go and now I learned a little more about how my installation works.?
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I keep the old blog going for my own amusement .. it was a handy record when the CallAir was being rebuilt .. now, something to do when it rains or there isn't some project on the burner.
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[Shared Post] A history of leaded fuels
A history of leaded fuels
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My ADSB performance flight came out ok earlier this month but I wanted further validation so I checked again after today¡¯s short flight and I¡¯m glad to report it was a good result. Thank you again for coming up with the clarification of the difference between an ATC clearance and authorized entry into B or C airspace.?
When I read it now it looks like I wrote it ? I actually stole it from a aviation safety site. But the message is still good.? ? Thanks, Darwin. That is a great clarification.? Two questions:? Did you know that if you're not ADS-B Out equipped and you contact rule airspace (Class B or C for example) ATC (approach, regional, tower, center, etc.) to request flight into, out of, or through such airspace, they'll allow it, no questions asked?? If you fly through this airspace, did you just violate 14CFR91.225?? The answer is "Yes".? The FAA published a Policy Statement into the Federal Register in April of 2019.? It essentially states the only allowed process to gain an authorization to fly in this airspace (if you're not Out equipped) is to use the ADAPT online request between 1 and 24 hours in advance.? The key statement is that an ATC clearance is not an authorization.? You can the policy statement here: ? The only question is...is the monitoring FAA body enforcing the rule?
Primary point:? Don't be of the camp that thinks that ATC controller instructions give you a pass to the ADS-B Out reg 91.225.? (There are abnormal situations that allow this like weather...read the policy statement).
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Re: [The Pulse of Aviation] Flipping the script
It¡¯s unlikely I¡¯ll fly a seaplane again either single or multi but it¡¯s a nifty airplane. I like ¡®em.?
On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 2:57 PM Bill3558 via Groups.Io <Bill3558= [email protected]> wrote: When I was in Sebring the other day I saw this strange bird.? CFI told me it¡¯s cheapest way?you can get multi engine seaplane rating.? It¡¯s got two Rotax pushers.? Time to fill that gap Alex!?
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Re: [The Pulse of Aviation] Flipping the script
When I was in Sebring the other day I saw this strange bird. ?CFI told me it¡¯s cheapest way?you can get multi engine seaplane rating. ?It¡¯s got two Rotax pushers. ?Time to fill that gap Alex!?
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When I read it now it looks like I wrote it ? I actually stole it from a aviation safety site. But the message is still good.?
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On Jan 29, 2020, at 12:34 PM, Alex Nelon <Alex.nelon@...> wrote:
? Thanks, Darwin. That is a great clarification.? Two questions:? Did you know that if you're not ADS-B Out equipped and you contact rule airspace (Class B or C for example) ATC (approach, regional, tower, center, etc.) to request flight into, out of, or through such airspace, they'll allow it, no questions asked?? If you fly through this airspace, did you just violate 14CFR91.225?? The answer is "Yes".? The FAA published a Policy Statement into the Federal Register in April of 2019.? It essentially states the only allowed process to gain an authorization to fly in this airspace (if you're not Out equipped) is to use the ADAPT online request between 1 and 24 hours in advance.? The key statement is that an ATC clearance is not an authorization.? You can the policy statement here: ? The only question is...is the monitoring FAA body enforcing the rule?
Primary point:? Don't be of the camp that thinks that ATC controller instructions give you a pass to the ADS-B Out reg 91.225.? (There are abnormal situations that allow this like weather...read the policy statement).
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Thanks, Darwin. That is a great clarification.?
Two questions:? Did you know that if you're not ADS-B Out equipped and you contact rule airspace (Class B or C for example) ATC (approach, regional, tower, center, etc.) to request flight into, out of, or through such airspace, they'll allow it, no questions asked?? If you fly through this airspace, did you just violate 14CFR91.225?? The answer is "Yes".? The FAA published a Policy Statement into the Federal Register in April of 2019.? It essentially states the only allowed process to gain an authorization to fly in this airspace (if you're not Out equipped) is to use the ADAPT online request between 1 and 24 hours in advance.? The key statement is that an ATC clearance is not an authorization.? You can the policy statement here: ? The only question is...is the monitoring FAA body enforcing the rule?
Primary point:? Don't be of the camp that thinks that ATC controller instructions give you a pass to the ADS-B Out reg 91.225.? (There are abnormal situations that allow this like weather...read the policy statement).
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Two questions: Did you know that if you're not ADS-B Out equipped and you contact rule airspace (Class B or C for example) ATC (approach, regional, tower, center, etc.) to request flight into, out of, or through such airspace, they'll allow it, no questions asked? If you fly through this airspace, did you just violate 14CFR91.225? The answer is "Yes". The FAA published a Policy Statement into the Federal Register in April of 2019. It essentially states the only allowed process to gain an authorization to fly in this airspace (if you're not Out equipped) is to use the ADAPT online request between 1 and 24 hours in advance. The key statement is that an ATC clearance is not an authorization. You can the policy statement here: The only question is...is the monitoring FAA body enforcing the rule?
Primary point: Don't be of the camp that thinks that ATC controller instructions give you a pass to the ADS-B Out reg 91.225. (There are abnormal situations that allow this like weather...read the policy statement).
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[The Pulse of Aviation] Flipping the script
We were talking about Seabees this week .. and lo and behold this article comes up about a twin bee that used to live in NC .. ? ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: General Aviation News <news@...>Date: Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 7:17 AM Subject: [The Pulse of Aviation] Flipping the script To: Friend < alex.nelon@...>
FAA doesn¡¯t have a plan for drone data
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Hi?Friend... The Pulse of Aviation for?01/29/2020. Enjoy.
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Thomas Hines submitted this photo and note: "One of the few TwinBees still flying, UC-1. I believe there are about six still airworthy. My wife and I picked it up for the owner and flew it from North Carolina to upstate New York. There were no experienced instructors available, so I checked myself out and found it to be a very different airplane, locking tailwheel, STOL and amphibious. I¡¯m now CFI in it."?Submit a photo for?.
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By Jamie Beckett
Building an aircraft doesn¡¯t have to be difficult. There will be challenges, sure. But help is always available.
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The report also found that the FAA isn't sharing the data it has collected.
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All of the university's Aviation and Transportation students will use the MD-80 at some point in their studies.
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Pilots will learn what to expect in their upcoming flight review.
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Probable cause: The pilot¡¯s diverted attention to his phone while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in collision with terrain.?
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Thank You To Our Partners
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Congratulations, Steve ... now for the really big day!
On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 7:43 AM Steve Murray via Groups.Io <n62km= [email protected]> wrote: FAA issued AW and repairman certificate yesterday.? Alex and Mark kept inspector happy with coffee & hot chili.
The inspector did look at a bit of detail, found a backward safety wire on my prop, so plane is a bit better as a result of his efforts, so I am grateful.
Other than last week's very last minute cancellation, it was a positive experience overall.
Thanks to all for the help in getting this far.
Steve
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FAA issued AW and repairman certificate yesterday.? Alex and Mark kept inspector happy with coffee & hot chili.
The inspector did look at a bit of detail, found a backward safety wire on my prop, so plane is a bit better as a result of his efforts, so I am grateful.
Other than last week's very last minute cancellation, it was a positive experience overall.
Thanks to all for the help in getting this far.
Steve
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Hi Alex.? I went to Sebring and got a demo ride in this AutoGyro MTO Sport and I¡¯m considering getting one. My question to you is do you know anyone at 0A7 that might have hanger space? 6¡¯ wide, 28¡¯ long.? Not urgent, just wondering. Thanks,?
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Re: I hope FAA is at 0A7 on Monday morning
One can only hope. The FAA is supposed to, among other things, promote general aviation. They need reminders
On Sun, Jan 26, 2020 at 9:55 AM Steve Murray via Groups.Io <n62km= [email protected]> wrote: My Friday FAA AW inspection got cancelled at last minute.? He has rescheduled for Monday AM at 0A7.?
I think it is suppose to rain again, so I am not 100% confident of an appearance.....!
Steve
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