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December 07, 2023
Do you need a sectional chart in your possession while you are flying? You bet! You better have one! One question must be looked into: Do you have a map? To be more specific, a sectional chart. Do I need one? Does it have to be current? Umm, great question. Let’s look deeper into the discussion.
Let’s refer to FAR 91.103, a very unique rule.
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October 26, 2022
When you are considering replacing or adding new equipment and avionics in your glider, it is important to first consider the category of glider you are working with. Experimental gliders offer a wider and normally cheaper range of options to choose from. Alternatively, Standard Type Certificated aircraft are held to stricter guidelines for their installed equipment.
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March 03, 2022
Is your flight review an “Every two year, check-the-box” exercise? In airplanes, does your CFI/buddy give you a sign-off after reviewing part 91 over a cup of coffee at an airport 30 minutes away (conveniently a one-hour round trip in order to meet the Part 61 flight time requirement)? In gliders, three quick tows into the pattern? Is your recurrency an obligation
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October 25, 2018
So once you get your license you only need to fly with an instructor every 2 years for a flight review. This 2-3 hour block of time is supposed to keep you safe, make sure you are up to date on FAR's, your flying abilities are up to FAA standards, etc. There are some Advisory Circulars and other publications giving guidance on how to conduct the flight review, they have also been known to cure insomnia