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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. It is specific but broad. Typical FAA, right? Now what

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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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 to be met and not an opportunity

Disclaimer:  Hello Wings and Wheels supporters!  I know I have written a couple of “Bubble gum” pieces here in the past, but this time, I’d like to get a bit more serious and discuss some A&P stuff.  Since this newsletter is primarily focused on the U.S., even though it is sent internationally, we are going to look at the U.S. way of doing things. 

TCDS?  What the heck is that??

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