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    Yeah. Being able to haul myself, wife, 60 lbs of...

    Yeah. Being able to haul myself, wife, 60 lbs of stuff and 3:45 of fuel with a 45 min reserve at 115kts in my S-LSA must not be considered 'useful'. ;)
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    +1 to normally yes. My normal pattern keeps me...

    +1 to normally yes. My normal pattern keeps me within gliding distance of the runway. I pull power to idle when abeam the numbers on downwind then 'glide' through base and final to touchdown on the...
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    Kathryn Report has some details: ...

    Kathryn Report has some details: http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2018/04/piper-pa-24-comanche-n9456p-fatal.html

    Some highlights:


    There was an ATP/part-time CFI onboard that had amassed 4500...
  4. Thread: New avgas fuel

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    Y'all have combined a couple different fuel...

    Y'all have combined a couple different fuel topics.

    The FAA has narrowed their two finalist to Shell and SWIFT UL 102. One or both of these may be chosen as the successor and drop in replacement...
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    You will not be able to fly a non-LSA without a...

    You will not be able to fly a non-LSA without a one-time medical if you are a PP (if PBOR2 becomes law). You may continue to fly under SP privileges just as you do today.
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    Flight Design CT and Tl-Ultralight Sirius are...

    Flight Design CT and Tl-Ultralight Sirius are available with floats. Searay has an S-LSA model but is a pure seaplane.
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    Actually, you only need a checkride if you let...

    Actually, you only need a checkride if you let your CFI expire. You can take a flight instructor renewal course before the 24 month expiry. Plenty of weekend and online courses that qualify. And...
  8. Thread: ADS-B

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    There is a fairly balanced review of the 3...

    There is a fairly balanced review of the 3 different sources for inflight weather data at: http://airfactsjournal.com/2013/09/thunderstorm-flying-in-the-age-of-datalink-weather/

    Below is an image...
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    Pretty simple. You'll need to: Pass FOI...

    Pretty simple. You'll need to:



    Pass FOI Knowledge Test
    Pass CFI-Sport Knowledge Test
    Obtain Spin Training Endorsement
    Pass CFI-Sport Check Ride
  10. Thread: ADS-B

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    I've had both and really didn't notice any...

    I've had both and really didn't notice any practical difference in the NEXRAD display. According to WxWorks the resolution of XM Weather and FIS-B Regional NEXRAD are broken down to the same size...
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    A valid comparison might be taken from those who...

    A valid comparison might be taken from those who went from S-LSA TO E-LSA. I know about half a dozen folks who have gone this route with no change in insurance.
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    You can turn the GPS off on the I-device and use...

    You can turn the GPS off on the I-device and use Foreflight as simply your charts. This way you could switch to Aerial View when you got close to your intended airport.

    I also know a low time...
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    For those with I-devices, you might try...

    For those with I-devices, you might try Foreflight and zoom into the airport in Aerial View (satellite images).
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    Apologies if this was suggested in the previous...

    Apologies if this was suggested in the previous thread but since it does not sound like you were denied, you can still go down the Sport Pilot route and fly LSA planes and handful of SP-eligible...
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    It's somewhat hit-or-miss whether the iPad GPS...

    It's somewhat hit-or-miss whether the iPad GPS will pickup satellites depending on your seat (I have a high hit-rate when sitting in window seat, not so much from aisle seats YMMV).
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    And it's not strictly day -- an SP gets civil twilight which gains about 1 more hour of flying in DFW this time of year :)
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    Fewer and fewer Rotax 912 owners are burping...

    Fewer and fewer Rotax 912 owners are burping their engines to check for oil. The best time to check for oil level is immediately after you shut the engine down. Put this in your post flight routine...
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    Current AFD differs: RWY 17:VASI(V2R)—GA 4.5°....

    Current AFD differs: RWY 17:VASI(V2R)—GA 4.5°. Thld dsplcd 400. Hill
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    There's a free online course, ALC-25 Flight...

    There's a free online course, ALC-25 Flight Review Prep Guide, that counts as a Wings credit on faasafety.gov
  20. Thread: GA Turboprop

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    Potential lower cost, lower HP turbine announced...

    Potential lower cost, lower HP turbine announced at SNF: http://www.avweb.com/news/snf/SunNFun2012_Light_Weight_Turbine_206386-1.html
  21. Thread: Auto Pilot ?

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    An LSA doesn't require "severe clear" anymore...

    An LSA doesn't require "severe clear" anymore than 172 being piloted by a non-instrument rated pilot.


    I think you're over generalizing -- ideal weather grounds an LSA vs. 172? Don't think so. ...
  22. Thread: Auto Pilot ?

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    Eurofox site I saw had a line item entry for a...

    Eurofox site I saw had a line item entry for a Dynon autopilot so that would strongly imply they would approve it for a field upgrade. The worst part about getting LOAs for an SLSA is typically the...
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    The three main players in the LSA (Experimental?)...

    The three main players in the LSA (Experimental?) field are Trutrak, Trio and Dynon. Dynon makes sense if you have a D100 or Skyview installed already although an entire AP system including a D100...
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    Also,a E-AB plane may be sport pilot eligible if...

    Also,a E-AB plane may be sport pilot eligible if it adheres to the LSA specs (1320lbs MTOW, 45 knt stall, 120 KCAS maximum sea-level speed, 2 seater, etc.). In other words, it does not have to be...
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    I had to have a more in depth eye exam with my...

    I had to have a more in depth eye exam with my normal Opthamologist who filled out a specific form that I sent on to OKC. Only took a week or two but definitely not an overnight deal :)
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