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by EyeInTheSky
Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Question
Replies: 20
Views: 12020

Re: Training Question

What about the transponder requirement?
by EyeInTheSky
Sun Nov 03, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Question
Replies: 20
Views: 12020

Re: Training Question

Thank you Tim and Paul. I got the feeling that the CFI had not been teaching a long time; I had asked him about his general teaching experience and he said that he assisted at another school. I realize that everyone has to start somewhere, and he appears to be a good person/communicator, so I don't ...
by EyeInTheSky
Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Question
Replies: 20
Views: 12020

Training Question

I'm aware that I'll probably get a wide range of responses to this question, so here it goes... I recently completed ground school and passed my FAA written exam for Sport Pilot. I took a lesson recently and the CFI was not very aware of the Sport Pilot requirements; he knew of it, but did not know ...
by EyeInTheSky
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Sport Pilot Training Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia
Replies: 4
Views: 7104

Re: Sport Pilot Training Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia

Thanks for the help Happydan. I took the written today and scored 88% so I'm excited to get started (whenever this rain we're having will let up a bit). I live near Olympia, so traveling to Puyallup, Gig Harbor, or Vashon would be no problem. Arlington would be ideal, but that's almost a 2 hour haul...
by EyeInTheSky
Fri Oct 25, 2019 1:52 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Sport Pilot Training Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia
Replies: 4
Views: 7104

Sport Pilot Training Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia

Hello. So I've just completed ground school and I am now looking for a CFI or flight school in the Seattle, Tacoma, or Olympia area. I'm aware that there is one school in Renton, Washington but would like to see if there are any other options.

Any help is appreciated.
Thank you.
by EyeInTheSky
Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:25 pm
Forum: Flying Clubs
Topic: LSA Flying Club idea
Replies: 30
Views: 68627

Re: LSA Flying Club idea

Think about inclusion instead of exclusion. LSA is a niche market and to keep it sustainable, there needs to be a pathway for new people to learn. Convert that learning experience into loyalty in the form of memberships. True, it may cost more with insurance, but the dividends would outweigh the cos...
by EyeInTheSky
Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: Flying Clubs
Topic: LSA Flying Club idea
Replies: 30
Views: 68627

Re: LSA Flying Club idea

You may want to change your business model a bit and have a two tiered approach that is more self sustaining: Tier 1: Create a club where everyone owns a share in the aircraft and pays dues for the upkeep, hanger/office space. Have a membership board that reassesses the dues annually and determines ...
by EyeInTheSky
Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Avionics
Replies: 30
Views: 28520

Re: Avionics

Indeed. Ham radio, I believe, still has a place in society as an emergency means of communication, and it would be nice to see more involvement by this generation, but it looks like interest is waning. I remember back in the 80's, 2 meters was very active in the Seattle area (it was hard to get a wo...
by EyeInTheSky
Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:43 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Avionics
Replies: 30
Views: 28520

Re: Avionics

Very cool photo! Always liked Ten-Tec gear and wanted to get a Scout at one time.
by EyeInTheSky
Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Avionics
Replies: 30
Views: 28520

Re: Avionics

Excellent! So it is a matter of taking a mobile 2 meter rig and mounting it in the aircraft, or is it more involved? I imagine that simplex at elevation would go for miles!
by EyeInTheSky
Thu Sep 26, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Avionics
Replies: 30
Views: 28520

Re: Avionics

It sounds like installing a 2 meter transceiver may be a bit easier. I wanted to have something a bit more permanent than using a portable.
by EyeInTheSky
Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:49 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Avionics
Replies: 30
Views: 28520

Re: Avionics

Got it. Thank you.
by EyeInTheSky
Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Avionics
Replies: 30
Views: 28520

Avionics

Hello. I realize that there are some restrictions on what can be installed on general aircraft and by who, but am wondering if I can put a ADF in a LSA if I wanted to, or is there a formal FAA process that needs to be completed? How about a ham radio with external antenna?

Thank you.
by EyeInTheSky
Sun Sep 08, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Ground School
Replies: 13
Views: 11174

Re: Ground School

Thank you all for the responses. It is much appreciated! I am doing the written first (and also practicing on a simulator for familiarity) so that I do not have the stress of doing everything at once and make better use of the instructor's time.
by EyeInTheSky
Sun Sep 08, 2019 1:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Ground School
Replies: 13
Views: 11174

Ground School

Hello. I'm interested in earning a Sport Pilot license and have a couple of questions about ground school training. Can I take ground school training for Private Pilot (instead of one specifically for Sport Pilot) and use that endorsement to take the FAA Sport Pilot written test? Can I take the writ...