Fluorescent = Tach Strobe - Pilots of America
20 Apr 2026 at 8:09am
I'm getting ready to do an article about using fluorescent (sodium/mercury vapor) lights as a tach check. THere was a thread in here in late 2008/early 2009 about this very thing in which Gismo stated: RPM 2bladeImages 900 4 1200 3 1800 2 2400 3 RPM 3blade images 600 4 800 3...
Sunglass Lens Color -- Which? - Pilots of America
12 Apr 2026 at 9:30am
Which color lens is the better choice for aviation? At the moment, not asking for brand or frame type, but between yellow, grey, amber, etc, which is the better lens color. Looking for something that will help with increasing contrast while flying and still provide UV protection for ever aging...
My sweet honey at C81 | Page 4 | Pilots of America
20 Feb 2026 at 5:08am
- The runway has a slope. How does this affect takeoff and landing performance? How about optical illusions? - If the wind is from the west, do we take off with a headwind, uphill, or accept a tailwind but take off downhill? - If it's a twin, how is our single engine climb performance? Do we even have any? Don't make me offload my precious honey!
how do you remember cloud clearances for vfr - Pilots of America
16 Apr 2026 at 4:42pm
Personally I just stay out of the clouds with room to spare when VFR...most everything else is just textbook exercises because, as someone else mentioned, there's no way to truly gauge distance accurately and, in some cases, optical illusions screw with our perspective.
Using Garmin Pilot with Avidyne - Pilots of America
15 Apr 2026 at 12:47pm
Has anyone ever used Garmin Pilot with an IFD? I can't imagine they talk nicely but am curious what functionality is limited
Financial Advice | Page 2 | Pilots of America
19 Apr 2026 at 11:12pm
No, I paid ~$150/hr when I trained in Tecnams around 8-10 years ago. I'm sure it's gone up since then, but not to $500. (Who's Bob?) The OP said he needs 5 more flights, not 5 more hours.
Which AOA for new dynon panel - Pilots of America
20 Apr 2026 at 3:37am
Hi All, Which AOA for my upcoming dynon panel in a 182. I know the dynon option is inexpensive and integrates with the panel but I?m thinking it would be nice to have a heads up display on the glare shield along with the audio. What do you all think? 1. Dynon 2. Alpha Systems 3. Garmin 4...
Tom Scott goes paragliding - Pilots of America
18 Apr 2026 at 2:45pm
Tom was always one of my favorite educational YT creators, so I'm glad to see him making content again. His new series is visiting every county in England. Today's episode he goes paragliding in the smallest one.
Eye Floater and Ocular Hypertension - Pilots of America
16 Apr 2026 at 10:54pm
Diagnosis: Ocular Hypertension, Eye Floaters Note: Renewal (previous first class holder). No visual field loss, No optical nerve damage, (Ophthalmologist didn't understand why I had to go through the hoops stating my eyes are normal). No Medication or treatment. I spammed my ophthalmologist's inbox for the 8500-14.
Coupled Approach Altitude Bug - Pilots of America
17 Apr 2026 at 9:38am
Had a lot of great responses on my last post. Here?s another for the crowd?. How?s everyone managing altitude bug on coupled precision and non-precision approaches? It?s my understanding and (limited) experience that once GS/GP is captured, AP will prioritize that over selected altitude. So...
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20 Apr 2026 at 8:09am
I'm getting ready to do an article about using fluorescent (sodium/mercury vapor) lights as a tach check. THere was a thread in here in late 2008/early 2009 about this very thing in which Gismo stated: RPM 2bladeImages 900 4 1200 3 1800 2 2400 3 RPM 3blade images 600 4 800 3...
Sunglass Lens Color -- Which? - Pilots of America
12 Apr 2026 at 9:30am
Which color lens is the better choice for aviation? At the moment, not asking for brand or frame type, but between yellow, grey, amber, etc, which is the better lens color. Looking for something that will help with increasing contrast while flying and still provide UV protection for ever aging...
My sweet honey at C81 | Page 4 | Pilots of America
20 Feb 2026 at 5:08am
- The runway has a slope. How does this affect takeoff and landing performance? How about optical illusions? - If the wind is from the west, do we take off with a headwind, uphill, or accept a tailwind but take off downhill? - If it's a twin, how is our single engine climb performance? Do we even have any? Don't make me offload my precious honey!
how do you remember cloud clearances for vfr - Pilots of America
16 Apr 2026 at 4:42pm
Personally I just stay out of the clouds with room to spare when VFR...most everything else is just textbook exercises because, as someone else mentioned, there's no way to truly gauge distance accurately and, in some cases, optical illusions screw with our perspective.
Using Garmin Pilot with Avidyne - Pilots of America
15 Apr 2026 at 12:47pm
Has anyone ever used Garmin Pilot with an IFD? I can't imagine they talk nicely but am curious what functionality is limited
Financial Advice | Page 2 | Pilots of America
19 Apr 2026 at 11:12pm
No, I paid ~$150/hr when I trained in Tecnams around 8-10 years ago. I'm sure it's gone up since then, but not to $500. (Who's Bob?) The OP said he needs 5 more flights, not 5 more hours.
Which AOA for new dynon panel - Pilots of America
20 Apr 2026 at 3:37am
Hi All, Which AOA for my upcoming dynon panel in a 182. I know the dynon option is inexpensive and integrates with the panel but I?m thinking it would be nice to have a heads up display on the glare shield along with the audio. What do you all think? 1. Dynon 2. Alpha Systems 3. Garmin 4...
Tom Scott goes paragliding - Pilots of America
18 Apr 2026 at 2:45pm
Tom was always one of my favorite educational YT creators, so I'm glad to see him making content again. His new series is visiting every county in England. Today's episode he goes paragliding in the smallest one.
Eye Floater and Ocular Hypertension - Pilots of America
16 Apr 2026 at 10:54pm
Diagnosis: Ocular Hypertension, Eye Floaters Note: Renewal (previous first class holder). No visual field loss, No optical nerve damage, (Ophthalmologist didn't understand why I had to go through the hoops stating my eyes are normal). No Medication or treatment. I spammed my ophthalmologist's inbox for the 8500-14.
Coupled Approach Altitude Bug - Pilots of America
17 Apr 2026 at 9:38am
Had a lot of great responses on my last post. Here?s another for the crowd?. How?s everyone managing altitude bug on coupled precision and non-precision approaches? It?s my understanding and (limited) experience that once GS/GP is captured, AP will prioritize that over selected altitude. So...
WHAT IS THIS? This is an unscreened compilation of results from several search engines. The sites listed are not necessarily recommended by Surfnetkids.com.
