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| civilian licence | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I just hung the factory exchanged lyc 0-320 and it's about ready for licencing. One problem: I ...
A: You don't say that you were a RATED pilot, but from the number of flight hours I assume you were. ...
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| what degree is needed for pilots | 11/9/2009 |
Q: what degree is needed for pilots
A: The short answer is "none." All certificates and ratings are based entirely upon flight training ...
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| duration | 9/29/2009 |
Q: how long does it take to become a pilot? how much does it all cost? ANSWER: With some exceptions, ...
A: The commercial certificate requires 250 hours, of which you'll already have the first 60 or so when ...
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| duration | 9/29/2009 |
Q: how long does it take to become a pilot? how much does it all cost?
A: With some exceptions, the general rule to get a Private license is 40 hours of flight time, of which ...
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| an aviation study | 9/16/2008 |
Q: Jeff. My name is Tanya. I'm 21 years old. I'm a student in Belarus. And I dream to be a pilot. I ...
A: There are a large number of colleges that offer aviation degrees. You can go to AOPA.org and look ...
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| private pilot license | 2/19/2008 |
Q: We just read your answer to "Lori" (12/7/07). Is there any way to contact her to find out what she ...
A: Sorry, all my questions are filtered through AllExperts and I don't know how to contact the ...
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| scholarships for private pilots license | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me find a scholarship for a 16 year old who wants to get his ...
A: I understand your plight, Lori. The biggest drawback to flight training is that it is very ...
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| Hangglide¶glide | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Excuseme me, but there is not the specific space for my question; my be you can guide any way. I ...
A: I'm not really very knowledgeable about the area you're asking about. In the USA, there is no ...
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| Flying Hours Total | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I am, sadly, preparing an eulogy for a very good friend who just passed away. I was astonished to ...
A: First, let me express my condolences for the loss of your good friend. Yes, I think flying 86 types ...
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| still on air.. | 7/26/2007 |
Q: my question is several times i seen passenger flights are still on the air...without moving i mean ...
A: What you have seen is an optical illusion; that is, what your eye perceives is different from what ...
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| Where Do I Start? | 7/14/2007 |
Q: Becoming a commercial pilot has always been my ultimate dream. Yet I know absolutely nothing ...
A: If by "commercial pilot" you mean "airline pilot," please note that my profile on Allexperts ...
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| too small to fly? | 5/29/2007 |
Q: i want to become a pilot, but i'm intimidated by my size.. i'm only 5'6.. is this too short to ...
A: Absolutely not! Who would have given you such an idea? There are lots of pilots your height and ...
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| Obtaining Pilot's License | 5/12/2007 |
Q: Do you know how long it take's to obtain a pilot's license and where to go to get one ex: (school , ...
A: Not knowing where you're located, I can't offer specific advice on where to go. If you're in the ...
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| flying on a computer | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I use a library computer....is there any way to use a disk or c.d. or whatever to simulate an actual ...
A: You have a good question, but unfortunately, I don't have much information on the subject. ...
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| Becoming a Pilot | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I have a quick question about general information about flight school. I am graduating from the ...
A: Sorry about the late response, you caught me right after I left work for the weekend. A Part 141 ...
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| Bigger planes speed slower than smaller ones while landing/take-off | 1/10/2007 |
Q: When I see planes take-off or land, huge planes like 747 look like they are kind of floating, or ...
A: The difference you observe is an illusion caused by the size of the airplanes, as you suspected. ...
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| How I'm suppose to get started on flying? | 11/11/2006 |
Q: my name is Temeka Marie Teague and I always wanted to fly every since I was 3 years old. Now I'm 14 ...
A: It's encouraging to hear from young people who want to get into aviation. At your age, I would wait ...
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| jet lesson | 9/26/2006 |
Q: My husband Glenn has been a private for 30yrs w/his Cessna 172. His lifelong dream is to fly the ...
A: The only one I know of that offers that kind of thing is the Russian Air Force, but you have to go ...
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| private pilot written test | 6/23/2006 |
Q: I'm almost 16 years old and I want to start learning to fly and eventualy earn a private pilot ...
A: Eric. Sorry for the late reply, I was on vacation and neglected to enter my vacation dates on the ...
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| free license* | 6/8/2006 |
Q: Aside from the exam fee, books, and cost of aircraft rental, if i knew a CFI who would not charge me ...
A: Yes, the flight hours and instruction are valid regardless of whether the CFI charged you for his ...
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| Getting started | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I am really interesting in learning to fly. I just would like to know a little bit more on what do I ...
A: The best way to get started is to go to your local airport (pick one that doesn't have any airline ...
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| Career Advice | 1/23/2006 |
Q: you would realy be helping me out if you could answer my question. do i need any qalifications to ...
A: There are no prerequisites for private pilot training, as long as you have a pulse you should be ...
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| how to log time | 11/29/2005 |
Q: I've just begun my private pilot training, and do not quite understand how to log time in my ...
A: The last column is for tenths. If you're renting an airplane, your instructor will note the time on ...
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| Fighter Plane Flying | 10/30/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if a maneuver I do with a F-18 computer simulator is an actual real fighter pilot ...
A: Paul. I suspect that you don't have flight training but your observations from the simulator are ...
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| Airspace class E | 10/26/2005 |
Q: What is the reasoning behind some class E airspace starts at 700 feet AGL, and some starts at 1200 ...
A: Unfortunately, I don't have an intelligent answer. You are correct in your reasoning about the ...
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| i want to learn to fly | 9/27/2005 |
Q: i am currently a sophmore in high school, and have been interested in flying for quit a while now ...
A: According to Allexperts, my first answer disappeared before it was sent, so I'll try to do it over. ...
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| Getting a private license | 9/23/2005 |
Q: I've been taking lessons for close to a year, and my seventeenth birthday is in two weeks. I was ...
A: The FARs require 20 hours of solo time before you can test for your private. I have two ...
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| Pilot name | 9/12/2005 |
Q: Jeff Davis, I knew Jeff Davis aka (Mr. Ohio) that was a pilot instructor in Ohio. He use to travel ...
A: Sorry, Sue, I'm not the Jeff Davis you're looking for. Go to www.landings.com and scroll all the ...
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| piloting | 8/17/2005 |
Q: I am a student.I want to become a pilot.so could You advice me about the qualifications needed to ...
A: In the US, to qualify as a private pilot, one must fly at least 40 hours, and at least 20 hours of ...
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| Kites | 6/13/2005 |
Q: How high can I fly my kite (assuming it can withstand the conditions) how many spools can I combine ...
A: I'm not really a kite expert, but I think any altitude limits would be more theoretical than ...
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| learning to fly | 6/13/2005 |
Q: About the fastest thing I've ever driven is my Ford sedan, but I've always been interested in ...
A: The FAA requires a minimum of 40 hours flight experience for a private license, of which at least 20 ...
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| What are my chances of making... | 5/9/2005 |
Q: What are my chances of making it to train as a pilot given that im short sighted, I put on specs, im ...
A: Needing eyeglasses should not be an obstacle to becoming a civilian pilot. Unfortunately, I know ...
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| Aerobatics | 4/22/2005 |
Q: I live in Gainesville, FL and am a CFII. I am also an aviation tech. writter. I had a question ...
A: Sorry for the late reply, I didn't get online to check e-mails over the weekend. I couldn't ...
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| king vs Sportys | 3/29/2005 |
Q: I am confused between getting Sportys Private Pilot course on DVD or the one from King. Do you have ...
A: I had almost that exact same question a few months ago, but I don't have a good answer, as I have no ...
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| Training Required | 3/2/2005 |
Q: I am interested in getting a pilot license but I have no clue where to begin. I have no training ...
A: The AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) has an excellent site at www.AOPA.org. The home ...
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| pilot schools | 12/18/2004 |
Q: please Bill, can u tell me Schools that offer pilot courses in UK and USA. I've just completed a ...
A: I'm not Bill. Also, I don't understand theare you asking about flight schools, or academic schools ...
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| begining | 9/21/2004 |
Q: my name is ahmed, im just about to finish a degree in engineering but my true passion lies with ...
A: I'm sorry, flight training in the UK is outside my area of expertise. I recommend that you ask the ...
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| I am interested in purchasing... | 9/14/2004 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing a single engine piston. Could you familiarise me with a few terms such ...
A: Your best source for this type of information is Trade-A-Plane or some of the other publications ...
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| hello im in 11th grade and... | 8/24/2004 |
Q:
A: The best thing to do at your age is just to get the best, well-rounded education that you can. ...
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| Spins | 5/6/2004 |
Q: Jeff is it true that an airplane is less likely to recover from a spin to the right than one to the ...
A: Karl, it's good to hear from you. E-mail me at jeffrey.davis@ots.treas.gov and let me know what ...
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| how do i get started | 4/5/2004 |
Q: I am a nigerian, aged 18yrs, i am intending to register in a school of aviation, but all the ...
A: The best way to start before actually taking lessons is to read all you can about the subject. My ...
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| King VS Sporty's | 2/7/2004 |
Q: I want to do my groundschool at home, and am hearing some say that King is better, and some saying ...
A: I commend you for wanting to take a ground school for the right reasons. I don't have experience ...
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| big guy in a small airplane | 11/19/2003 |
Q: Have you ever flown in a Stearman or Super Stearman?? I am 6'5" and the Citabria at our local club ...
A: You're right, I'm six feet and that's about the maximum for a Citabria. I haven't flown a Stearman, ...
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