just curious as to where one might travel to, to rent a plane for dirt cheap and build some hours. was thinking vietnam or cambodia...maybe florida?

South America?
C- 150 wet around $ 70 US
http://www.aeroclubdeluruguay.edu.uy/

Aeronca Champ ,1946 model, no electrics, tandem seats,control stick and so much fun to fly.....I miss that

Do a search on Dan Mitrione

Having my medical at Dr Takahasi's,not sure what my BP was listening to the news but got the renewal.

It is about minus 27 and Im really enjoying global warming ..sorry the b.s. is now call climate change
By the way, for those scientific inclined, check correlation between temps on earth and solar spots

Is there an age limit or medical required?

Tnx for replies,how does the paper strip detects the glucose?

Does the PH in the urine changes if diabetic?

Are the paper strips available in the drug store for self testing?

How does the Dr. doing the medical checks for diabetis ?

[quote="righthandman"]Hi 22R, I reside in YOW since a year after C3/Royal went down in flames (figuratively) Hi RHM Sorry about Royal,when did this happened ,were they a charter out of YUL ? Interesting story about four instructors failing to see and be seen ,we all know that this concept does not w...

Congrats for going back to instructing [ YUL - YOW ?]
On having a PCAS I think Im getting one soon I worry about mid airs.

Thanks I have only heard good things about them ,now wondering how user friendly they are.
I understand they can also be used to interface with some PCAS [ZAON XRX]

Anyone has experience to share?

I dont fly comercial but have had Cat 1 medicals for many years. Im over forty :cry: :cry: and been considering downgrading to Cat 3 permanently . My question is how difficult is it to go back to Cat 1 if I ever need it . Do Cat 1 and 3 have different medical standars besides the requirements for mo...

Im not an instructor so Im only describing the way I do it: ATF arrival Be@ Circuit Altitude on the UPWIND side, cross the aerodrome midfield looking out ALL THE TIME for expected and unexpected traffic [ I practice pre landing checks on the ground so i know where everything is without looking at th...

I dont use flaps in xw ,as the airspeed decreases the drift increases also flaps reduce rudder effectivness and the airplane feels more bouncy in gusty conditions.I just fly the normal approach speed for the 172 [65K, if gusty a little faster] and a little higher than normal, for the rate of descent...

Thank you all so much for excelent info

What are the requirements to regain flying status for someone that has not flown in over five years [PPL]
Thanks

I was always asked for a sample, the Doc checked the Ph and got the results in 30 seconds

Today a C150 [JZP] from the OFC made an emergency landing on a field in the west end of Ottawa ,instructor and s.pilot OK

Why did the Cptn engaged the AP when there was something wrong with his ASI knowing that the AP gets its info from it?

Can't attitude and power settings be used to determine performance?

Not sure if i looked in the right place [ cardiovascular-high blood pressure ] i think the limits are 140-100 Im 122-75, not bad for an old fart
Thanks

Last yr $100 YOW area, too bad Doc retired

If the numbers arent defined what guidelines do docs follow?
Tnx for posting BP chart
Regards 22R

Anyone knows what the BP limits are for the Cat 1 medical?
Tnx
22R