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Daniel Bissell
Medical Deferral Times
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Just FYI.  Time frame for medical deferral review is looking to be about 6 weeks. I received the medical deferral ...
Daniel Bissell Category Medical Questions Feb '22
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Woodstock At AOPA Woodstock At AOPA Jul '22
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This is a follow-up to the comments on the FAA wait times. For prospective purposes here is some insight into the FAA ...

Richard Carter
Log PIC When Two Pilots Fly Together
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Both fully qualified pilots share the workload of piloting and alternate controls. Who can log as PIC?
Richard Carter Category Ratings and Certifications Questions Oct '21
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Daddis At AOPA Daddis At AOPA Oct '21
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In your case, if two rated pilots are taking turns flying, so to speak, then whomever is sole manipulator of the ...

John Hamilton
What does behind the power curve mean?
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What does behind the power curve mean?
John Hamilton Category Flight Training Questions Feb '20
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Prometheus At AOPA Prometheus At AOPA Feb '20
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This is a flight condition where there is not enough thrust to overcome drag. Drag is made up of parasite drag, ...
Jack Stensgaard
Flying own airplane at a part 141 flight school
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I'm training for my IFR certification at a part 141 school.  I bought into an airplane club thinking I could save ...
Jack Stensgaard Category Flight Training Questions Dec '20
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Hoss At AOPA Hoss At AOPA Dec '20
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Hi Jack,

That's correct, a 141 school has many hoops to jump through, including maintenance and aircraft ...
Luke Fulton
Advice for SSRI path 1
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A quick breakdown of my history, I took 10mg of Lexapro from April 18-2021 for mild generalized anxiety. The start ...
Luke Fulton Category Medical Questions May '22
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Woodstock At AOPA Woodstock At AOPA May '22
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      For clarification purposes, not all pilot on a SSRI would be disqualifies for Basic Med. The regulation states ...