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Daniel Bissell
Just FYI.  Time frame for medical deferral review is looking to be about 6 weeks. I received the medical deferral ...
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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
Both fully qualified pilots share the workload of piloting and alternate controls. Who can log as PIC?
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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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This is a flight condition where there is not enough thrust to overcome drag. Drag is made up of parasite drag, ...
Jack Stensgaard
I'm training for my IFR certification at a part 141 school.  I bought into an airplane club thinking I could save ...
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Hi Jack,

That's correct, a 141 school has many hoops to jump through, including maintenance and aircraft ...
Luke Fulton
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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      For clarification purposes, not all pilot on a SSRI would be disqualifies for Basic Med. The regulation states ...