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I see ads for aircraft for sale that will show engine time but with a note that it is hobbs time.
How does one use Hobbs to determine actual engine time for overhaul?
How does one use Hobbs to determine actual engine time for overhaul?
Thomas Kowalczk
Feb '21
Hobbs is merely a timer from when the power is applied.
Tach is usually set at some rpm number to read actual clock time, slower if below rpm, faster if above rpm level.
Tach is usually set at some rpm number to read actual clock time, slower if below rpm, faster if above rpm level.
when pilots announce their positoin to ATC and say example i am 8 miles northeast of airport
is northeast the heading of plane or is it the reverse heading of plane
for instance if you flying to or from the airport and you say i am 8 miles north of airport
can someone help
thanks
is northeast the heading of plane or is it the reverse heading of plane
for instance if you flying to or from the airport and you say i am 8 miles north of airport
can someone help
thanks
Thomas Kowalczk
Feb '21
when providing a position you should describe your location as if you were looking at a map. So a person on the airport wanted to see your airplane the person would look (direction) and (distance) from the airport. If it is busy add the altitude also.
Please forgive my newbieness!
I'm a new pilot in my 50s (bucket list item) doing homework to buy my first, maybe last plane. Training done in a C172. Aviation for fun, regional trips 2x/month, and the occasional long cross-country. Mission will be solo 60%, dual 30%, more 10%. My priorities are safety>speed>comfort>economy. Anticipate continuing training for IFR (we have clouds in the South), high performance and complex (if necessary). $100K budget with ... more
I'm a new pilot in my 50s (bucket list item) doing homework to buy my first, maybe last plane. Training done in a C172. Aviation for fun, regional trips 2x/month, and the occasional long cross-country. Mission will be solo 60%, dual 30%, more 10%. My priorities are safety>speed>comfort>economy. Anticipate continuing training for IFR (we have clouds in the South), high performance and complex (if necessary). $100K budget with ... more
Thomas Kowalczk
Feb '20
I suggest you alter the question slightly.
You are buying the airplane you should pick the Make/Model that appeals to you.
Make your 1st, 2nd, 3rd choices and then we can offer the pros or cons to each selection.
You are buying the airplane you should pick the Make/Model that appeals to you.
Make your 1st, 2nd, 3rd choices and then we can offer the pros or cons to each selection.