AOPA Forums http://forums.aopa.org/ This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:18:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.aopa.org/images/misc/rss.jpg AOPA Forums http://forums.aopa.org/ Aircraft Noise Abatement Laws vs. Railroad Noise Abatement Laws http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87862&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:50:44 GMT In your opinion, do you think aircraft noise abatement laws are more strict than railroad noise abatement laws? I live near a railroad crossing with the railroad tracks in my backyard and trains always blow their horns loud enough to annoy me. Also, there are noisy diesel engines the pass through... In your opinion, do you think aircraft noise abatement laws are more strict than railroad noise abatement laws? I live near a railroad crossing with the railroad tracks in my backyard and trains always blow their horns loud enough to annoy me. Also, there are noisy diesel engines the pass through my backyard loud enough to rattle the house. Does the Federal Railroad Administration have strict railroad noise abatement laws such as when a train passes a railroad crossing, just like there are noise abatement laws for aircraft? ]]> I was Wondering N918KT http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87862 Window Tinting. Best type for clarity. http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87861&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:31:03 GMT I've read a little about tinting plane windows.

Has anyone come up with a consensus yet, which brand/color has the best clarity?

Does tinting help a lot seeing your IPad when the sun is real bright out? ]]> ManInTheWall http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87861 Canadian pilot flying toronto to memphis http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87860&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:32:06 GMT Hey fellow pilots, I have flown in the u.s a couple of times but not often and never any distance to speak of. Anyway next week I plan to fly from toronto to memphis via sandusky and kowb. Your airspace has a lot more activity than ours (take a look at the charts for north of the border... Hey fellow pilots,

I have flown in the u.s a couple of times but not often and never any distance to speak of.

Anyway next week I plan to fly from toronto to memphis via sandusky and kowb.

Your airspace has a lot more activity than ours (take a look at the charts for north of the border and you will see what i mean).

Anyway I will be flying vfr. North of the border I often fly vor to vor (even though i am using a gps) and I use flight following. I am contemplating doing this on my us trip with a liberal use of victor airways, my thinking is that for the most part it will keep me out of restricted airspace etc., will give me some guidance re altitudes and will make sense to atc for flight following etc.

I note for instance one route which will take me over cincinnati. Do i need to avoid large airports like that or can i fly that routing talking to atc without too much trouble.

Your comments and tips are appreciated. ]]> I was Wondering raff http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87860 Over Sensationalism of Aviation http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87859&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:01:26 GMT Has anyone read the article written by a New York Times writer about his in flight emergency? It truly upsets me to see someone so blatantly looking for his 'I was apart of that' hero moment. Thinking about writing a little about it on my own personal blog... the article is located here. I'd be interested to hear everyones take on this. ]]> Aviation in the News Burlas00 http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87859 WingX, Foreflight, Xavion, Stratus. Too many options! Help me choose... http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87858&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:39 GMT I've been using an iPad in the cockpit for several years now and love it. With all of the options out there, it is hard to narrow down what will work for me.

I used Foreflight for a couple years but jumped ship over to Wing X this past year to give it a shot due to its split screen view and track up. I like both apps. They both have their pros and cons, but, I have nothing bad to say about either.

Now, I'd like to incorporate Xavion into the mix. With the updates to Foreflight and the AHRS integration into the Stratus 2, I've been looking at switching back. Originally, I had the impression that Xavion would eventually work with the Stratus 2 so it made my decision easy. Well, now after seeing the latest Xavion newsletter, looks like Stratus 2 will not be supported.

So, that leaves me with WingX. While I like WingX, I prefer the interface of Foreflight. Also, it looks like the AHRS/GPS/ADSB options that would work with WingX are more expensive than the Stratus 2.

So, I'm stuck. My options are:

1. Go to Foreflight with the Stratus 2, use the free synthetic vision app that comes with it, and use Xavion with the iPads internal gyros.

2. Stay with Foreflight and pay more for a AHRS/GPS/ADSB system but have it be compatible with Xavion.

I'm not looking for a battle between software because they are all good. Just curious if some of you have been, or are in, the same situation and what your thoughts are. ]]> Flight Bag indypilotcfi http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87858 Columbia Cessna 400 Pilots http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87857&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:08:25 GMT Prior to their acquisition by Cessna the Columbia pilots had a user group to share issues unique to these planes. It seems to have vanished .. ( Ex Hot Starts ) Any 400 owners out there that can point me in the right direction? Thanks, Gary N969GM Austin Prior to their acquisition by Cessna the Columbia pilots had a user group to share issues unique to these planes. It seems to have vanished .. ( Ex Hot Starts )

Any 400 owners out there that can point me in the right direction?

Thanks,

Gary N969GM
Austin ]]> gtmize http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87857 Denver ASOS.... tornado on field http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87856&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:27:35 GMT Kden 182022z 06021g28kt 5sm +fc tsra few050 bkn080cb bkn180 21/07 a3002 rmk funnel cloud b18 funnel cloud e20 tornado b21 ao2 pk wnd 07028/2020 ltg dsnt e-s rab03 ocnl ltgiccg vc e ts ohd mov e virga sw p0005 Kden 182022z 06021g28kt 5sm +fc tsra few050 bkn080cb bkn180 21/07 a3002 rmk funnel cloud b18 funnel cloud e20 tornado b21 ao2 pk wnd 07028/2020 ltg dsnt e-s rab03 ocnl ltgiccg vc e ts ohd mov e virga sw p0005 ]]> Cloud Busters tulsaweather http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87856 Avionics For Sale - Radar, MFD, GPS/COM, Fuel Flow http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87855&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:12:21 GMT Avionics For Sale – All guaranteed operational and in excellent / like-new condition; installation manuals and installation materials provided Garmin GWX-68 Radar 10” P/N 11-00833-00 $14,500 Garmin GMX200 Multifunction Display P/N 011-01465-00 I/O + Traffic $5,000 Garmin MX20 Multifunction... Avionics For Sale – All guaranteed operational and in excellent / like-new condition; installation manuals and installation materials provided
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Garmin MX20 Multifunction Display P/N 430-0270-6XX I/O + Traffic $1,900
UPSAT GX60 COM/GPS P/N 430-6050-600 $2,000
Shadin Digiflo Twin Engine w/transducers $1,000 ]]> For Sale gc7955 http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87855 WTB: Garmin Aera http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87854&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:01:02 GMT Let me know what you have. Let me know what you have. ]]> Requests to Buy mvant http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87854 Hangar available KPAO http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87853&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:43:51 GMT T-hangar available for sub-lease in Palo Alto. 42' wide. PM if interested. ]]> Other (trades, etc.) josulliv http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87853 Crosswing technique: how not to... http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87852&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:20:22 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxoacmb7zxY

Found this video on youtube. Being a newly-minted pilot I thought I'd post and see what you guys think. I think someone needs to go to NZ and teach these fellas x-wind technique. A comment that I thought rather appropriate:

Quote:
Wow. Light aircraft should be grounded in New Zealand except for Ercoupes (ni Scarecoupes). I love you Kiwi pilots, so I feel obliged to clue you in. There is this piece of formed sheet metal on the aft end of the fuselage called a "rudder". Surprisingly that thing is connected directly to those two pedals that you use for taxiing on the ground. It is actually an "in-flight" control for the axis called "yaw". Only 1 upwind left wing low w/left wheel touching first seen out of the lot. I care.
]]> Left Seat/Right Seat mtr75 http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87852 Spin story picked up by Air Fact http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87851&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:56:01 GMT I've related this story here, but Air Facts has picked it up as well. Take a look:

http://airfactsjournal.com/2013/06/i...-i-did-that-7/ ]]> Never Again wa6ilt http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87851 <![CDATA[Canada - "Your IFR is Valid.."]]> http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87850&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:38:14 GMT Spent the weekend in Canada, IFR both on the inbound and outbound legs, and I kept hearing the controllers use that term to other aircraft "Your IFR is Valid".

What does it mean? I was also on an IFR flight plan, but was never told my IFR was "valid". ]]> Canada Richard Harder http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87850 Wife told me to go fly (video) http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87849&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:11:12 GMT Wife told me that since it was such a nice night I ought to get some night flying time in. :) So I went out to the airport for a couple of night takeoffs and landings. http://youtu.be/8PNFUKUo2kk Wife told me that since it was such a nice night I ought to get some night flying time in. :) So I went out to the airport for a couple of night takeoffs and landings.
http://youtu.be/8PNFUKUo2kk ]]> I was Wondering rmlewisjr http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87849 GA aircraft purchase - do I want title insurance? http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87848&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:48:40 GMT Working on closing a deal. Escrow company is offering title insurance. My instinct tells me it's not needed on a GA aircraft. What do you think? $772.00 is what they want. Seems high to me. ]]> Ham http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=87848