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• I've been tempted for many years to get a tailwheel endorsement. How many hours does it typically take?
       Generally, tailwheel endorsements require 7 to 10 hours to complete. You will find some offerings as low as 4 or 5 hours. Those crash-courses ...
• I like the design of your checklists. Is this template available online so I can customize my checklists?
  Paragon's checklists are the result of a 35-year evolution. Each is customized for a specific aircraft's equipment and task flow. No template is available for ...
• Interpret CFR 91.130 regarding Airport Communications
  Please see the attached excellent article by John S. Yodice from AOPA Pilot, March 2010 page 36.     ...
• Is TSA necessary? Or legal?
   Has TSA outlived its usefulness?   According to William Garvey, after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, "the attack marked the beginning of a series of surrenders of our ...
• Is it proper to question my CFI?
  Flight instructors may be the experts contracted to educate pilots. But students share in flight-training responsibilities, too.   See the great article by Dan Namowitz attached ...
• Is "integrated instruction" a practical method?
  "Integrated instruction should be history." So writes Ralph Butcher in this attached article from Flight Training magazine. He also advises, "Don't fly with an instructor ...
• IFR departures
  When departing an airport on an IFR clearance, must a pilot comply with an IFR departure procedure established for that airport?   The answer is not as ...
• If an IFR approach procedure has only circle-to-land minima that are limited to category A, B and C aircraft, is it legal for a Category D airplane to fly the procedure, provided the approach is made straight-in?
  No.   See the great article by Steven Bergner attached at the end of this FAQ for more information on this subject.   From: "Circling Minima and Straight-in Landings" by ...
• I'll be back for more...
    Hi Tom!I really appreciate being able to give you my business!  [Flying with you] was abig unexpected surprise.  I'm going to try to be back ...
• I really learned a lot...
    Hi Tom;Looking forward to flying with you again, I really learned a lot from youlast year. Cordially; Michael F.Winston-Salem, North Carolina ...
• I had fun learning...
    I had fun on the flight, and learned from it.  I appreciate your CFI experience. Brian K.Portland, Oregon ...
• It was a pleasure...
    Hi Tom! The test flight [of the Skylane you delivered] was great, and I felt comfortable with you ready to snatch the controls!! ;) That 182 is ...
• I am interested in purchasing a Micco aircraft...
    Question: I'm thinking of buying a Micco 26 -- not many out there -- and would like to know your impression of their flying characteristics and ...