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by theskunk
Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Pilots
Topic: Real World Sport Pilot class B/C/D sign off?
Replies: 7
Views: 4542

Re: Real World Sport Pilot class B/C/D sign off?

Ryan -- First off a quick thanks for all of the information. I've not managed to try a full IFR flight yet, but I've used what you posted and done the following: Non-towered to ksmo - announced 10nm out w/ aircraft type (was told i was being too specific on a/c type), alt, intentions, w/ weather. di...
by theskunk
Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: Flight Simulators and PE clients
Topic: PE misses Cessna 162 Skycatcher
Replies: 17
Views: 13465

Re: PE misses Cessna 162 Skycatcher

Thought I'd throw this out there: http://www.icao.int/publications/DOC8643/Pages/Search.aspx I searched and the type shows up as C162 -- I've had success with simply stating my aircraft type to the clearance/ground/tower when I check in for my initial assignment. I'm flying a Tecnam p92 Eaglet or Te...
by theskunk
Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: Pilots
Topic: Real World Sport Pilot class B/C/D sign off?
Replies: 7
Views: 4542

Re: Real World Sport Pilot class B/C/D sign off?

Keith, I did the V-01 last night, and was planning to do the V-02 tonight, but it seems that I'm having sound difficulties with FSX (going to go do it on x-Plane shortly). Everything you've said makes perfect sense -- Initial thanks to Ryan (and anybody else that has had to say 'what the heck is a t...
by theskunk
Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: Pilots
Topic: Real World Sport Pilot class B/C/D sign off?
Replies: 7
Views: 4542

Real World Sport Pilot class B/C/D sign off?

Hi guys, I'm hoping to use PE for some introductory experience on these classes of airports -- I've already been fling into and out of KSMO in x-plane and got a good feel for entering/leaving the airspace, departing with and without ATC flight following, etc. Are there any other scenarios i might ru...