22Mar 2019 by ipadpilot_1uduep No Comments
The Often Dreaded Go, No-Go Decision!

The Often Dreaded Go, No-Go Decision!

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It cam be super hard to make the call! Sometimes we get it right and we breathe a sigh of relief. Sometimes we get it wrong and we're stuck on a long drive to Florida. In either case deciding to make a flight or not is based on your currency, proficiency, and the prevailing conditions. In this short video I discuss my thoughts about this topic. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W55U37SHdTU[/embedyt]
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10Feb 2019 by ipadpilot_1uduep No Comments
A Tour of My Simulator

A Tour of My Simulator

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I get asked about my simulator all the time. In this video I give a brief overview of all the parts and pieces as well as some home flight simulator history. Here are some of the components and software that I use and love. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d5cY8BaYII[/embedyt] X-plane Flight Simulator Software (awesome!) ForeFlight (Integrates NICELY with Xplane - Must Have!!) Desktop Aviator (Electrical panel, flaps and landing gear) XP-Reality (GTN650/750 and GNS430/530 Garmin Navigator Simulations) X-Force Flight PCs GoFlight (Autopilot Module) - Recently changed owners, rumors of limited product availability AirManager (Used to display primary flight instruments on the center touch screen) Carenado Piper Saratoga II (Current Go To airplane. Mimics my RL airplane very nicely!) Rudder pedals
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15Jan 2019 by ipadpilot_1uduep 3 Comments
Flying Radials with ForeFlight and Garmin’s GTN750

Flying Radials with ForeFlight and Garmin’s GTN750

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I've been caught a few times by surprise with IFR clearances that have me heading initially to a VOR on a certain radial. I've developed a toolkit involving ForeFlight and a Garmin navigator to help with the situational awareness. Please take a few minutes and watch this video to see how I do it. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEExB73sB8k[/embedyt]  
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03Aug 2018 by ipadpilot_1uduep No Comments

Going to an Unfamiliar Airport? No sweat! Prepare with XPlane and ForeFlight!

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The Pickle! You're headed to a new airport, maybe it's in class C or heck, even class B airspace. You're not sure what to do or where to go. The WORST place to figure all that out is on the ground when you arrive. If You Ain't Cheatin' You Ain't Trying! You need to pull out all the guns on this one! Be prepared and fly into a new airport with all the confidence of a 757 Captain. Please watch this video and see how I prepare for my big flight! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR5DppDT1mw[/embedyt]
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