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Suddenly afraid of training

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I have the plan to get my license. I’ve actually been interested in aviation all my life and now it fits. I could afford it without having to make any sacrifices elsewhere.

I was motivated and then almost canceled before the first training flight. But it was good, I’m sort of talented (as the instructor said) and I had fun, so I got everything in place to start my training. The theory learning works, I got a headset and everything was settled to start with the flying lessons.

Shortly before scheduling the first lesson, I started to have doubts and I told myself that I take a break to get my head clear. It suddenly seemed very dangerous and I thought about whether I really wanted to invest the money or the time and what will I do after I got my license. This is my usual reaction to fear. I no longer think clearly and look for reasons why something is not as good as it is.
I actually know why I want to do it. I’m interested in everything with an engine, want to get an IR and I want to see Europe in a different way. But there are really two fronts fighting each other inside me right now.

Did any of you also have such thoughts during your training or did you get through it without any doubts?

Piston aviation engine oil analysis in the EU

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Looking for piston aviation engine oil analysis
for our dear old Cont O-200A / no oil filter, just screen.

Can someone recommend please,
quick and relevant Lab with fair prices,
within EU member states.

FAR 61.75 piggyback license

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This is really is linked to my possible aircraft purchase and eventual aircraft registration. It would appear that an ‘N’ reg. would be better in terms of maintenance flexibility, but then I would need an FAA licence based on FAR 61.75. I’ve just read that for an IR to be included via 61.75 I will need to sit the FAA IR exam. With 3 months of EASA study still fresh in my mind, this fills me with dread. Has anyone done this test or gone this route? How easy / difficult is it and how much study is required to get back up to speed?

European PIREPs ?

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Just come across this

The page shows some data from the USA but nothing from Europe.

It appears to require an IOS app to submit the report.

Insurance companies, premiums, exclusions, etc

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I’ve been with a couple of insurers over the last 3-4 years and noticing (as with car and household insurances), that the list of things ‘not included’ is rising, i.e. fewer risks covered – but for seemingly the same premiums . . .

Am I alone in noticing this?

What have you done with, or on your aircraft, this weekend? (27-28 April 2024)

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As we have discussed in other threads, flying is not only a selfish satisfaction, but can also be socially fulfilling…

I usually avoid flying locally on WE since a nice day will draw hordes of… WE flyers, and the skies quickly become quite crowded.
Anyway, today’s general assembly day of our EAS, the weather’s good so quite a few will be flying in, and I’m looking forward being reunited with some good friends I haven’t seen since… last year’s GA 😆

Misc. electronic conspicuity boxes: Garrecht / Air Avionics / TRX-1500A / Air Connect / PAW / PilotAware / LXnav / PowerMouse / FlarmMouse / Flarm / Uavionix / SkyEcho / SafeSky

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Garrecht / Air Avionics

I will be looking at installing some kind of traffic warning system in my plane in the not too distant future.

Does anybody have any experience with or opinion on this unit by Garrecht which also includes a Flarm transceiver (sailplanes are plentiful where I usually fly)?

http://www.garrecht.com/index.php/en/ads-b/trx-1500

LED replacement bulbs now on CS-STAN issue 4 (and which LED bulbs to choose?)

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I don’t know whether this is around here already.

CS-STAN issue 4 is out and in force:

EASA

And in particular CS-SC031c has changed in that now LED replacement bulbs for landing and taxi lights can be installed and released by pilot-owner.

The bulbs don’t need no certification. Just a CE mark and that’s it.

This is not (yet) the case regarding recognition lights or strobes.

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I found it on the Swedish briefing site as well. Three current reports, all at FL300+

Pilot
Just wanted to weigh in on the Europe vs USA flying difference. I have both PPL and IR under FAA and EASA and fly an N-Reg in Europe. I like to make life complex… ;)

However, I really disagree that…

Pilot

Great pictures!
I am hopefully going in a couple of weeks … although now with some trepidation re. the C&I situation given your reports!

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So what is a non smooth landing?

How hard is too hard?

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Fully agree with @Udo_r that great looking planes fly well too ;)

Someone at Diamond told me the thin tail is actually a disadvantage aerodynamically, but overall there were other compromises so i…

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Well, that last picture will compete for top rank of the most disgusting things I’ve ever seen in my life, period.

And you guys wanna insert this thing in your mouth? … 😶

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While certification means almost nothing in these products (except a much higher price) one thing I would suspect on the cheap ones is RF interference. All LED lamps contain a switch-mode power sup…
Pilot
@LeSving F-PVGC is an MCR01 kit build.

But I agree it looks good.