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by waynemcc999
Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: Flying from the Mid-Atlantic to the PNW, California, and back again
Replies: 43
Views: 13651

Re: Flying from the Mid-Atlantic to the PNW, California, and back again

Matt, kudos to you for planning an awesome trip! I agree with all the above comments. Some random thoughts/suggestions: -- Rapid City ND (KRAP) is a surprisingly hip town (redone downtown with breweries/eateries, etc) -- McCall ID (KMYL) is a nice area (mountain lake ala a small Lake Tahoe) -- I'd p...
by waynemcc999
Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: FlyingDocs to Bahía Tortugas - Part 2: Clinic & Return Stateside
Replies: 7
Views: 2104

Re: FlyingDocs to Bahía Tortugas - Part 2: Clinic & Return Stateside

Thank you for all your videos. They played a role in my decision to train in my own DA40. Appreciate your professional overlays, clear radio, and commentary. Really inspiring! Charles, wow, you're inspiring me! Very happy that the videos are enjoyed and useful. Thanks for watching and returning the...
by waynemcc999
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Diamond Pilots Association website launched
Replies: 4
Views: 4535

Re: Diamond Pilots Association website launched

Somehow I missed the posting from Chris on the "Early Access Pass". Ooops.
Wayne
by waynemcc999
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: N611VG crash in Virginia
Replies: 15
Views: 1797

Re: N611VG crash in Virginia

Per FlightAware here was the cleared route that would have been picked up at the departure location and almost certainly programmed into the FMS: 0A9 PSK GVE SIE BRIGS Q439 SARDI CCC KISP The penultimate waypoint (CCC) and destination (KISP) create a course of 253 degrees. Project this to CCC KISP ...
by waynemcc999
Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: GP capture failure
Replies: 17
Views: 1235

Re: GP capture failure

Russ, indeed we are in agreement... the Autopilot above the GS/GP in ALT mode will, well, hold that altitude. The pilot needs to get a descent underway (manually or by VS on the Autopilot) that's steeper than the GS/GP and then the Autopilot will indeed capture the GS/GP from above. Now I feel bette...
by waynemcc999
Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: FlyingDocs to Bahía Tortugas - Part 2: Clinic & Return Stateside
Replies: 7
Views: 2104

Re: FlyingDocs to Bahía Tortugas - Part 2: Clinic & Return Stateside

Peter, I appreciate your kind words and encouragement,
Wayne
by waynemcc999
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: GP capture failure
Replies: 17
Views: 1235

Re: GP capture failure

That's by design on (almost?) all avionics to keep you alive. Same behavior for an ILS approach as well. It will only capture GS if LOC is active. Once you're locked in the final approach course, gently capture it from above. Don't just increase your VS. Slow down to increase your flight path ANGLE...
by waynemcc999
Fri Jun 02, 2023 1:01 am
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: FlyingDocs to Bahía Tortugas - Part 2: Clinic & Return Stateside
Replies: 7
Views: 2104

Re: FlyingDocs to Bahía Tortugas - Part 2: Clinic & Return Stateside

gyro3816 wrote: Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:29 am Truly an excellent cause and a professional video production. Very very good work. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.
Adam, thanks for the kind words... and thanks for watching!
Wayne
by waynemcc999
Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:59 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: FlyingDocs to Bahía Tortugas - Part 2: Clinic & Return Stateside
Replies: 7
Views: 2104

FlyingDocs to Bahía Tortugas - Part 2: Clinic & Return Stateside


We review our very successful clinic, and then take to the skies for the return stateside. Will we find fuel in San Felipe? Do the forecast thunderstorms materialize? Welcome aboard! Wayne, GeezerGeek Pilot
by waynemcc999
Sat May 27, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: FlyingDocs to Bahía Tortugas (Part 1)
Replies: 2
Views: 1446

Re: FlyingDocs to Bahía Tortugas (Part 1)

Jericho wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 6:46 am Always enjoy your videos Wayne...Thanks
Rod, very glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching!
Wayne