John Collins

Undoubtedly the Solar Storm. LPV, LP, and WAAS vertical guidance was wiped out for the entire US CONUS, Canada, and Alaska for about 8...

I have seen that occur when VLOC is set on the GPS, but the CDI/PFD is set to GPS.

Not exactly, but it did take quite some time however from when the idea was first submitted to the FAA by the NBAA back in 2011. It...

Number 2. It is extremely rare that a GPS shares the antenna between two systems. I don't think any of the popular Garmin or Avidyne...

Not the 180 power off landing demonstration, but illustrates the difference between some of the smaller aircraft vs the Bonanza...

I am a Bonanza owner of 45 years and specialize instructing in the type. They are very good gliders in the clean configuration, better...

A Bonanza A36 can't make the runway from a normal pattern, especially with gear and flaps down. If gear is extended abeam the numbers...

Actually, it has bearings and they move with changes in the local magnetic variation over time, so using the magnetic bearing from 20...

Mode S Transponders and ADS-B Out systems provide for the ability to configure a call sign. Most accomplish this using the ICAO Aircraft...

You need to comply with JO 7610.12A which deals with the assignment and authorization of call signs:

"Push the button" suggests someone who only knows how to use Direct-to. I find that many pilots don't have a workable understanding of...

Do you mean like the GFC 500 caused...

Many fatal accidents have been caused by runaway trim.

I have the exact opposite opinion. I have a manual electric trim on my Stec autopilot because I don't want to have a trim system that...

During the period before the ACS is required on 5/31/2024, the FAA has put out guidance that in essence allows the pilot to be tested to...