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- IntroLast Updated in July, 2024 by Patrick | Published: 2024 Hello, my name is Patrick. In case you are familiar with piston aircraft engines, “lean hard” should make it easy for you to spell my last name 😀. Welcome aboard my website. I’m a pilot and flight instructor based in Austria. Aviation has been my profession since 2006. Apart from …
- EASA CAMO & CAOLast Updated in May, 2024 by Patrick | Published: 2024 What is a CAMO or CAO, (why) do I need one and how much does it cost? EASA CAMO CAO What is a CAMO or CAO, (why) do I need one and how much does it cost? A CAMO or CAO is an organization licensed by the NAA and contracted …
- EASA BIR Basic Instrument Rating
The short summary of the BIR is that for the theory exams, you’ll be memorizing only around 1400 questions instead of over 4000 (CB IR). A major improvement. For the practical part, there are no minimum flight hour requirements. - FAA STC on EASA aircraft
Last Updated in October, 2022 by Patrick | Published: 2022 Are you an EU aircraft owner and would like to apply for validation of an FAA STC to be installed on your EASA aircraft? Application for EASA validation of FAA Supplemental Type Certificates classified as Basic and limited to one serial number As one of the effects of the BASA … - EASA Part ML (& Owner Pilot) Maintenance
Last Updated in June, 2024 by Patrick | Published: 2020 Read more about new possibilities in light aircraft maintenance for owner pilots with EASA Part-ML (Owner Pilot Maintenance, Self Declared Aircraft Maintenance Program [AMP] etc.. Since March 2020, EASA Part-ML is in effect. The rules governing the maintenance of light airplanes are set into (supranational immediately binding EU law) and … - Portoroz & Venice in a tricked out Cessna 172
Ever wondered what a trip in a Cessna 172 with family to Portoroz and Venice looks like? Here we go. - EASA CB IR Instrument Rating Course
Last Updated in June, 2024 by Patrick | Published: 2020 A flexible and pragmatic approach to a full ICAO IFR rating in Europe Update: Read here about the new EASA BIR (BASIC Instrument Rating) Since writing this article, the new EASA BIR (Basic Instrument Rating) became available, and I highly recommend it as the best path towards an instrument rating …