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– Patrick
Articles
- 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 …
- EASA CAMO & CAOLast Updated in November, 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 …
- 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 … - 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 … - 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 …