Hi, what has replaced the PPL confuser (or what question banks do people use)?

I’ve had a long break from flying so want to revise theory before reviving my PPL

Cheers

I'm working on checkride prep for my PPL. I'm doing it to fly into small (non-towered airports) where its difficult to fly-in commercially. How do you all deal with car rentals when you get there?

Hi,

I am gathering data from pilots on how general aviation pilots avoid mid-air collision for my MSc thesis. I have gathered lots of data from accident reports but I need to hear experiences from the GA community.

The survey is anonymous, takes around 10 – 15 minutes to complete, and is open to ALL GA pilots.

https://cranfielduniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0fkn4kqRvQkOzUq

I am a 200 hour instrument student and full time A&P. I did all my PPL training and fun flying down at AVQ. All my training was done in a Cessna 172 and 177. Now, I’m living up in the Phoenix area flying out of FFZ. I currently rent from SWAZ flying PA28s. I did get 18 hours in the Arrow before the insurance wasn’t good enough for their sub par arrow.

I am reaching out looking for some feedback on flying clubs, sub $200/hour aircraft rates and SAFE aircraft.

I live right next to CHD but open to FFZ or IWA. Pegasus or stellar would be cool and Scottsdale is a touch far for me.

I am okay flying Piper or Cessna and open to a cheap Diamond or Cirrus. A club with a complex or high performance aircraft would also be great to have access to.

I’ve heard about Phoenix Area Flying Club but I don’t really know the full details. I do not know anyone in the club.

The SWAZ aircraft lowkey scare me as an A&P. I’m sure they might be airworthy on paper but these aircraft are not well taken care of. 4802J has a fuel smell when you switch to right tank. The struts are not equally charged. 5088S has no trim indicator and on my post flight I found oil on the horizontal stab and engine cowling. 32544 engine sputters when you’re at an approach RPM setting and the seat adjustments did not work.

I know these trainer aircraft and flown regularly and they’re cheap trainers for a reason but damn does it feel like I’m risking it all stepping into some of these aircraft.

I have flown with SimpliFly, I don’t recall any major issues with them but that was back in 2022 and I think prices were changing so I left. I have flown NightFox 698FL but I was shocked when I got a 20 page rule book after the checkout. red rock did one of my flight reviews but then the CFI ghosted me.

PaintedRock I had a great experience flying their Cirrus SR20 28PF but it is just a little too much $$ for me.

I’ve rented out of CHD once and wasn’t impressed. Just a VFR 172. From what I’ve seen online there is nothing good out there other than possibly Cloud Busters flying club.

I’d love to fly a dual G5s 430/530 or 650/750 GPS, autopilot is a plus with an aircraft that runs good, no vibrations, no sloppy yoke, a panel that is not falling apart, a comfortable cockpit where I can reach the trim or have electric and a nice paint job always looks good.

For those of you who own their own aircraft, how do you deal with estate planning?

I have a living trust set up already, but according to the FAA I will have to submit the whole trust document and that it will be public record. I see other strategies like a blind trust, or an LLC owned by the living trust, but those seem like overkill for a non-complex piston single.

My goal is simply to avoid probate and any ownership/title/reg issues with the FAA in the future. Is registering a personal aircraft with a living trust a standard way to do it or am I being paranoid about the trust documents being public record? How does you guys have have things set up?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

Does anyone need an Oshkosh ticket?

I have weekly member and a general admission parking ticket willing to resell it.

Title

Got a great new aviation app you want to share? Help testing? Spreading the word?

Do it here.

This automated post happens every two weeks.

Title

I wasnt sure if this was a thing or not, but I called KBTR tower and asked if they did tours for student pilots. The guy that answered said "yes!". That it was commonplace pre-covid and they found it very helpful to get feedback from pilots on their performance, and to put student pilots mind at ease to know that theyre just regular people on the other end of that radio. They encouraged the use of letting them know that Im a student pilot when calling in, and that the only time anything is very important is when they say "immediately", meaning theyre trying to avoid a collision. I got a tour of the radar room downstairs and the tower up top and they went through the whole process of communication with me. Overall I feel much more at ease now when talking to a larger airport.

I’ve been waiting a while for this!

I have a C182L with Skyview and Dynon autopilot, right now coupled to a GNC355 and a GNS430W for IFR. With the 430’s days numbered I was dreading the future upgrade cost to a 650/750, or the loss of redundancy if I choose to forego a replacement.

Dynon’s IFR solution is a module only (no panel space required) with what I’m sure will be a lower price tag than Garmin/Avidyne. I would imagine it will also save in subscription costs as well.

Exciting news and truly awesome for anyone looking to do a panel upgrade without breaking the bank.

Hi everyone,

I'm Peter Clark. I work in aviation public relations, and one of my clients is Airhart. I wanted to be transparent about that up front.

I also know how expensive Oshkosh week can get, so I thought it would be helpful to share a full schedule of free aviation events happening throughout AirVenture. Whether you're a student pilot, longtime aircraft owner, aviation professional, bringing your family, or just love airplanes, there are some great speakers and activities planned.

Everything below is free to attend. Registration is needed if you'd like reminders and updates.

Main schedule (and to reserve time on the Airhart flight simulator):
https://airhartairventureoshkosh26.eventbrite.com

Monday, July 20

✈️ Flight Planning: Cross-Country and Farther

1:00 PM

Legendary aviator Linda Sollars shares practical techniques for planning long-distance flights, drawing on decades of international flying experience—including her journey from South Africa to Oshkosh.

Topics include:

• Flight planning
• Fuel management
• Weather strategy
• Aircraft preparation
• Survival equipment
• Aeronautical decision making

Register:
https://AirhartLindaSollarsLongDistanceFlyingSeminar.eventbrite.com

Tuesday, July 21

Meet Hayley Herberg (Fly With Hayley)

12:00 PM

Meet one of general aviation's fastest-growing creators. CFI and ferry pilot Hayley Herberg will discuss her aviation journey, flying adventures, career advice, and building a community that inspires hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts.

Register:
https://MeetHayleyHerbergatAirVenture2026.eventbrite.com

MOSAIC from an Insider

2:00 PM

Linda Sollars explains the FAA's MOSAIC initiative and what these regulatory changes could mean for pilots, aircraft owners, manufacturers, and the future of recreational aviation.

Register:
https://AirhartLindaSollarsMOSAICSeminar.eventbrite.com

Wednesday, July 22

Aircraft Financing: Learn from an Industry Insider

1:00 PM

Thinking about buying an airplane or upgrading your avionics?

Trippe Thurston, President of FLYING Finance, will cover:

• Aircraft loans
• Financing options
• Budgeting
• Lender expectations
• Avionics financing
• Ownership costs

Register:
https://AirhartFlyingFinanceSeminarinar.eventbrite.com

Thursday, July 23

Meet Former F-16 Fighter Pilot David Valaer

1:00 PM

David Valaer shares lessons from military aviation, leadership under pressure, aerospace innovation, and how fighter pilot decision-making applies to business and sustainable aviation.

Register:
https://AirhartMeetFormerFighterPilotDavidValaer.eventbrite.com

Friday, July 24

Kids Paper Airplane Building & Flying Contest

10:00 AM

A family-friendly event presented by AviNation where kids build, decorate, and fly paper airplanes while learning basic principles of flight. Great for young aviation fans.

Register:
https://KidsPaperPlaneMakingAirVenture.eventbrite.com

Airhart TGIF Happy Hour

4:00 PM

Wrap up the week by meeting fellow pilots, aviation professionals, exhibitors, and aviation enthusiasts. A relaxed chance to make new friends, swap flying stories, and celebrate another Oshkosh.

Register:
https://AirhartTGIFFridayHappyHour.eventbrite.com

Saturday, July 25

Meet Kate Broug

10:30 AM

Pilot, explorer, journalist, documentary filmmaker, and aviation storyteller Kate Broug shares stories from flying adventures around the world and the experiences behind her aviation films and reporting.

Register:
https://airhartmeetkatebroug.eventbrite.com

Throughout AirVenture

📍 Airhart Festival Tent
Booth 439
July 20–25

In addition to the scheduled events, you can also stop by and try the Airhart flight simulator throughout the week.

All events are free, and everyone is welcome.

If you're already planning to wander the exhibit grounds, hopefully this gives you a few more reasons to stop by. Feel free to ask any questions below, and if you're attending, I'd love to say hello during the week.

Hola. New sport pilot with a few questions. First concerning mountain flying. With that in mind, know I live in Appalachia, so it’s smaller mountains compared to like the Rockies for example. About 5500 MSL at the highest or 3000 AGL. So I know when flying across a ridge, you are supposed to fly at a 45 degree angle. How does that work if the mountains are kinda random for lack of a better word and there aren’t defined long ridges, just peaks? There’s really no way to fly at an angle like that. If you are high enough is that less necessary since turbulence from the mountains is reduced? Also, what do yall consider the limit of flying in a valley? Like if you are flying into it sight see around 1000ft AGL, but there is a mountain to the side at near the same elevation you are at what distance would you want to be away from that mountain? Is it even safe to do that? Also, what’s the standard separation distance/procedure from other aircraft? I know the right of way rules, but what is the recommend distance of separation to maintain and how would you determine that?

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out to see if anyone might be available to help with a paid avionics job in Newnan, GA.

My husband is currently working on an avionics project for a friend, but we’ve recently run into some personal circumstances that require him to be home with me more than he’d planned. Because of that, he hasn’t been able to make the progress he wants on the aircraft. He doesn’t want to leave the owner hanging, so I wanted to see if someone experienced might be willing to help finish the job.

The aircraft is located in a hangar in Newnan, GA. If you’re qualified and interested, I’d be happy to connect you directly with my husband so he can explain the work, answer any questions. I am willing to pay for this to ease his mind and help the friend and be able to have him at home helping me with some stuff Im dealing with.

He doesn’t know I’m making this post, I just hate seeing him feel pulled in two directions and wanted to see if there was anyone in the aviation community willing to lend a hand.

If you or someone you know may be interested, please let me know. I’d really appreciate it. Thank you. Or any advice or someone you can refer me to works as well. It’s a PA28

Hi everyone! I'm Peter Clark (u/PeterClarkAviation), the founder and moderator of r/OshkoshAirVenture2026 .

I created this community to bring together pilots, builders, aviation enthusiasts, photographers, volunteers, exhibitors, families, and first-time visitors who are excited about EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026—the world's greatest aviation celebration.

Whether you've attended for decades or this is your very first trip to Oshkosh, you're welcome here.

What You'll Find Here

This subreddit is for everything related to AirVenture 2026, including:

• AirVenture planning tips and first-timer advice
• Camping, RV, lodging, and transportation information
• Daily schedules and "can't miss" events
• Aircraft photos and videos
• Warbirds, homebuilts, military aircraft, vintage aviation, and ultralights
• New aircraft and product announcements
• Exhibitor news
• Meetups and social events
• Arrival and departure experiences
• Family activities
• Airshow highlights
• Questions, recommendations, and helpful advice

If it's about Oshkosh, it belongs here.

Community Values

Let's make this the most helpful and welcoming AirVenture community on Reddit.

Be respectful.
Be helpful.
Share your knowledge.
Ask questions.
Celebrate aviation.

Everyone is welcome—from student pilots and aviation dreamers to airline captains, mechanics, engineers, designers, builders, and lifelong aviation fans.

A Quick Disclosure

In the interest of transparency, I work professionally in aviation public relations and marketing, representing companies and organizations across the aviation industry.

This subreddit is not affiliated with EAA or any exhibitor, sponsor, or aviation company.

From time to time I may share news, events, or activities involving organizations I work with. Whenever I do, I'll clearly disclose that relationship. My goal is to build an independent community that covers all of AirVenture, not just the organizations I'm involved with.

Everyone—from EAA and aircraft manufacturers to exhibitors, media, creators, and attendees—is welcome to participate as long as they follow the community rules.

How to Get Started

✈️ Introduce yourself in the comments.

📍 Tell us where you're traveling from.

🎯 What's the one thing you're most excited to see at AirVenture 2026?

📸 Share a favorite Oshkosh memory or photo.

❓ Ask a question—someone here will probably have the answer.

And if you know another aviation enthusiast who would enjoy this community, invite them to join us.

Interested in Helping?

As the community grows, I'll be looking for additional moderators from different parts of the aviation community to help keep discussions friendly, informative, and fun. If that sounds like something you'd enjoy, send me a message.

Thanks for joining us at the very beginning. Together, let's build the best Reddit community for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.

Blue skies, and see you in Oshkosh!

— Peter Clark

Anyone doing tailwheel instruction in south central PA?

Do these part 141 schools make money? How bad is the flying school business when it comes to ROI !! How much does it cost and how hard it is to get 141 certificate if we buy part 61 school?

Note: with all due respect please respond only if you have knowledge on this business. Thanks in advance.

Hi, has anyone done the discovery flight in Monterey? I’m thinking of booking that for my husband’s birthday. But not sure what their reputation is or how safe their procedures are. TIA

Hello community!

My first post on reddit :)

I'm 46, originally from Russia, currently living in Montenegro, and traveling in the US for the second time (the first one was 20 years ago).

I'm an aviation enthusiast and one of the developers working on airplanes for MSFS - that's my main job.

I'm currently in Seattle and already have accommodation booked in Oshkosh starting July 10 (dates are flexible).

One of my childhood dreams is to get to Oshkosh by air - as a passenger, of course, since I don't have a PPL.

Does this sound too crazy, or is it actually something people do?

I do have a small concern about how my vestibular system handles small aircraft (airliners are completely fine for me, including turbulence), so I'd actually be happy to do a short local test flight around Seattle first.

If anyone is flying there and happens to have an empty seat, I'd be happy to share the flight costs.

Also, if you think there's a better place to ask or someone I should reach out to, I'd really appreciate any pointers.

Thanks!

Got a great new aviation app you want to share? Help testing? Spreading the word?

Do it here.

This automated post happens every two weeks.

Unfortunately, I’ve lost a few family members and close friends in general aviation accidents. This has led me to think hard about the inherent risks of flying small airplanes. Over time, I’ve come to the conclusion that no matter how much they’re missed, I wouldn’t want them to have flown any less. Each of them lived a life centered around aviation, and removing that from them would’ve taken too much of who they were.

Today, I’m a captain with a corporate outfit I plan to stay at. I’m at the point where I can afford general aviation as a hobby. My plan is to fly 25-30 hours a year with a local flying club before committing to aircraft ownership.

I wish I were equally interested in stamp collection or basket weaving, but the hours I’ve spent on barnstormers says otherwise. My question: is how do other pilots justify the risk of flying GA as a hobby? Especially when your family relies on you flying professionally?