I was once an active “airport bum,” hanging around the home ‘drome in much of my spare time. Then things got busy, the complexion of the airport changed and, well, I miss those days.
Hangar Flying
I was once an active airport bum, hanging around the home drome in much of my spare time. Then things got busy, the complexion of the airport changed and, well, I miss those days.
Key Takeaways:
- The author expresses nostalgia for informal "hangar flying" sessions, emphasizing their value for pilots' social interaction, knowledge sharing, and learning.
- The article details a complex research effort by two contributors to resolve the magazine's contradictory advice on instructor requirements for simulator-based instrument currency.
- This collaborative "electronic hangar flying" process, despite initial challenges and conflicting information, ultimately led to a definitive answer (to be published next month) and proved to be a highly rewarding experience.
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