Recent content by n5ac

Thanks for your posting. I am in this situation and my temporary certificate expires on 1/27, but the instructions in the FAA PDF state: If the information from the website matches your current Temporary Airman Certificate that is about to expire, your application has been processed by the FAA...

I put fresh batteries “face up” (connectors to the top) and spent batteries “face down.” Of course you know if you try to use the wrong one, but this lets me know when I get home which need to be charged etc. Also, before LiPo batteries I used to charge right when I got home (other types of...

I was at Haleakalā National Park yesterday and they had a funny sign which I did not take a picture of — it essentially said that all rules are in effect even though some services are not available. They had the restrooms open and there was a Ranger patrolling the park, but all the gift...

Pic of “corrosion” looks fine. Looks like it just missed conformal coat. The part looks to be either a polymer capacitor or a Schottky diode. Not familiar with the markings. I would take some measurements and determine what the part is. Also any mfg markings (which I don’t see on top)...

I purchased this one from B&H and am very pleased with it: Nanuk915 Waterproof Hard Case with Insert for DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo (Black)

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I got a 90% a little over a week ago. Used King Schools. Took me probably 6-8 hours going through the material over two days (sat,sun) and took the test the following Tuesday. King Schools

I used King schools — bought class on Saturday, finished Sunday took test on a Tuesday and got a 90%. I’m an engineer and read/absorb material as a normal part of what I do, but I thought it was relatively easy. King’s website and tools are not as fancy as some other schools, but they’ve been...

As a frequent visitor to the NPS and a regular annual pass holder, I’m generally not in favor of drones in the parks. One year we went to Yellowstone there was an Eagle not too far from the West Entrance to the park. The rangers were working hard to ensure traffic did not stop too close nor...

You should check your owner's guide for your drone. My Mavic Air manual discusses the hazards of LiPo batteries and that they should be drained to 30% or below for airline travel. The manual also says the batteries will drain themselves if they are not used for 10 days -- in other words, the...