N199RF · Pilot Reference Library

Master the airplane.

A complete reference library for the 1979 Cessna 182Q with full Garmin glass panel. Self-study materials, panel references, and flight playbooks for Chris and Brenda.

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The Airplane
N199RF
Aircraft
1979 Cessna 182Q
Engine
Continental O-470-U
Home base
1K1 Stearman Field
Panel
Full Garmin glass
Curriculum

The 60-day mastery course

Two-hour daily curriculum with progress tracking across devices.
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Main course
N199RF Mastery Course
60-day curriculum covering airframe, systems, avionics, V-speeds, checklists, flashcards, and milestone reviews. Sync your progress between Mac and iPad.
~120 hours of self-study Open →
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FAA written test prep
Private Pilot Knowledge
Subject review, flashcards, and practice questions covering all 14 FAA knowledge areas. Designed for 60-90 day test prep with weak-area targeting.
Review · Flashcards · Practice Open →
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Trainer reference
Cessna 150 (1966)
Quick-reference for V-speeds, basic specs, performance, and differences from your 182Q. For when you're flying the smaller airplane.
Specs · V-speeds · Differences Open →
Panel reference

The Garmin glass

Standalone deep-dives into each major component of the avionics stack.
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PFD
G3X Touch Primary Flight Display
Every element of the PFD — airspeed tape, attitude, altimeter, HSI, autopilot annunciators. Tap any element to learn what it does.
5 tabs · 5 scenarios Open →
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GPS / NAV / COM
GTN 750Xi Navigator
The touchscreen GPS, NAV, and COM. Direct-To, flight plans, procedures, nearest, charts, traffic, weather. Every feature with step-by-step usage.
5 tabs · 7 scenarios Open →
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Autopilot
GFC 500 Autopilot
The GMC 507 mode controller. Every button explained, real flight scenarios, and a quick-reference cheat sheet for in-flight use.
5 tabs · 7 scenarios Open →
Cheat sheets & playbooks

For the airplane

Pre-flight and in-flight references designed for quick reading on iPad or phone.
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Cross-country playbook
Flight 1 — Flint Hills
1K1 → KEQA El Dorado → 1K1. Phase-by-phase playbook with radio calls, role assignments, and decision points for Brenda PIC and Chris right-seat.
10 phases · ~70 NM Open →