I wish to pursue my CPL course from Australia. I want to know if Basair is a good option. How are the instructors over there and what are the aircraft used. I am from India. Also, if there are any ex students of Basair who are currently employed in any airline industry, please let me know....

Hi guys, first of all: Happy Newyear! I have a quick question on the Garmin GPSmap 496 (,which I bought about a month ago). Is there a way to simulate a route? I know it works in automotive mode but (if it's there) I could not find it in aviation mode :-( I thought, as a student pilot, it...

Hi guys, first of all: Happy Newyear! I have a quick question on the Garmin GPSmap 496 (,which I bought about a month ago). Is there a way to simulate a route? I know it works in automotive mode but (if it's there) I could not find it in aviation mode :-( I thought, as a student pilot, it...

If the airplane is damaged, out of annual and repairs adequate to get a ferry permit are not possible at the location, trucking is likely easier than flying in a crew and tools to some remote lake. I didn't say VFR, I know full well what the VFR and IFR minimums are. The OP was talking...

Check out this report: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20061228X01851&key=1 Sounds like he came just as close as possible! Happy Flying! Scott Skylane

My gal, Black, is on a runway in Minot, ND (next in line) waiting for her NWA DC9-30 to take off. They have great weather in Minot today, after getting pounded by snow for three straight days. In the Twin Cities, we've got no snow left due to weeks of mild winter temps and heavy rains all day...

This is a companion posting to the one entitled Head Scratcher. When I do an aircraft checkout, I will only fly them during the daylight. I don't want to be fumbling around in the dark in an unfamiliar aircraft trying to find the right thing-a-ma-jig to throw, pull or twist. Once I am...

The span of two floats is probably wider than the legal road width in most states. "Peter Duniho" wrote in message ... | "Tater" wrote in message |

open iTunes (Windows or Mac) select iTunes Store selecte Podcasts select Games and Hobbies select Aviation select University of North Dakota AeroCast these are video podcasts there are currently 14 podcasts available

My voting decision was influenced in large part on which candidates supported GA. I called each candidate's office and asked for their views on GA and ATC privatization. I was wondering what people think about how GA will be affected by the new government, on things like ATC privatization, user...

I was speaking with an FBO owner today about the trials and tribulations of customer service. We commiserated over how you just can't win, sometimes. He told me that he tries to keep his rental fleet pristine, but has seen some pretty funny "squawks" on the clipboard over the years. The best one...

This from AvWeb: ************************************************************************************************************* GARMIN OPENS FIRST RETAIL STORE Pilots may forget that aviation is just one segment of Garmin International's business-but the company is extending its presence in the...

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We're visiting friends who live in downtown Chicago next weekend and I'm considering a few airports for our visit. Aside from lamenting about the murder of Meigs (which would have been perfect, of course) or suggesting a boycott, can anyone offer suggestions as to the best field and FBO for the...

How do a 61-year old retired airline pilot and a flight instructor with 40 years of experience crash and die? This happened two days ago in Central Ohio. The pilot had just purchased the 1966 Mooney M20F and was getting on a check out flight with the instructor. Witnesses report the aircraft...

Does anyone know of an adaptor that would allow, say, Ipod input to the headphones? Ideally, it would have internal electronics that would ramp the audio down when ATC transmits. I know that many ANR headsets have this built in, but I have a passive set that I like well enough to continue to use.

Article reproduced in its entirety: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pilot hurt in plane crash at Thetford airport Published: Monday, December 18, 2006 THETFORD - A pilot from Post Mills was injured Sunday morning when the plane he was piloting crashed...

I'm in need of an aircraft ferrying service between Wyoming and Arizona. Anyone out there ever use a professional ferrying service? If so, what was your experience? Advice/Recommendations appreciated.

All, When touching down in a crosswind, after the mains and the nosewheel have all touched down firmly and are rolling, would it be proper procedure to apply slight forward pressure to get better steering from the nosewheel? Often, noseweel steering seems ineffective, and this seems to have...

Bea and I would like to extend to all our many friends throughout the world our best wishes through the holiday season and through the new year. All the very best from our family to you and yours. Dudley Henriques International Fighter Pilots Fellowship