I am trying to pick a day to visit Oshkosh. My plan is to fly up in the morning and return that evening. I've been to Oshkosh many times but never flown in. I have read the NOTAMs and understand the arrival procedures, but need some help with logistics questions. I understand the field is...

A friend of mine is curious: 1. If a runway is closed by NOTAM at a non-towered airport, does that mean that the adjacent *taxiway* can't be used to legally take-off and land? (I know the insurance company would have an opinion about this, also, but let's ignore that aspect for the moment.) 2....

I passed my IA checkride on April 17th, and still haven't received my newfangled plastic certificate. The FAA airmen database lists the rating, so I know they're aware of it. The DE gave me a temporary certificate which expires in less than a month, what should I do assuming it doesn't come soon?...

At 6 PM last Tuesday, Mary and I found ourselves with four unique attributes: 1. Both kids were away at camp -- for a week (that's 168 hours -- but who's counting?) 2. We didn't have to work for the next 2.5 days. 3. The gas tanks were full. 4. The weather was good throughout the Midwest. We...

I've only sold two items on Ebay (I've bought a lot, though), so I'm really surprised (and saddened) to report that I've run into an avionics buyer who simply won't pay for the item he won. I listed our old Narco AT 50 transponder (which, BTW, we replaced with a Garmin GTX-327 -- a truly great...

A pilot crashed on a NH mountain in fog yesterday. He survived, but his 17-year-old son did not. Rescuers were able to find him in part because he was blowing a whistle. I just added one to my flight bag. (http://makeashorterlink.com/?J3AA12BB8) --Gary

Hi all: I have a question about cost splitting for a flight by me, with only a private certificate (in a rented plane). It's fairly well known at work that I do have my certificate and I'll go up on sightseeing flights with my friends if they're interested (always looking for an excuse to go to a...

i know Im new to this pilot thing but these politicians are out of control. Do they have to investigate everything?? I mean I have heard of finding a job for your buddy but these commissions on every damn thing that happens is getting out of control... I thought for sure WE hired them to do this...

I just now learned that then-Major Charles Sweeney, the pilot of Bockscar on the Nagasaki mission, died in Boston last Thursday at the age of 84. According to an obituary this morning in the Aero-News email newsletter: A staunch defender of the atomic missions, Sweeney told Quincy (MA) Patriot...

Unlike in medical malpractice, most aviation lawsuits are wrongful death actions involving dead pilots. And guess who sues when a pilot dies: THE FAMILIES of dead pilots, blaming the manufacturer for their beloved's death. So if we want aviation economics to improve, we must prohibit our...

Well today I'm relaxing watching an old episode of Dragnet, and this episode involves a drug smuggler who crashes his plane. So here's Gannon and Friday standing beside it and I notice an N number. To me the plane looks likes a Piper colt ( rounded rudder ) but in another scene Sgt Friday says...

Sure -- the ONE time in my life I want to fly to Superior, WI, in the middle of absolutely no where Wisconsin, to visit the Bong Museum (BOTH kids are at camp -- heh, heh) -- and the President of the United States chooses TODAY to visit Duluth, MN. Right across the bridge from Superior... It's a...

Students have joined with alumni and the industry to rebuild the San Jose State Aviation program. Please check out what they have done, and where they are going. www.SaveSJSUAviation.com Thanks

En route to OSH next week? Mark it on your calendar: All pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join Mary and me for free food, pop, beer, and live music -- all served at poolside -- on Sunday, July 25th, from noon until whenever! Last year we had folks drop in from all the country, on...

I took of from Reading, PA this morning from RW 31 with an on-course heading of 105. As I was cleared for takeoff, I was told "Cleared for takeoff, proceed on course". In the past, they've also added "Right turn approved". This time they didn't. I was concerned that I hadn't been cleared for...

I'm in the middle of planning my SAN (CRQ actually) to OSH flight. Day one looks like I'd like to stop some where near ABQ. Maybe just a bit (100 miles) to the north or east of there. Any cool GA airports near ABQ? I'll need fuel and a hotel for the night. Paul

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Just getting with a few in the group and was wondering where everyone was from? Im down here in San Diego learning out of Montgomery..

In the July 2004 issue of Sport Aviation, there was an article published on the installation of ELTs. I have taken issue with the article with Tom Poberezny and Scott Spangler, and before I go off half-cocked (how unusual for me) I'd like some confirmation from this group. Understand that I may...