The "DC-10 as water bomber" thread reminded me of an article I read recently, and I was able to dig it up. The following article appeared in the August 2003 issue of Boeing Frontiers, the internal Boeing company magazine: Water bombs Boeing invention could make C-17 a firefighter

Hi all, After a short local flight, I landed on 4L at HNL and forgot to hold short of 4R. After I made the right turn on taxiway Echo from 4L, the tower (sensing that I was taxiing a bit fast) tells me, in a rather calm voice, "hold short of 4R!". By that time, I had already crossed the 4R hold...

Hi all, I'm looking for a complete, exact, correct checklist which shows me when everything has to be done from pre-start to securing the aircraft. If possible a checklist for the Pilatus PC-6 Porter B2-H2 (land AND amphibian, with a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 engine, specs. No. 583, and a...

As I understand it, flying in an ADIZ (VFR) requires a "DEFENSE VFR" flight plan to be filed. Is this true with the DC ADIZ as well? What are the differences between the ADIZs off the coasts and the DC ADIZ?

Hi! Tried doing a bit of research on the web to no avail..looking for some "practical" experience. Next weekend, I'm gonna be flying into Midway (Chicago, IL)...arriving from the Northwest. I'll be VFR in an Arrow. (As much as I hate the Mayor for tearing up Meigs). My "Direct" path would take...

Yesterday at Rochester, after I called clear of runway 22, ground responded with "Hold short of Runway 25". No other taxi clearance, just that. I figured that meant I could go up to runway 25, but I've never heard them abbreviate it quite that much before. Maybe because I was flying the club's...

The Second Revised Edition of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" from AeroFile Publications still has copies available, however, we are getting close to the end of our printing run. I am sure that if we expected the kind of response we have had, we would have budgeted for...

Anyone ever make the trip in a 172? What route did you take? I'm going south but thought I'd ask for others experiences. Matt

I'm a private pilot based in Seattle, WA but I'll be home for the holidays in Columbia, MD. I am planning to do some flying from KFME (Fort Meade) and was wondering if pilots in the area can tell me about flying in the ADIZ. I'm reading APOAs stuff now (and updated my maps). Here in WA we still...

Hello All, I know that this topic has been discussed several times and that the answers are pretty common. I just want to ensure in my particular idea if I understand the facts. For my civilian employment I am a computer compliance specialist. There are occasions that I need to go to our...

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From: Syd Cohen To: Ercoupe Social List Subject: First Flight Day First Flight Day -- As we all know, December 17 will mark the 100th anniversary of the first flight of a powered, human carrying airplane, and we know that EAA will fly a replica Wright...

Hi there, I'd like to take the CPL course - somewhere in Africa/Asia, preferably in the school which offers hiring after completion. Any ideas ? Tchus.PN

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If you haven't seen this yet give it a look. It's a Spitfire practically mowing the lawn during a wheels-up flyby at the camera. WTF?! This is rated R for (wholly appropriate) use of strong language. http://alexisparkinn.com/oh_my_god.htm

Does anyone know where I can dowmload an operators manual for my Terra KMA 20 TSO Audio Panel? Any information would be appreciated. Thank You Bill Labath N2361Z

There "was" and adf in my plane before I bought it, and received the adf in a box when I bought it. The tray was still installed in the avionics stack, and I had a kr85 reveiver, KI225 head, and 42 loop antenna in the box. I put the receiver back in, and had my mechanic put the loop antenna back...

....is now online at http://alexisparkinn.com/the_iowa_city_airport.htm . With help from our airport manager, I have photographed 92 original, previously unpublished historic documents -- including the original 50-year lease with Boeing Air Transport, predecessor to United Air Lines. ...

On a commercial flight recently, I saw a fascinating optical effect. I believe I understand what I saw, but would appreciate confirmation from experienced flyers out there. We were at cruising altitude, mid-trip. The air was clear, except for a thin haze layer below us, perhaps midway between the...

I see from reading the FAA accident site, that aircraft hunting season has begun. Just this week... C210 got a deer C560 got a deer B1900 got three geese C650 got two geese One would think that sitting on the ground with a gun would be cheaper, but I guess there is more sport in using an airplane.