Does anybody have a good way to get around on the ground to explore? Once I get to an airport, I have to walk because a bike doesn't fit in a 150 or 172! (Rollerskates are Okay but a little weird in a restaurant) I love flying to the islands of lake erie but I want some better ground travel. ...

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In May 2013 Newsletter Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans -- You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com to view our May selection of eight exciting classic aviation streaming over the Web in broadband. As always, all...

Hi all, As part of a masters degree capstone project, I'm looking for people to help by completing a brief (5 min) survey on the effectiveness of the FAA WINGS program on general aviation safety. The survey is entirely anonymous, and your answers will be used to characterize the current...

Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:23:55 -0500 Local: Thurs, Dec 23 2010 9:23 pm JF Mezei wrote: On December 23rd, Boeing announced it is now resuming flight testing on ZA004. They have updated the power distrubution *software* and will test this, along with...

'The Children of the Wind' - A History of the New Aviation 1971-1996 - Ch I, Pt 2 has been posted to rec.aviation.stories On Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:43:25 -0700, "Larry Dighera, Moderator" wrote: Currently being serially posted to rec.aviation.stories:

A student fell to his death after falling out of a plane, a Zodiac 601. Reportedly the canopy "blew off". How a front-hinged canopy blows off, and how a belted-in student falls out of an airplane are both fascinating questions for which we will likely have to wait months for an answer (if...

Hello, When they talk about 5.5 hrs ETOPS for the 787, is that figure, the full 5.5 hrs., for a 787 with one engine out ? Bob

I am returning to GA and would like to use an iPad mini. What are your experiences using the mini and what is the best kneeboard? The current plan is to rent a C172 G1000. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks.

On Saturday, April 13, 1996 4:00:00 AM UTC-3, Chris Scott wrote: I just finished the classic Ernest Gann book *Fate is the Hunter*,which was just excellent reading. What other classic piloting books have I missed?Anyone have a good list of Aviation classics?-- Chief Engineer,...

"Important note: The FAA no longer accepts The Farnsworth Lantern D15." I just happened to stumble on this. I have been planning to take the Farnsworth Lanterns test. Seems it's no longer accepted by the FAA. For AOPA members, here's the...

Flying The Channel Islands National Park Pilots based on the west coast of the United States have a restricted number of destinations west of the Pacific coastline from which to choose. Santa Catalina Island's “Airport In The Sky” http://www.catalina.com/airport.html (KAVX) is the only one of...

Fuller to step down as AOPA president and CEO President Craig Fuller has notified the Board of Trustees of his intent to step down from his position and from the board. He plans to remain in his current role until a successor is ready to assume the position. The board will conduct a national...

Ideal for flight schools. The amazing brushless electric ring motors which I mentioned before, produce 600 lbs. static thrust. http://www.flyingmag.com/news/two-place-electric-cessna-172-skyhawk -- Mark

Dear pilots, aviation professionals and enthusiasts, I have started a White House petition to reduce the size and impact of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) around sporting venues and also for Presidential VIP visits. These TFRs have cost our business dearly over the past 10 years and...

Greetings, I'm currently writing my memoirs which won't be complete without tales about Jimmy Lowe,famed Alaskan bush pilot, skydiver and jump pilot. His Cessna C-185 was always immaculate despite the hard usage he gave it, at least in my limited experience....

I have always had a First-Class medical, not because my aviation activity (PPL/IR) requires it, but mostly in case I don’t get in to see the doctor in time, so it derates to a second class instead of leaving me grounded. That happened this year for the first time, because my doctor told me she...

Hello, I was wondering what the "I####" code in the remaks section of a METAR means. Example: kbis 111650Z 36009kt 1 1/2sm r31/5500vp6000ft -sn br bkn009 ovc014 m09/m11 a2962 rmk ao2 upb11e13fzrae1554snb1554e11b13 cig 008v012 p0000 I1000 At the very end there is I1000, because there is a 1...

I'd like to develop an Android maintenance log so that I could simply use voice input to create the text. It will print to a Bluetooth/WiFi printer on adhesive sheets that can be signed and then pasted in the aircrafts logbook(s) engine, propeller, airframe as applicable. May I hear from...

I'm wonder how this would play out: a. Person designs a unique plane, one of a kind, no other ones to compare it to. b. It is a single-seater. c. It has unique control surfaces,

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