I saw a brief thing on the news Sunday AM about a Beechcraft that landed with landing gear issues. The images on the news showed Sheriff's cars on the taxiway with lights flashing. I was busy getting ready to run down to another airport to do some instructing so I couldn't watch it. However, I...

I see where the widow of Cory Lidel has filed a suit against Cirrus claiming defective design... Maybe she can sue his parents for having had a stupid child... \We absolutely need a 'loser pays' law in this country... denny

I was flying into Van Nuys this morning IFR when ATC told us to look 11:00 and we should be able to see the new Airbus's making its first Flight into LAX. I took a few pictures. http://kevinandrews.com/this_is_the_new_airbus_superjum.htm

I've tried to call the airport several times but no one seems to be answering the phone. Does anyone know if they still have the van/taxi that runs between the airport and the town? I was thinking of taking the kids there for the afternoon on Sunday. -Robert

At YouTube, paste search string " Citation Runway over shoot into Atlanta Bay " Look at about the 1:30 mark where the pax are deplaning into the boat. -- Dan C-172RG at BFM

This question is directed at student pilots and flight instructors. How many of you learn/teach cross country navigation using the traditional methods using paper charts, protractors, E6B and navigation logs? During my training more than 10 years ago, xc planning was a fairly elaborate process...

Anyone have any tips for an inexpensive portable GPS unit for all-around use that isn't too terribly expensive ($500) and has a bright color screen? I've been using a Garmin GPS V for the past 5 years or so, and the screen's so small I have to hold it close to my eyes when I want to see details,...

Hey Everyone! I'm a student pilot and some of my classmates were talking about this movie One Six Right. Has anyone seen it or know where I can get a look at it? Supposedly, it has some really great shots. Thanx! Jen

If I set derated thrust for take-off in my 747-400, the autothrottle pulls the throttles back just as I'm reaching the middle of my take-off roll, typically right around V1. I have to pull the A/T and advance the throttles myself or risk a crash. Can anyone explain what I'm doing wrong? I have...

What do you know: OLDER PILOTS PERFORM BETTER, STUDY FINDS Researchers studying the impact of aging on performance found that older pilots performed better over time than younger pilots, the American Academy of Neurology reported on Monday (). The results show that expert...

As I sit on the ground, on a day off, not flying due to (yet more) ice, I thought I'd share these interesting results with the group... Pilots are always surprised when I tell them that Mary and I have traveled the country extensively by light plane for 12 years, all VFR. While it's true that we...

Gold Medal Olympic Wrestler Rulon Gardner Survives Plane Crash, Swims to Safety in Cold Lake From FOX NEWS... Monday, February 26, 2007 SALT LAKE CITY ‹ Olympic wrestling champion Rulon Gardner lost a toe to frostbite after being stranded in the wilderness, impaled himself with an arrow and...

Just diagnosed with stage I breast cancer, mastectomy next week. Anticipate some degree of chemical warfare post operation. Doc says it may cause hot flashes, wife says welcome to her world. Current medical runs for another 14 months. I will be talking to the AOPA folks but was curious if...

Is it safe/advisable to board a small single- or twin-engined aircraft while the prop(s) and engine(s) are turning? I'm just wondering if this is feasible if you just have someone getting on or getting off (with the pilot being in the aircraft the whole time). On a related note, how long can you...

Two things bothering me lately: 1. Sometimes when I autostart 2 and 3 after starting 1 and 4, I get an alarm as I pull the start switch or when I pull the start button. However, there's no message on the MFD or anything, so I can't figure out what they aircraft is complaining about. I haven't...

Question for those of you that live in the So Calif area. As early a morning crossing as possible (taking account winds are low at the 'top') would seem warranted, but for crossing back to Nor Calif, when is the best time to head back over the pass for max passenger comfort, on the way back?...

I was searching for an airport I flew out of (9A7) back around the early 90's and when I found the area on Google maps it had been converted to a prison. But if you use Live Search their images are about 10 years older and you can clearly see where the airport was. This was a little mom and pop...

Two A380's will be arriving in America simultaneously Monday, March 19 to test the handling facilities at JFK (Lufthansa) and LAX (Quantas).

Thanks to all of you who responded to my original post last week of concerns about getting into GA. Just wanted to let you know that your encouragement was taken to heart and I've taken the leap. I even have two lessons under my belt already and two more scheduled for this week. It's totally...

What does it mean when a controller says "Cleared for landing full length", or "cleared for takeoff full length"? I've never heard this said until I started flying out of this airport I'm based at now which has a 11,800 ft. runway. Does it mean he wants me to land further down towards the middle...