I'm a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident in the US with a US ASEL-IA. I'd like to get a float plane rating, but the school that most appeals to me is in Canada. They have information on their web site about getting a Canadian Limited Term Private Pilot License in order to do the...

Flying from Buffalo, NY, to Reading, PA, this afternoon, I call up Cleveland Flight Watch to report a weather pirep. "Visibility is restricted in haze to about one five miles," I include. "45 Whisky," the voice responds, "visibility is considered unrestricted if it is greater than six miles so I...

Posted a response earlier and mentioned I was going to this airport, and there was some interest in it, so I thought I'd post a very brief trip report. Took off Tuesday afternoon from Gaithersburg, MD (KGAI - Montgomery County Airpark). Destination Hot Springs, VA (KHSP - Ingall's...

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/267471_Crossfield20ww.html Famed aviator Scott Crossfield dies in plane crash P-I STAFF AND NEWS SERVICES Scott Crossfield, the University of Washington graduate who was the first man to fly at twice the speed of sound, was found dead Thursday in the wreckage...

I found this on the rec.backcountry group... The Grand Canyon Hikers and Backpackers Association (GCHBA) supports implementation of substantial restoration of natural quiet as defined by the National Park Service and interpreted by the courts. The GCHBA Board encourages you to submit your...

I saw a few kids flying kites over the weekend. It occurred to me: What if they were flying the kites real high in the vicinity of GA airports? I don't think there are any laws about kite flying off airport property.

Anybody know where I can get an online version of the pilot operating manual/handbook for the S2C. I'm taking some instruction in it and would like to familiarise myself beforehand. I've emailed Aviat and am awaiting a reply, hope to get the details before the weekend is over. Thanks.

I was impressed when I found this one. A guy named Mark Ecko penetrates Airforce 1 security, makes it to the President's plane and spray-paints it with Graffiti, wow, and was not busted. He could have easily attached anything he wanted to. In this case it was only black Spray-paint. You got to see...

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/april_tornado_damage.htm I finally got 'round to uploading these pix to our website. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any aerial shots until after most of the storm debris had been picked up -- so the aerial photos are mostly "blue tarps on the roofs" pictures. But...

Young dripping blood Instructor wanted - the more ratings the better. Minimum CFI- Single, A possibilty exists at a local Airport (State Capital) -- Local small FBO seeks full time instructor. Own plane a real plus. I am acting as a go between and I will forward all interested, qualified apps...

Just a curiosity question, but just heard a radio commercial for some helicopter pilot school that will take you all the way to your commercial license in 18 months, all costs defered until graduation "because of the extreme shortage of helicopter pilots." No, I'm not considering the program. So,...

I'd like to start better using my 396 and am looking for suggestions. I'm using the internet to keep the database up to date. I'd like to load STAR's, routes, etc. using a pc program. Is there a program for doing this? I have the auto option with the Mapsource program - is that what...

What has anyone actually experienced in making the change from a third class medical to the Sport Pilots "driver" license? My insurance company has said "no problem unless the policy specifically states a third class medical is needed" (it doesn't). Thanks, Dick

OK, I've never seen this before. Take a look at the synoptic chart I've saved at http://www.alioth.net/tmp/fronts.gif There is a cold front, just south west of Ireland. The 'sharks teeth' are outlines, rather than filled in. The other week I saw a warm front drawn like this. What's the difference...

("Martin Hotze" wrote) sorry for this ON-TOPIC *gasp* post *g*: pulled off the Avweb newsletter: I wonder if 25,000-ft is for quicker certification and they'll end up applying for higher certification at a later date? Cirrus did that with their composite airframe life numbers. Still...

From the AOPA intro to the Weather Wise Course: "Most pilots don't realize that low ceilings and restricted visibilites are aviation's most deadly killers. With a little knowledge..." LOL. But the course was fun to take. I liked the audio of the guy with the Texas drawl who had to land on a...

per MSNBC Wreckage found. Roger, GA Body inside wreckage, unidentified at this time. Jim

Friday or Saturday are more convenient, even then I weather dependent. Now if Iowa City had an ILS... :-))

So I was at our airport commission meeting tonight when the tornado sirens went off. We had noticed the skies becoming black, but were all too wrapped up in talk of paving taxiways to pay much heed. The meeting abruptly adjourned with the sirens, and everyone tried to find the long-rumored...

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