Hello, I guess de-icing is going to be a popular subject. Question, please: On commercial jet airliners like, e.g., a 767 or 757, is there any in-flight deicing system for the wing and tail surfaces, other than a leading edge pneumatic boot ? What about the "main," large upper surfaces ?

Eeyore wrote in : Government Shill #2 wrote: On Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:39:01 -0700 (PDT), " wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYuQa_UcwZA 2 approaches into Meridian MS first being an ILS approach. View segmented every 10 to 15 seconds from instrument to outside view. Second approach is a visual into KMEI on runway 4 I didn't have my patch cord with me therefore no ATC COMS in this video.

I just got this email from a retired airline pilot: From a retired NWA buddy of mine This from Brent Stratton, a friend and NWA pilot I flew the B-757 with out of our Tokyo base.........Now obviously on the A-330**

On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:21:00 -0700 (PDT), BeechSundowner wrote: Progressive Taxiing - Return from KBTR - Video with ATC COMS Return trip from Baton Rouge LA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ill93roZh3I The lack of the plane starting warranted a tow down to maintenance. Once the...

Here's an interesting article about the subject: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/26/us/26license.html

Up until the other day, when I heard "Hold for Release" it was after I had copied, read back and accepted my IFR clearance, squalk code, and had received ground control clearance to taxi to the departure runway. It rarely involved waiting more than 10 minutes before being cleared to taxi, or...

Just reading the WSJ reports on today's NTSB hearing concerning the Q400 accident in Buffalo. I am not a pilot -- I know just enough about flying to be dangerous. But I have a question for you folks who do have real knowledge of aviation. The transcript of the cockpit voice recorder says that once...

I got two, at about the same time. Two fairly graphic pics. The entire arse of the plane is gone, you can see the sea! Pax with masks on. 2nd pic, someone flyin' out the back. Text of the email goes like this... Air France The world saw the disappearance of an A330 Air France during its...

Hello Would appreciate any recommendations for a realistic PC based flight simulator that can be used to learn the principles of flying. Any experience on using a PC based flight simulator to enhance the learning experience would be welcome. Thanks Hari

Hi folks, According to Bernoulli’s principle, an increase of speed will be accompanied by a decrease in static pressure. However, Bernoulli’s law only pertains to flows without any external energy being added (or removed). That’s why I do not understand why Bernoulli can be used to explain the...

I have posted here before because I like to get answers from experts about aviation. I have been interested in the media reporting on the Air France Flight 447 crash. More to the point, I'm curious if you all think they are missing a bigger story. The Airbus planes employ something called...

Yesterday I was flying from York PA to Myrtle Beach IFR, direct to destination at the time, and the controller called me and said that I had to make a decision. The airspace ahead was "closed" so I could either be routed around it IFR, or I could cancel and climb 500 ft, and continue VFR for a...

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Subject says it all, and it may be time for any of you AOPA members to get the word out, especially if you live in Arizona. Right now, from the story, it sounds like just posturing/grandstanding, but we'll know in 10 days...

I understand that ATC radar uses an encoding altimeter and a transponder operating with Mode C to determine an aircraft's altitude. Let's forget about Mode C for a moment and switch to Mode A only or just a primary return. If an aircraft is at 18,000 ft (approx 3 nm) and 3 nm away from the...

wrote in message ... On May 12, 9:15 pm, Borked Pseudo Mailed wrote: The FAA loves to hire and promote butt pirates. If you are a pilot or controller and love to...

I know alot of you guys and gals are pilots and we need your help. The National Park Service is soliciting comments regarding this and everyone is welcome to post their comments with the NPS. The only thing required in the comment is to support the lease extension or not. To date some radical...

Just a little heads up: if like me, you rely on the WINGS program to satisfy the proficiency requirements of 14 CFR 61.56, then you might be in trouble and you most definitely want to look into it before your next flight: The old program has, I am told, been 'sunset' on December 2007. In...

I'm hoping someone that knows something about float aircraft can explain why this guy went off the road. The video: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ed6_1244954465 The only print article I found has a goofy explanation/excuse about a gust. You can see the windsock at 41 seconds in the video. ...

I just got this from a friend. I missed the whole thing, even though I live near Daytona Beach. I did hear about it later that evening, though. It sounds as if the B747 has its hands full carrying the Shuttle. ******Subject: (JSCAS ) Shuttle Carry **************************Well, it's been 48...