When some particular people were giving me so much grief about out parasol, I hope I was never this big of a jerk... Richard

Yesterday was a great day for knocking out approaches. Had stopped in flight school to socialize before flying and CFI was bored to tears since he had to cancel VFR students, so he came along for the ride. Launched into 1000 foot ceilings and ceilings at Hawkins Jackson KHKS was 1200 foot. KJAN...

I have a question about some of the legalities of what I am in the process of doing. If anyone can point me in the right direction I welcome and appreciate all opinions and advice. I am in the process of purchasing a Cessna 210. I have 3 signed 1 year lease agreements with pilots in my area. I...

Yesterday's flight to Natchez MS KHEZ. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAREmeeboYU While enroute, I filed a PIREP with FSS. Video includes screenhots on how that PIREP shows up at http://adds.aviationweather.gov/ I filed a PIREP on my return trip which included a turbulence report of light chop...

It won't help on your 2008 tax return, but this article on aviation taxes talks about some new tax benefits available if you purchase an aircraft in 2009. http://pilotadvice.com/news/aviation-tax-ideas-2009 Does anyone have tax tips that might help aircraft owners in 2008???

Been 8 years since I did short field or soft field takeoffs so figured to see if I could even do these.type of takeoffs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMJfFeKYZCM 7:30 minute video in which you will endure 10 takeoffs of which 1 soft field take off and 2 short field takeoffs, Eight landings...

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I'd like to introduce a free web service I've developed for people interested in sharing various forms of property. If you share a house, cabin, RV, boat, plane, parcel of property (or anything else) between family, friends, or other individuals, ParcelPie let's you manage the schedule! Suppose...

I like the visibility of the flashing landing light...they really get your attention. The Pulsar unit sold by Spruce for about $320 (single light, mosfet, variable speed) is the only one I've seen advertised. They say 30 minute install for an under panel mount. They also say you simply need...

Flight last Friday to KTUP. GPS 18 approach with procedure turn conducted in actual conditions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZLvqE0ypjI Video best viewed full screen. Video really shows the need for an IA rating if you want to go anywhere as you will see my departure weather and destination...

WHO: The Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society WHAT: is raising funds for a second hangar for the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum to protect and display the remaining aircraft that are currently located outdoors. This hangar will also be used to expand historical aviation displays for viewing by the...

I was at the local Altell cellphone shop the other day, and they were showing me a new USB doodad that you can plug into your laptop computer and use the internet anywhere they have signal coverage (most of the nation from the chart they showed me) at DSL speeds. It's aimed at people who are on...

Progress Report: I have had this unit for about 2 years, replacing a Garmin portable that I had for about 12 years. The Lowrance was cheaper. The unit developed a problem in the first 3-4 months, I called Lowrance, (tolerable wait on the phone) confirmed the problem and shipped it back to...

Windy today so figured it would be a good day for "slow flight" 20 knots on the surface so I was curious what it was above my head. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kyjc7y1aAI For safety reasons, I did not go to stall speed on the airspeed indicator since my hand was not on the throttle for...

Hello, I own a 65 m20e with a io360. Recently been experiencing noise on com1 and have read about low voltage being a problem with nav/com's. I have a king ki 165 for both com1 and com2. I've tried to diagnose the problem and it appers that my alternator isn't charging the batter correctly nor...

Under VMC conditions figure to knock out some approaches. As you can see from the ATC transmissions, it really does pay to make a face to face visit to your local controllers. It really does make it much more "personal" over the radio putting a face to a...

Hi, Could anyone give me a brief overview of the benefits of buying a certified engine over a non-certified engine? Why do manufacturers sell both? Price difference? Does the owner have to get the engine certified after purchasing? Thank you for your help

Just testing if my newsgroup provider is still allowing an upload... -- Best Regards, Mike. http://flickr.com/photos/mikenoel/ http://photoshow.comcast.net/mikenoel

I was determined to touch a cloud today. Been quite some time and I need to maintain my proficiency even if I couldn't do an approach in actual conditions at least I did poke my head inside a cloud. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sVHjlwz7us Flight was a pop up IFR where I requested a block...

Any news about what's going on with the Archer? I thought we would have heard about the winner by now. -- Best Regards, Mike. http://flickr.com/photos/mikenoel/ http://photoshow.comcast.net/mikenoel