On 8/25/2018 1:45 PM, Larry Dighera wrote: So, if the batteries are an issue, let's improve the electric motor's power and efficiency while we're waiting for battery improvements Sorry, but there really isn't much to be gained there. Motors already can be well over 90% efficient, and they...

Hi everybody We are two Danes and two Austrians who have thought of flying around the Carribean for about a month in late winter/wpring 2004. Just from looking at the map we figure it should be possible to do some loop around the Caribbean Sea (Cuba - Haiti - Domenican Rep. - Puerto Rico -...

This weekend the Cessna Pilots Ass'n put on one of their 2-day Systems & Procedures classes at Sporty's in Batavia Ohio. This one was for 182S, 182T and T182S/T owners. About 20 owners attended, and it was well worth the trip and cost. Anyhow, one of the best tips I picked up from John Frank...

Quoted from below: “LAANC is a technological solution that helps us safely integrate drones into our airspace,” said Elwell. “It gives our air traffic controllers visibility into where and when authorized drones are flying near airports so they can have more flexibility to plan ...

What are cowl flaps for, and how are they used? The name implies that they are some sort of aerodynamic control surface, but they don't appear to have any aerodynamic effects. In simulation, they are doors on the bottom of the engine nacelles that open for some unclear purpose (I see what looks...

As many of you know, this was our 24th consecutive Airventure -- and our 8th flying in. I've seen the RIPON/FISK arrival from all angles, both from the ground and in the air, and have seen pretty much everything that could be thrown at us. Although it's always tense, due to the proximity of...

I reside about 6 miles off the departure end of MSP runway 12, so I'm used to hearing a lot of jet traffic. I've only lived here for 6 months but I quickly adjusted to the noise. It's acutally not that bad, excepting the venerable DC-9. Today, though, what looked like an F-18 flew over. Wow. I...

Simple question, when refuelling should brakes be on or off (for a light plane)? I've been told both answers with logical reasons for both. What should I do??? Cheers

Please excuse me for cross posting. There are two separate discussions going on about the Lowrance Airmap 1000. Mike, I just bought an Airmap 1000. I placed a pirep over on rec. aviation.piloting last night. I've never flown with a 195 or 196. It sounds like they are very nice, but cost more...

Does anybody know of any wind-tunnel tests for analysis of tie-down behaviour? I tried a google search without much success. Having seen the Charley pictures from Orlando Executive and Punta Gorda, I'm wondering if we are doing the right thing. The standard for tricycle gear GA planes seems to...

Over on the Cherokee Chat page people are talking about yet ANOTHER incursion into the restricted airspace around D.C. by a Spam Can driver today. Anyone got any details on this? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com

I am thinking of purchasing a hand held radio (tranceiver). Can anyone recommend one ? I am a student pilot. Please reply to this newsgroup and not via email.

I downloaded the some good books from http://www.e-publishing.af.mil thanks for the links C J C Is there an online source for "Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators"? Blue skies to all.

Day 1, All major airframe, cable and Engine inspections complete. Reported On That In Post #1 Day 2, Fixed Discrepancies on Day 1 We Did an In-depth Control System's Inspection, After Resetting Trim Indicator that was way off. Very In-Depth Fuel System Inspection, and reinstalled all inspection...

On Oct 15, 9:29*pm, Mxsmanic wrote: Is there a way to set up temporary waypoints in a Garmin 430/530 that are used only during a single flight, without having to create user waypoints? *I can't find anything in the manual that describes such a...

http://www.divingservices.net/aircraft.jpg http://www.divingservices.net/9bcess2.jpg Anyone have the story behind this? Strange that a plane designed to float, sank! The Monk

Is AF/D info available for download online? Thanks, Sydney

Original article (in French): http://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/un-avion-heurte-une-passerelle-a-orly-07-07-2010-992696.php Excerpts (translated): Passengers on a flight operated by Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus were unable to take off from Orly Wednesday afternoon. One of the wings of...

No. Straight lines on Lambert Conformal maps are not great circles. It's my understanding that the Lambert Conformal is better than any other flat surface at representing the curved surface of the earth in such a way that a straight line on the chart comes very close to being a Great...

It is my understanding (always subject to correction) that as a safety pilot you may log PIC time because you are indeed a required crew member for the operation. However, to log PIC time you also must be qualified to act as PIC of that particular aircraft. -- Jim Burns...